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NEA Literary Grants Terminated, Staff Depart as Trump Proposes Eliminating the Agency
At least 38 publishers and a number of literary organizations received letters from the National Endowment for the Arts saying their grants were withdrawn or terminated, while four literary arts staffers at the NEA said their last day will be on May 30.
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How ‘Kill Your Darlings’ by Peter Swanson Got Made
An inside look at the publication process for the bestselling author’s latest novel.
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Authors Equity Bets on German New Adult Romance Imprint
The hybrid publishing startup has partnered with German new adult romance imprint LYX Books to bring a number of bestselling LYX series to North American readers on an expedited schedule, starting this fall.
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Small Ships in Big Waters: How Indie Publishers Navigate the World
Europa Editions and New Directions from the U.S., as well as publishers from Brazil and Uruguay, discussed the advantages and opportunities of working free from corporate demands at a day-long seminar hosted by Princeton University Press earlier this month.
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The Young Publishers Association Is Nurturing the Industry’s Next Generation
The volunteer-run nonprofit, launched in 2024 by Noah Perkins, is providing publishing newcomers with opportunities for connection and mentorship.
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How ‘Heartwood’ by Amity Gaige Got Made
An inside look at the publication process for the author’s latest novel.
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Literary Advocates Condemn Florida Book Banning Bill
A coalition of organizations—including the Authors Guild, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and EveryLibrary—has formally opposed Florida House Bill 1539, which would require school districts to remove any book deemed “harmful to minors” within five days of a challenge.
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Iowa Looks to Appeal Injunction Blocking Book Banning Law
Following a decision in late March that reinstated a preliminary injunction against an Iowa law that puts restrictions on what books can be carried by libraries, attorneys for the state are seeking a new appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
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U.K. Study Finds ‘Growing Reading Crisis’
A new report by the Reading Agency, a London-based literacy nonprofit, found that 46% of U.K. adults say they struggle to focus on reading due to distractions around them. Meanwhile, 43% of respondents ages 16-34 say they struggle to finish books they’ve started reading.
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Layoffs Hit Edelweiss
Above the Treeline, the developer of the digital platform Edelweiss, laid off 15% of its Edelweiss workforce last week. The move comes six months after Above the Treeline's acquisition by Montreal-based software company Valsoft Corporation.
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