by Sue Carter

Happy 75! The year of the Atwood

Margaret Atwood may have turned 75 today, but her productivity and energy this year (as usual) was incomparable. Here are just a few highlights from Atwood’s 2014: Releases Stone Mattress (McClelland & Stewart), her 55th ... Read More »

November 18, 2014 | Filed under: Authors

Eloise gets hipster makeover, U.K. education secretary condemns arts studies, and more

By Sue Carter

Eloise gets a Brooklyn hipster makeover, complete with a "manny" and an Etsy shop U.K. education secretary says arts subjects "will hold [students] back for the rest of their lives" Fiancée of U.S. Ebola victim ... Read More »

November 14, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

“Despair and excitement” in Royal Society of Canada’s library and archives report

By Sue Carter

Today, the Royal Society of Canada released its report on Canada's "libraries, archives, and public memory." Prepared by a panel of 11 Canadian and international experts, the report collects online submissions and interviews from across ... Read More »

November 13, 2014 | Filed under: Libraries

Amazon and Hachette announce settlement

By Sue Carter

Just in time for holiday-shopping season, Amazon and Hachette Book Group have announced that the two companies have signed a new multi-year contract that will allow Hachette to set prices on its ebooks, essentially bringing ... Read More »

November 13, 2014 | Filed under: Book news

A is for Austen: Penguin’s Drop Caps series

By Sue Carter

Typography nuts should check out Penguin Drop Caps, a 26-volume hardcover series of classic literature featuring covers by type designer Jessica Hische, in collaboration with Penguin art director Paul Buckley. Hische is a sought-after designer ... Read More »

November 13, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture

Spotlight: David Alexander’s graphic novels draw on Cree mythology

By Sue Carter

As a kid, David Alexander Robertson felt detached from his Swampy Cree heritage. But as the Winnipeg writer-educator grew older, he felt more of a need to connect with his culture. Hoping to instill the ... Read More »

November 11, 2014 | Filed under: Authors

Distribution change: Capstone

By Sue Carter

Effective immediately, Capstone’s school and library accounts will be distributed through EduCan Media ... Read More »

November 11, 2014

Sean Michaels wins $100,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize for Us Conductors

By Sue Carter

Debut novelist Sean Michaels has won this year’s Scotiabank Giller Prize for Us Conductors (Random House Canada). The award was presented Monday night at a gala at Toronto's Ritz-Carlton hotel. Michaels received $100,000, the largest ... Read More »

November 11, 2014 | Filed under: Authors, Awards

Lynn Henry named Knopf Canada publishing director, among executive changes

By Sue Carter

This morning, Penguin Random House Canada announced a restructuring of its executive team, effective immediately. Here is a summary of the changes: Doubleday Canada publishing director Lynn Henry has been named Knopf Canada publishing director, ... Read More »

November 10, 2014

Penguin Random House Canada forms children’s literature board

By Sue Carter

Penguin Random House Canada has created a children's literature board that will oversee the direction of its Puffin Canada, Razorbill, Tundra and Doubleday Canada Young Readers imprints. Penguin Canada president and publisher Nicole Winstanley will ... Read More »

November 10, 2014

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Happy 75! The year of the Atwood

Eloise gets hipster makeover, U.K. education secretary condemns arts studies, and more

“Despair and excitement” in Royal Society of Canada’s library and archives report

Amazon and Hachette announce settlement

A is for Austen: Penguin’s Drop Caps series

Spotlight: David Alexander’s graphic novels draw on Cree mythology

Distribution change: Capstone

Sean Michaels wins $100,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize for Us Conductors

Lynn Henry named Knopf Canada publishing director, among executive changes

Penguin Random House Canada forms children’s literature board

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