Two Big Five US publishing houses independently announce new directorial appointments focused on workplace diversity and inclusion.
Aspen Institute: ‘Changing the Narrative’ on Diversity in Publishing
In a straightforward discussion, even the concept of inclusivity was called out for assumptions about diversity.
Rights Roundup Preview: Finnish Debut Sells English Rights
Set in Lapland during Finland’s postwar recovery, Petra Rautiainen’s ‘Land of Snow and Ashes’ is getting quick rights-sale traction.
‘Race and Power’: The UK’s Cambridge University Press Opens Free Access
Hoping to ‘not just voice outrage,’ but also to ‘provide research and data,’ the oldest publisher offers expert writings in ‘Race and Power.’
Political Releases, Led by Brian Stelter’s ‘Hoax,’ Drive US Nonfiction Book Sales
The publication of Brian Stelter’s examination of Donald Trump and Fox News opens a new season of election-season titles.
Aspen Institute Looks at a Publishing Industry Challenged to Embrace Diversity
Aspen asks, ‘Why is the world of publishing so reluctant to offer Black writers the same major book deals typically offered to white writers?’
Trump Tell-All Breaks S&S Record; PRH India Signs Sourcebooks, Fitzcarraldo
Industry Notes: The bestseller by Donald Trump’s niece is going into its 14th printing. And Penguin Random House India inks deals with US, UK independents.
Court Lifts Gag Order on Mary Trump as S&S Releases ‘Too Much and Never Enough’
Simon & Schuster author Mary Trump is freed by the New York state supreme court to speak as she wishes, just in time for the release of ‘Too Much and Never Enough’
Industry Notes: Simon & Schuster Moves Up Mary Trump Book; S&S Appoints Dana Canedy
The latest step in the next book Donald Trump wants to block: The Big Five publisher accelerates the book’s release, as pre-orders soar.
Update: New York Appellate Court Vacates Trump Restraining Order on S&S
Simon & Schuster chief Jonathan Karp asserts the right to publish and attests that the house is unaware of impediments to Mary Trump publishing her book.