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How prison book clubs are helping inmates, donations to Ferguson library peak after riots, and more

"It’s better than drugs. It's better than banging your head on the wall. It’s safe and builds something, knowledge, empathy": how Toronto's Book Clubs for Inmates is making a difference Ferguson Municipal Public Library receives ... Read More »

November 26, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

British librarians protest copyright law, travel books in the age of Yelp, and more

By Julie Baldassi

U.K. Librarians are filling display cases with letters of protest against copyright laws Lonely Planet's new approach to publishing is evident in The World, “a coffee table book in adventurer's clothing” "I had no idea that a writer ... Read More »

November 25, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Long-lost Kerouac letter to be auctioned, the struggle of the anti-heroine, and more

By Becky Robertson

Letter that inspired Kerouac's On The Road re-discovered, to be sold at auction The struggle of the anti-heroine and why female characters don't have to be likable The Philippines cracks down on book piracy to ... Read More »

November 24, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Winnie the Pooh’s dubious sexuality, Barbie to become engineer without Brian’s help, and more

By Sue Carter

Winnie the Pooh dismissed as face of Polish playground because of “dubious sexuality” Popularity of Arabic YA fiction has publishers navigating cultural taboos Florida student saved from gunshot by books in his knapsack Daniel Handler ... Read More »

November 21, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Ursula K Le Guin honoured at the National Book Awards, Art Metropole celebrates 40 years, and more

By Julie Baldassi

Renowned science-fiction and fantasy author Ursula K Le Guin honoured with National Book Awards' Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters Toronto art-book hub Art Metropole turns 40 Study finds that middle-grade students read 10 times ... Read More »

November 20, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

How to time book promo on social media, 75 reasons to love Atwood, and more

By Becky Robertson

Infographic: timing online book promotion for optimal effect Bookriot's 75 reasons to love Margaret Atwood Penguin's re-launch of Pelican Books imprint to focus on digital Italian artist Matteo Pericoli renders views from renowned writers' windows ... Read More »

November 19, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Book of Negroes miniseries debuts, the changing social role of poetry, and more

By Julie Baldassi

CBC Television's miniseries adaptation of Lawrence Hill's Book of Negroes debuts Tuesday night The New York Times on the function of poetry, past and present Leslie Feinberg, author and trans activist, dies at 65 Christopher Nolan writes comic to ... Read More »

November 18, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

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

Wab Kinew to host Q, Hamilton Literary Awards finalists revealed, and more

By Julie Baldassi

Wab Kinew to host CBC Radio's Q in December Hamilton Arts Council reveals finalists for the 21st Hamilton Literary Awards "The model convinces writers that it’s their chance to be discovered, or that page views and fans and ... Read More »

November 13, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Isabel Allende to receive U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, AGO to host Art Spiegelman exhibit, and more

By Becky Robertson

Author Isabel Allende and journalist Tom Brokaw to be awarded U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom Art Gallery of Ontario to exhibit Art Spiegelman comics Hachette Book Group's New York City headquarters sparks discussion about open-plan ... Read More »

November 12, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

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How prison book clubs are helping inmates, donations to Ferguson library peak after riots, and more

British librarians protest copyright law, travel books in the age of Yelp, and more

Long-lost Kerouac letter to be auctioned, the struggle of the anti-heroine, and more

Winnie the Pooh’s dubious sexuality, Barbie to become engineer without Brian’s help, and more

Ursula K Le Guin honoured at the National Book Awards, Art Metropole celebrates 40 years, and more

How to time book promo on social media, 75 reasons to love Atwood, and more

Book of Negroes miniseries debuts, the changing social role of poetry, and more

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

Wab Kinew to host Q, Hamilton Literary Awards finalists revealed, and more

Isabel Allende to receive U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, AGO to host Art Spiegelman exhibit, and more

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