24 Hour Blogging to Benefit First Book!
On July 31st, beginning at 6:00 a.m. (PST), a legion of bloggers from around the world will post once every thirty minutes for an entire twenty-four hour period to raise funds for charity. visit www.OpenDiary.com/ODAHQ for more information about the event, show your support, or make a pledge for First Book by clicking on Shadarus “Rather Shady Mogwi” Semloue on their official list of participants!
A Novel Approach: Free Books for Donations.
For the past two years, the Concord Free Press, has been publishing books and giving them away for free. The program thrives by the idea “A Book in Exchange for a Donation.” People are asked to make a voluntary donation to a charity; chart the donation on their website, and pass a book along to someone else so that this project keeps going.
Interview with Cor Blok about the Tolkien Calendar 2011
The Tolkien Calendar has become a publishing event eagerly looked forward to with Tolkien calendars from the past 30 years becoming collectors’ items.The official Tolkien calendar for this year will contain 13 paintings inspired by ‘The Lord of the Rings’, and will feature many previously unseen works of art by the Dutch artist, Cor Blok. Visit the Tolkien Library for more information.
Image of the Day: A Big Hug for Sara Gruen.
Sara Gruen with Tai, the elephant portraying Rosie, on the set of Water for Elephants. Gruen is the author of Water for Elephants (Algonquin). The movie is scheduled to be released by Fox 2000 in spring.
By: arielle g.,
on 7/9/2010
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The story behind “To Kill a Mockingbird.” As the 50th anniversary of the publication of Harper Lee’s classic novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” approaches, the true story behind the novel unfolds. Find out what this world renowned book is really about!
Library of the Early Mind: a documentary exploring children’s literature. “Library of the Early Mind” is an exploration of the art and the impact of children’s literature on our kids, our culture, and ourselves. The film features nearly 40 prominent authors and illustrators talking about their work, its genesis and its impact. The first screening will in October 2010.
Business vs. Art. This article debates how important it is for a writer or creator to focus on the art side of his or her creation versus the business side. Which do you think is more important?
Comic book news. Are you a comic book lover? Check out the San Diego Comic-Con Friday Lineup. This is a full day of comic book performances, readings and discussions.
Children’s Books at ALA: A PW Photo-Essay. Librarians, publishers, and authors braved the heat and crowds to attend ALA’s annual conference, held late last month in Washington, D.C. Check out Publisher Weekly’s gallery of photos of authors, events, and other happenings from the conference.