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1. PEN America Cancels Literary Awards Ceremony

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, Authors -- Demonstrations and protests, Company public relations, Company business planning, Advertising, marketing and public relations, Business, Publishing industry, PEN America -- Planning -- Public relations
Abstract

Amid mounting criticism over PEN America's response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the organization has announced the cancellation of its 2024 Literary Awards ceremony, which was scheduled to be [...]

Published
2024

2. Mock Newbery Live!

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, Seminars -- Planning, Company business planning, Education, Library and information science, Publishing industry
Abstract

Youth Media Awards (YMA) month has finally arrived. On January 30, the excitement culminates with the announcement of the YMAs, including the coveted Newbery Medal. To be fully in the [...]

Published
2023

3. No flash in the pan: Having come up with the idea for a prize specifically for writers from working-class backgrounds, Clare Povey outlines how it has fared to date

Author

Povey, Clare

Subjects
Working class in television -- Appreciation, Literary prizes -- Planning, Working class -- Appreciation, Proletariat -- Appreciation, Authors -- Appreciation -- Demographic aspects, Publishing industry -- Industry forecasts, Company business planning, Publishing industry, Business, international, Retail industry
Abstract

Picture this: I'm sitting in the Writers & Artists office in 2018, tapping away at my computer, feeling proud that I've just helped launch the first prize specifically for working-class [...]

Published
2022

4. Nobel Committee To Release 2018 And 2019 Literature Prizes On Thursday

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Literary prizes -- Planning, Nobel laureates -- Planning, Public radio, Scandals, General interest, Swedish Academy -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=768835471 BYLINE: LYNN NEARY HOST: RACHEL MARTIN RACHEL MARTIN: Two years ago, a sex scandal derailed the Nobel Prize for Literature. It threw [...]

Published
2019

5. Another book award? Firing up interest in Dublin schools

Author

Kelly, Joan

Subjects
Young adult literature -- Achievements and awards, Literary prizes -- Planning, Company business planning, Education, Family and marriage, Library and information science, Publishing industry
Abstract

There are some fabulous book awards (CBI Book of the Year, Costa, YA Book Prize, etc.) but the timing of shortlist release often does not suit Second Level schools in [...]

Published
2017

6. French Literary Elites Shrug at Cronyism, and Even Pedophilia

Author

Onishi, Norimitsu and Méheut, Constant

Subjects
Pedophilia -- Investigations, French writers -- Investigations, Literary prizes -- Planning, Conflicts of interest -- Forecasts and trends, Company legal issue, Company business planning, Market trend/market analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

The scandal surrounding the writer Gabriel Matzneff was not limited to his pedophilia. It also opened a window on the entrenched and clubby nature of many of France's elite institutions. [...]

Published
2020

7. Helpful Hints

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, Education -- Methods, Reading interests -- Influence, Books and reading -- Forecasts and trends, Company business planning, Market trend/market analysis, Education, Family and marriage, Library and information science, Publishing industry
Abstract

The shortlist for the Information Book Award (IBA) 2021 has now been published, with accompanying resources for teachers available through our website. In advance of the winner being announced in [...]

Published
2021

8. Heavy Medal Returns

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, Company business planning, Education, Library and information science, Publishing industry
Abstract

'Heavy Medal' returns for its 14th year of Mock Newbery discussion in September. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the award. Things have certainly changed since Hendrik Willem van [...]

Published
2021

9. Bourrie touts the power of small publishers as final recipient of RBC Taylor Prize

Author

Toyne, Becky

Subjects
Bush Runner: The Adventures of Pierre-Esprit Radisson (Biography) -- Authorship -- Achievements and awards, Writers -- Works -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Achievements and awards, Literary prizes -- Planning, Publishers (Persons), Power (Philosophy), Company business planning, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: BECKY TOYNE, Special to The Globe and Mail Lead While guests at the 20th anniversary RBC Taylor Prize ceremony enjoyed their lunch, finalist Mark Bourrie moved between tables with [...]

Published
2020

10. Wayne Johnston reflects on the retirement of the RBC Taylor Prize

Author

Wheeler, Brad

Subjects
Novelists -- Interviews, Literary prizes -- Planning, Fiction, Time, Newspapers, Dreams, Company business planning, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: BRAD WHEELER, Staff Lead After 20 years, Noreen Taylor, wife of the late Charles Taylor, has decided to retire the $30,000 award for the top work of Canadian English-language [...]

Published
2020

11. BCALA Launches Literary Awards

Subjects
Trade and professional associations -- Planning, Literary prizes -- Planning, African American authors -- Achievements and awards, Company business planning, Education, Library and information science, Publishing industry
Abstract

The Black Caucus of the American Library Association, inc. (BCALA) will present, in partnership with School Library Journal (SLJ), an inaugural set of awards honoring outstanding works of fiction and [...]

Published
2021

12. O Brother

Subjects
Writers -- Travel -- Planning, Literary prizes -- Planning, Company business planning, Literature/writing
Abstract

The degree to which writers of the nineteenth century travelled, both in person and reputation, is a source of constant surprise. Joseph Conrad, as we know, sailed the seven seas, [...]

Published
2020

13. From the APRL board of trustees

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Literary prizes -- Planning, Trusts and trustees -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Buildings -- Remodeling, restoration, etc., Company business planning, Hobbies and crafts, American Philatelic Research Library -- Buildings and facilities, American Philatelic Research Library -- Services
Published
2010

14. Ten-strong shortlist revealed for the YA Book Prize 2019: Common themes among the YA10 include teenage mental health and the imposition of physical borders, with a number set in or around water, too

Subjects
Young adult literature -- Achievements and awards, Literary prizes -- Planning, Feminism, Feminists, Children's books, Books, Mental health, Novels, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

Macmillan Children's Books, Scholastic and Walker Books have two titles apiece on the shortlist for the YA Book Prize 2019, which includes books by the award's inaugural winner Louise O'Neill, [...]

Published
2019

15. Literary Honors Are Announced

Author

Cowles, Gregory

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, Publishing industry -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Writers -- Achievements and awards, Company business planning, Publishing industry, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

The Oscar nominations get all the attention, but Tuesday was a busy day for literary honors as well. Yale University awarded the $165,000 Bollingen Prize in American Poetry to Charles [...]

Published
2019

16. New Book Grant Available

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Research institutes -- Services -- Planning, Literary prizes -- Planning, Education grants, Picture books, Librarians, Libraries, Teachers, Social science research, Fiction, Biographies, Books, Mathematicians, Novels, Company business planning, Education, Library and information science, Publishing industry
Abstract

A NEW AWARD will provide grants to Title I schools to purchase literary fiction and nonfiction books that inspire a love of math. The Mathical Book Prize Collection Development Awards [...]

Published
2020

17. No Nobel Prize in Literature in 2018

Author

Maher, John

Subjects
Nobel Prizes -- Planning -- 2018 AD, Sexual harassment -- Investigations, Literary prizes -- Planning, Company legal issue, Company business planning, Advertising, marketing and public relations, Business, Publishing industry, Swedish Academy -- Investigations
Abstract

The Swedish Academy, which is in the midst of a ballooning sexual harassment scandal, has pushed off awarding the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature until next year, when it will [...]

Published
2018

18. The British Book Awards unveils nominees for 2018: Honeyman, Pullman and Walliams lead book nominees

Author

Campbell, Lisa

Subjects
Books -- Achievements and awards, Writers -- Achievements and awards -- Works, Literary prizes -- Planning, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

Penguin Random House leads the nominations for The British Book Awards' Books of the Year and Trade categories, with the consumer publishing giant taking 26 places across both shortlists--18% of [...]

Published
2018

19. A Literature Prize Subbing for the Nobel

Author

Marshall, Alex

Subjects
Journalists -- Appreciation, Voting -- Planning, Literary prizes -- Planning, Company business planning, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

The journalist Alexandra Pascalidou has spent months watching a sexual abuse and corruption scandal unfurl at the Swedish Academy, the august body that awards the Nobel Prize in Literature. At [...]

Published
2018

20. An Alternative to the Nobel Prize in Literature, Judged by You

Author

Marshall, Alex

Subjects
Voting -- Planning, Writers -- Appreciation, Literary prizes -- Planning, Company business planning, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

The journalist Alexandra Pascalidou has spent months watching a sexual abuse and corruption scandal unfurl at the Swedish Academy, the august body that awards the Nobel Prize in Literature. At [...]

Published
2018

21. Cancellation of B.C. non-fiction award met with sadness, shock

Author

Lederman, Marsha

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, Company business planning, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: MARSHA LEDERMAN; Staff VANCOUVER -- One of Canada's most lucrative awards for non-fiction writing is being discontinued, a decision that has sparked shock and sadness among previous winners. The [...]

Published
2018

22. Book World: The Nobel Prize in literature takes a year off. Let's make it two

Author

Charles, Ron

Subjects
Nobel Prizes -- Planning, Sexual harassment -- Forecasts and trends -- Social aspects, Literary prizes -- Planning, Company business planning, Market trend/market analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Swedish Academy -- Planning, Nobel Foundation -- Planning
Abstract

Byline: Ron Charles Embroiled in sexual harassment allegations, the members of the Swedish Academy announced Friday that they will not award a Nobel Prize in literature this year. Instead, they [...]

Published
2018

23. National Book Awards Open to Translations

Author

Alter, Alexandra

Subjects
National Book Awards -- Planning -- 2018 AD, Book publishing -- Forecasts and trends, Literary prizes -- Planning, Company business planning, Market trend/market analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, National Book Foundation -- Planning
Abstract

The National Book Awards, among the most prestigious literary prizes, are going global. Starting this year, the National Book Foundation will recognize works in translation, opening up a distinctly American [...]

Published
2018

24. The Diagram Prize 2019 opens for submissions: After last year's unprecedented victory for a German-language title, Horace Bent begins the search for the Oddest Book Title of the Year. (Bent's Notes)

Author

Bent, Horace

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, American poets, Books, Poets, Sexual politics, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

To paraphrase the great American poet Marshall Bruce Mathers III: 'Guess who's back?/Back again/ Horace's back/Tell a friend.' Yes, dear readers, after a long spell of being let out of [...]

Published
2019

25. 5,000 [pounds sterling]

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, Books, Children's books, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry, Society of Authors -- Planning
Abstract

The Society of Authors has launched a 5,000 [pounds sterling] book prize for 'quirky' illustrated books for children aged up to seven. The Queen's Knickers Award, sponsored by author and [...]

Published
2019

26. 5,000 [pounds sterling]

Subjects
Carnegie Medal -- Planning -- 2019 AD, Literary prizes -- Planning, Books, Public libraries, Novels, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

The shortlists for the Carnegie Medal and Kate Greenaway Medal have been unveiled, with verse novels prominent on the eight-strong Carnegie shortlist. Illustrator Jon Klassen inset is in the running [...]

Published
2019

27. Shortlists revealed for Nibbies 2019

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, Book publishing -- Achievements and awards, Literary agents -- Achievements and awards, Bookstores -- Achievements and awards, Publishing industry, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

Penguin Random House leads the pack on the trade shortlists for this year's British Book Awards, with Jonathan Cape and Viking in the running for the Imprint of the Year, [...]

Published
2019

28. 30,000 [pounds sterling]

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, Novelists, Novels, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

The 2019 Women's Prize for Fiction longlist has been revealed, with Man Booker winner Anna Burns, Costa Novel Award winner Sally Rooney and seven debut novelists among those battling it [...]

Published
2019

29. 6

Subjects
Carnegie Medal -- Planning -- 2019 AD, Literary prizes -- Planning, Books, Libraries, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

Walker Books has six books on the longlist for this year's CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal for illustration, including titles by Viviane Schwarz and Aaron Becker. Walker's Norse Myths: Tales of [...]

Published
2019

30. SOAS partners with Myriad to launch bursary scheme for African women writers

Subjects
Book publishing -- Alliances and partnerships -- Achievements and awards, Literary prizes -- Planning, Translation (Languages), Universities and colleges, Higher education costs, Legal fees, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry, University of London -- Alliances and partnerships -- Achievements and awards
Abstract

Myriad Publications is partnering with SOAS University of London and International Students House to launch the 20,000 [pounds sterling] Margaret Busby New Daughters of Africa Award, which will be offered [...]

Published
2019

31. Women's Prize becomes a charity

Subjects
Charities -- Planning, Literary prizes -- Planning, Charitable foundations, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

The Women's Prize for Fiction has officially become a charity, known as The Women's Prize Trust. The award became a registered charity as of December and, to mark its new [...]

Published
2019

32. Profile and AA launch non-fiction prize

Subjects
Profile Books -- Achievements and awards, Publishing industry -- Achievements and awards, Literary prizes -- Planning, Publishing industry, Company business planning, Business, international, Retail industry
Abstract

Profile Books and Altken Alexander have launched the Profile Aitken Alexander Non-Fiction Prize, awarded to the best debut trade nonfiction proposal from an academic. The award is a 25,000 [pounds [...]

Published
2019

33. Burley, Eddo-Lodge and Rayner among Nibbies judges

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Literary prizes -- Planning, Writers -- Planning -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Books, Judges, Best sellers, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

Authors Adam Kay, Reni Eddo-Lodge, David Solomons and Jay Rayner join Labour MP Jess Phillips, 'Sky News' presenter Kay Burley and ITV regular, CBeebies presenter and medical expert Dr Ranj [...]

Published
2019

34. Prize fighting

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Nobel Prizes -- Planning, Three Men on the Bummel (Novel), The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (Novel), Literary prizes -- Planning, Novelists -- Works -- Planning, Company business planning, Literature/writing
Abstract

Earlier this year, the Swedish Academy announced that it would not be awarding a Nobel Prize in Literature for 2018. It is promised that two prizes will be awarded next [...]

Published
2018

35. Rooney, Ryan and Rachman battle Barker for Costa Award

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, Writers -- Achievements and awards -- Works, Books, Biographies, Poetry, Novels, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

Sally Rooney and 70-year-old debutant Anne Youngson are among the authors to have been shortlisted for the Costa Book Awards 2018.Spanning five categories--First Novel, Novel, Biography, Poetry and Children's--the Costas [...]

Published
2018

36. Co-chairs look to rejuvenate CBC

Author

Carpenter, Caroline

Subjects
Lectures -- Planning, Chairpersons -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Nonprofit organizations -- Planning, Literary prizes -- Planning, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

The Children's Book Circle (CBC) is stepping up its activity in a move to refresh and refocus the organisation, with changes being made to its Eleanor Farjeon Award and Patrick [...]

Published
2017

38. Record number contest British Book Awards' indie prize

Author

Campbell, Lisa

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, Bookstores -- Achievements and awards, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

A record breaking number of submissions has led to the highest ever number of regional shortlisted bookshops at the British Book Awards' Independent Bookshop of the Year category, sponsored by [...]

Published
2017

39. National Book Awards Winnow Field Of Finalists

Subjects
National Book Awards -- Planning -- 2015 AD, Literary prizes -- Planning, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=448558946 GREENE: OK, let's dim the lights, cue the music, start the jazz hands and... (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) GREENE: The National Book Awards [...]

Published
2015

40. Swedish Academy, embroiled in a #MeToo scandal, won't award Nobel literature prize in 2018

Subjects
Nobel Prizes -- Planning, Photographers -- Investigations -- Sexual behavior, Sexual harassment -- Investigations, Literary prizes -- Planning, Scandals -- Investigations, Company legal issue, Company public relations, Company business planning, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry, Swedish Academy -- Public relations
Abstract

Byline: Washington Post Staff The announcement comes days after Swedish media reported that French photographer Jean-Claude Arnault groped Swedish Crown Princess Victoria at an academy event in 2006. Arnault was [...]

Published
2018

41. Nobel literature prize may be postponed after reports that Swedish princess and others were harassed

Author

Noack, Rick

Subjects
Nobel Prizes -- Planning, Harassment -- Investigations, Literary prizes -- Planning, Scandals -- Investigations, Company legal issue, Company business planning, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry, Swedish Academy -- Planning -- Investigations
Abstract

Byline: Rick Noack Each year, literature fans around the world eagerly await the announcement of the Nobel Prize's literature winner, but this October they may be disappointed. For the first [...]

Published
2018

42. RSL Christopher Bland Prize launched to encourage older writers

Subjects
Royal Society of Literature -- Planning, Company business planning, Literary prizes -- Planning
Abstract

A new 10,000 [pounds sterling] prize to encourage and celebrate the work of older writers is being launched by the family and friends of the late Sir Christopher Bland, in [...]

Published
2018

43. FutureBook pairs with The Pigeonhole for writing prize

Subjects
Company business planning, Literary prizes -- Planning, Book publishing -- Alliances and partnerships, Book clubs -- Alliances and partnerships -- Planning
Abstract

FutureBook is partnering with social reading app The Pigeonhole to run a short story competition exploring the future of the book. The winning author is to be hosted at the [...]

Published
2018

44. The Alligator's Mouth opens award for illustrated young fiction

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

A new prize is being launched to champion young, illustrated children's fiction, which often goes unnoticed or underappreciated by other awards, according to judge Axel Scheffler. The Alligator s Mouth [...]

Published
2018

45. NBF Starts Petition Process for Noncitizens

Author

Milliot, Jim

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, Citizenship -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Company business planning, Advertising, marketing and public relations, Business, Publishing industry, National Book Foundation -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

On the afternoon of Friday, May 4, the National Book Foundation sent an e-mail to publishers to introduce a new petition process to ensure that authors who are not U.S. [...]

Published
2018

46. Nibbies judges revealed

Subjects
Writers -- Planning, Literary prizes -- Planning, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

Authors Adele Parks, Barney Norris and Kit de Waal pictured, far right will help to judge The British Book Awards 2018. They will be joined by Edinburgh International Book Festival [...]

Published
2018

47. Access All Areas: Female murder victims, Sexy Autopsy Lady and the problem with crime fiction

Author

Mossman, Kate

Subjects
Sexism -- Forecasts and trends, Writers -- Planning, Murder victims -- Portrayals, Crime movies -- Forecasts and trends, Literary prizes -- Planning, Company business planning, Market trend/market analysis, Literature/writing, Political science
Abstract

I vividly recall the Twin Peaks trailer in 1990, and the reedy voice saying, 'She's dead. Wrapped in plastic!' Years later, after a life consuming cheap American crime procedurals on [...]

Published
2018

48. British Book Awards launch for 2018 with three new categories

Author

Perry, Sarah

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

The British Book Awards 2018 has launched with the introduction of two new awards for individuals, Author of the Year and Illustrator of the Year, as well as a new [...]

Published
2018

49. BAMB awards contenders

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

Colson Whitehead's The Underground Railroad (Fleet), Philippe Sands' East West Street (W&N) and Naomi Alderman's The Power (Viking) are among the books shortlisted across six categories for the 2017 Books [...]

Published
2017

50. Great eight to contest four Book of the Year awards: inaugural Book of the Year shortlists unveiled

Author

Shafti, Sarah

Subjects
Literary prizes -- Planning, Books -- Achievements and awards, Company business planning, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry
Abstract

The inaugural British Book Industry Awards' Book of the Year shortlists--covering Children's, Debut, Fiction and Non-fiction--showcase the 'glorious way that publishing continually shifts and reinvents itself', chair of judges Cathy [...]

Published
2016

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