by Sue Carter

Ron Schoeffel, 77: University of Toronto Press editor, scholar

Ron Schoeffel, a long-time editor at University of Toronto Press, died on July 4 of a heart attack. After receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, Schoeffel joined UTP's editorial department in 1963. In 1968, he ... Read More »

July 10, 2013 | Filed under: People

Toronto Public Library adds Kobo to retail partners

By Sue Carter

The Toronto Public Library has expanded its retail affiliate program to include digital titles from Kobo. Patrons can now purchase ebooks directly from Kobo through linked pages on torontopubliclibrary.ca. For each ebook purchased, TPL receives ... Read More »

July 9, 2013 | Filed under: Libraries

Barnes & Noble CEO resigns, Amazon kicks off comics imprint with George R.R. Martin story, and more

By Sue Carter

Barnes & Noble CEO William Lynch resigns Amazon launches comics imprint with George R.R. Martin adaptation Kobo appoints former LG Electronics executive as its first chief marketing officer Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything listed ... Read More »

July 9, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Jan Wong ordered to repay Globe & Mail severance

By Sue Carter

Former Globe & Mail journalist Jan Wong has been ordered by an arbitrator to repay an undisclosed severance for violating a confidentiality agreement signed when she left the newspaper in 2008. The Globe began its ... Read More »

July 8, 2013 | Filed under: Authors

Terry Fallis signs two-book deal with M&S’s Douglas Gibson Books

By Sue Carter

Terry Fallis fans won't have to wait much longer to get their fix. The Canada Reads winner has signed a two-book deal with McClelland & Stewart's Douglas Gibson Books imprint, with the first title, No Relation, ... Read More »

July 5, 2013 | Filed under: Deals

HarperCollins halts crowdfunding for Wild Things sequel, shifting power in U.K. publishing, and more

By Sue Carter

HarperCollins files notice with Kickstarter over unauthorized Where the Wild Things Are sequel Shifting "masculinization" of the U.K. publishing industry has insiders concerned Is Amazon cutting back discounts on small press and scholarly titles? Ten ... Read More »

July 5, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Barbara Reid appointed to the Order of Canada

By Sue Carter

Children's book author and illustrator Barbara Reid has been appointed a member of the Order of Canada, which "recognizes a lifetime of distinguished service in or to a particular community, group or field of activity." ... Read More »

July 3, 2013 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

Photos: Kathy Kacer’s Sardinian school visits

By Sue Carter

Toronto author Kathy Kacer is best known for writing children's historical fiction and non-fiction focused on the Holocaust. In October, Kacer co-edited We Are Their Voice: Young People Respond to the Holocaust (Second Story Press), ... Read More »

July 2, 2013 | Filed under: Book culture, Children's publishing

CEO shakeup at HarperCollins U.K., Google Book Project considered fair use, and more

By Sue Carter

HarperCollins U.K. CEO and publisher Victoria Barnsley quits; Pottermore.com CEO Charlie Redmayne takes over U.S. appeals court deems Google Book Project is "fair use" The Chicago Sun-Times drops books pages Ballantine Books cancels Paula Deen ... Read More »

July 2, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

C.E. Gatchalian wins Dayne Ogilive Prize

By Sue Carter

Vancouver playwright C.E. Gatchalian has won this year's Dayne Ogilive Prize for LGBT Emerging Writers. Presented by The Writers' Union of Canada, the $4,000 prize is given annually to an emerging gay, lesbian, bisexual, or ... Read More »

June 27, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

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Ron Schoeffel, 77: University of Toronto Press editor, scholar

Toronto Public Library adds Kobo to retail partners

Barnes & Noble CEO resigns, Amazon kicks off comics imprint with George R.R. Martin story, and more

Jan Wong ordered to repay Globe & Mail severance

Terry Fallis signs two-book deal with M&S’s Douglas Gibson Books

HarperCollins halts crowdfunding for Wild Things sequel, shifting power in U.K. publishing, and more

Barbara Reid appointed to the Order of Canada

Photos: Kathy Kacer’s Sardinian school visits

CEO shakeup at HarperCollins U.K., Google Book Project considered fair use, and more

C.E. Gatchalian wins Dayne Ogilive Prize

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