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Publishers sue state of Idaho over library book bans
A group of major publishers in the US are suing the state of Idaho over a book-banning law. HB 710, enacted last July, forbids anyone under the age of 18 from accessing books deemed "harmful to minors", including those depicting "sexual conduct", in school or public libraries.
Giller prize drops sponsor after protests over Israel arms link
The Giller prize, a prestigious Canadian literary award, has cut ties with a controversial sponsor after more than a year of pushback from the literary community.
Authors Guild rolls out 'Human Authored' certification program
The Authors Guild has launched a certification system, "Human Authored," intended to provide authors and publishers with a way to distinguish their work in an "increasingly AI-saturated market." The system will provide an official mark on books registered by its author or publisher through a public database, indicating whether the text of a book was […]
Future of libraries, arts agencies unclear amid federal funding freeze
While President Donald J. Trump's executive order to freeze all federal loans, grants, and other financial assistance has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge, libraries, arts agencies, and others are still scrambling for clarity amid potentially devastating cuts.
With L.A. fires subsiding, the book industry sustains action
As Los Angeles first responders brought wildfires under control last week, those in literary circles persevered in delivering mutual aid and contributing to fundraisers.
Stage adaptation of Coraline cancelled after allegations against Neil Gaiman
A stage version of Neil Gaiman's Coraline has been cancelled after allegations of sexual misconduct against the author. The musical was to have been staged at Leeds Playhouse from 11 April to 11 May before touring to Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester.
Industry orgs decry new DOE guidance dismissing 'book ban hoax'
The Department of Education has moved quickly to reverse course in its efforts to stem the tide of what it now describes as "so-called" school book bans. In a Friday announcement, the DOE said it was eliminating the position of book ban coordinator at the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and dismissing 11 outstanding civil […]
Demand soars for book by Bishop who confronted Trump
Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, who called on President Donald Trump at a televised national prayer service on January 22 to show mercy to immigrants and LGBTQ+ persons, is now seeing her 2023 book, How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, rushed into a second printing.
The 2025 National Book Critics Circle finalists
The National Book Critics Circle has announced the finalists and special award winners for this year's awards cycle, its 50th, honoring books published in 2024. A total of 31 publishers are represented across 42 finalists. Winners of the eight competitive categories will be named on March 20, 2025, at the New School in New York […]
TikTok uncertainty prompts the book business to envision an even better future
On January 20, hours after President Donald J. Trump was inaugurated, thousands of readers lined up for one of the 1,100 midnight release parties held across the country for Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. The book, which is the third in the TikTok-beloved Empyrean series, received a 2.5 million copy first print run, with one […]