Over 30,000 take part in ILD; Fill a Bookshelf campaign raises over $51,000 Archive
Friday, 7 September 2018
Over 30,000 students, libraries and other organisations have taken part in the Great Book Swap campaign for Indigenous Literacy Day (ILD), held this year on 5 September. The Indigenous Literacy...
Vietnamese publisher recalls book with disputed Chinese map Archive
Friday, 7 September 2018
In Vietnam, Hanoi-based publisher the Gioi (World) Publishing House and its partner Dinh Ti Books Company have recalled an educational book, after readers spotted the controversial Chinese 'nine-dash line' on...
Subbed In 2018 Chapbook Prize finalists announced Archive
Friday, 7 September 2018
The finalists for the 2018 Subbed In Chapbook Prize have been announced. The 14 manuscripts selected as finalists are: ‘Plunge the Mirkwood’ (Sumudu Samarawickrama) ‘Unicorns with Unibrows’ (Brianna Bullen) ‘Friends...
Australian Centre Literary Awards 2018 winners announced Archive
Friday, 7 September 2018
The winners of the University of Melbourne’s Australian Centre Literary Awards have been announced. Wesley Michel Wright Prize ($4000) On the Outskirts (John Kinsella, UQP) Commended: Towards Light & Other...
Copyright Agency awards Create grants to five writers Archive
Friday, 7 September 2018
Five writers and one visual artist have received Create grants, worth a total of $105,000, from the Copyright Agency. The grants went to the following writers: Peggy Frew ($20,000) Jennifer Mills...
RMIT students to host 2018 Odyssey Literary Festival on genre Archive
Thursday, 6 September 2018
Students from RMIT University’s Professional Writing and Editing program will host the Odyssey Literary Festival in Melbourne on 13 September. This year’s festival, which is held at RMIT's Kaleide Theatre,...
National Translation Award 2018 shortlists announced Archive
Thursday, 6 September 2018
The American Literary Translators Association (ALTA) has announced the shortlists for the National Translation Awards for poetry and prose. The shortlisted titles in each category are: Poetry Directions for Use (Ana...
New short story prize launched for adults writing for children Archive
Thursday, 6 September 2018
Australian children’s literature electronic magazine Buzz Words has launched a new short story prize for adults writing for children. The Buzz Words Short Story Prize ‘celebrates excellence in short story writing...
CHASS Australia Book Prize 2018 longlist announced Archive
Thursday, 6 September 2018
The Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) has announced the longlist for the 2018 Australia Book Prize. The prize, worth $3500, is part of the CHASS Australia...
Entries open for SLV’s Foundry658 program Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Applications are open for business development program Foundry658, which is run by the State Library of Victoria (SLV) and partners. The program aims to help creative entrepreneurs and organisations develop...
Change for Sydney University Press Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Publisher: Sydney University Press Old distributor: self-distributed New distributor: NewSouth Books Changeover date: 1 September 2018 Returns: previously firm sale only Contact URL: www.newsouthbooks.com.au
Shaun Tan’s ‘Tales From the Inner City’ Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
'These are metaphorical stories that will seep into your dreams and make you wake up longing to escape from the inner city, to be among the animals, only to remember...
Devonport library reopens as part of $48m paranaple centre Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Tasmania's new Devonport Library has reopened as part of the $48 million multi-purpose building known as the paranaple centre, reports the Advocate. Jane Forward at Devonport Library said that the new...
NZ to host 2020 World Library and Information Congress Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
The International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) has announced that Auckland will host the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in August 2020. Around 3000 library professionals will attend the...
PRH US changes library ebook lending terms Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
In North America, Penguin Random House (PRH) has announced a change in its library ebook lending model, beginning 1 October 2018, reports Publishers Weekly. The change of model, from a...
RiP Peter Corris Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Sydney crime author Peter Corris has died, aged 76. Corris was the author of almost 90 books, including more than 40 in the Cliff Hardy series of crime novels. His...
Entries open for 2018 Deborah Cass Prize for Writing Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Submissions for the 2018 Deborah Cass Prize are now open, and will close on 2 October. The annual prize is open to emerging writers from migrant backgrounds. The winner receives $3000...
Entries open for 2018 Penguin Literary Prize Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Submissions are now open for the 2018 Penguin Literary Prize, which aims to find and develop new Australian authors of literary fiction and nonfiction. The prize winner receives $20,000, and...
Rights deals up at 2018 Beijing International Book Fair Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
The Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) has reported a 7.9% increase in rights deals at this year’s fair compared with deals made at the 2017 fair. Organisers say that a...
For sale: Boomerang Books Online Business Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Well-known online bookstore with $1m+ revenue for sale. Modern, fully-integrated, automated website platform with over 5 million titles. Established consumer and school clientele. Low risk acquisition for an established book...
Writers Vic to launch digital writers-in-residence program for carers in 2019 Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Writers Victoria will launch a new digital writers-in-residence program for carers in 2019, after it received an arts grant from the City of Melbourne in its recent funding round. The...
NewSouth to distribute Sydney University Press titles Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Sydney University Press is pleased to announce that from 1 September, our titles will be distributed in Australia and New Zealand by NewSouth Books. Please direct orders to TL Distribution....
Muswell Press joins Bloomsbury with ‘A Beer in the Loire’ Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Muswell Press is a proudly independent publisher with 50 years’ experience at the helm. Bloomsbury are thrilled to be launching their list in ANZ with the funny and endearing expat...
Editors NSW: Word Styles workshop Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Editors NSW is running a workshop on Word Styles, a feature for defining the levels and elements of a manuscript, presented by trainer Denise Tsagaris. The workshop will give attendees the...
Change for Brolga Publishing Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Publisher: Brolga Publishing ISBN prefix: 9781922036 and 9781922175 and 97819215 Old distributor: Dennis Jones & Associates New distributor: Woodslane Changeover date: 1 September 2018 Returns not accepted Contact URL: www.woodslane.com.au
Change for ETT Imprint Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Publisher: ETT Imprint ISBN prefix: 9781875892; 9781925416 and 978192570 Old distributor: Dennis Jones & Associates New distributor: Woodslane Changeover date: 1 September 2018 Returns not accepted Contact URL: www.woodslane.com.au
Change for Collective Wisdom Publications Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Publisher: Collective Wisdom Publications ISBN prefix: 97809872770 and 97809803895 Old distributor: Dennis Jones & Associates New distributor: Woodslane Changeover date: 1 September 2018 Returns not accepted Contact URL: www.woodslane.com.au
Change for Tax & Super Australia Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Publisher: Tax & Super Australia ISBN prefix: 97809942275 Old distributor: Dennis Jones & Associates New distributor: Woodslane Changeover date: 1 September 2018 Returns not accepted Contact URL: www.woodslane.com.au
Change for Michael Hanrahan Publishing Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Publisher: Michael Hanrahan Publishing ISBN prefix: 97809954083 Old distributor: Dennis Jones & Associates New distributor: Woodslane Changeover date: 1 September 2018 Returns not accepted Contact URL: www.woodslane.com.au
Change for RedSok Publishing Archive
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Publisher: RedSok Publishing ISBN prefix: 97809870766 and 97809803999 Old distributor: Dennis Jones & Associates New distributor: Woodslane Changeover date: 1 September 2018 Returns not accepted Contact URL: www.woodslane.com.au
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