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David Walliams, Dame Jacqueline Wilson and David Baddiel are among the writers who have thrown their weight behind a campaign to save libraries in Essex ahead of a large demonstration this weekend.

Kay Featherstone and Kate Allinson’s Pinch of Nom (Bluebird) has once again tipped the scales in the UK Official Top 50 number one spot, for an eighth week in total.

Simon & Schuster has snapped up two books by Kathy Reichs, in a deal marking the first time the author's novels will be published globally by one publisher. 

An official publications curator in collections and research at the National Library of Scotland has been named the country’s Library and Information Professional of the Year.

The Booksellers Association and Egmont have chosen the eight independent bookshops, including Rogan’s Books and Button and Bear, that will take part in its Eager Readers Project for reluctant readers.

Atlantic Books has acquired the official account of Twitter sensation 'Led By Donkeys', who exposed the hypocrisies of Brexit by publishing political leaders' tweets on advertising billboards around the country. 

Marketing for World Book Day boosted titles we find on April's China bestseller lists. And Albert Camus' 1942 'L'Étranger' charts for the first time. The post China Bestsellers for April: World Book Day Promos, Liu Cixin, and Camus appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

In their 31st year, the Lammys were sponsored by the Big Five publishers, independent houses, booksellers, and other retailers. The post Lambda Literary 2019 Awards Issued in 24 Categories in LGBTQ+ Content appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Currently, Nielsen Book tracks books sales data in one African country, but Andre Breedt says there are plans to expand sales tracking across the continent. The post Quantifying Markets: Nielsen’s Andre Breedt on Industry Research in Africa appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

As the 10th Watty Awards open for submissions today (June 4), winners have chances to be paid, published, and developed for screens. The post The International Watty Awards at 10 Include a Wattpad Books Contract appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.