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PRH and Sourcebooks Launch Callisto China
Sourcebooks and Penguin Random House North Asia have launched Callisto China, a new publishing house that will publish Chinese-language translations of Callisto titles in China.
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Dundurn Press Seeks New Leader as Fraser Changes Roles
On February 1, Kwame Scott Fraser will step down from his role as president and publisher of Toronto-based independent publishing house Dundurn Press to focus on book acquisitions. The company has begun a search for his successor.
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Frankfurt Bookfair 2023: PW Talks with Byrd Leavell
PW spoke with Byrd Leavell, literary agent and co-head of publishing at United Talent Agency (UTA) in New York.
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Canadian Publishing 2023: At 50, Kids Can Still Does
n honor of the publisher's anniversary, we took a look at how it has expanded to include more than 700 titles across a wide range of categories and formats, with a focus on "socially conscious books" for young readers.
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Canadian Publishing 2023: Made in Canada
Homegrown Canadian authors fight for market share as print sales slow.
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Canadian Publishing 2023: Talking CanLit
An author offers insight into literature podcasts up north.
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Canadian Publishing 2023: Wildfires, Too Close to Home
Canada’s worst wildfire season on record posed serious challenges for Canadian indie bookstores.
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Canadian Publishing 2023: Indigenous Sovereignty, By Any Means Necessary
PW talks with Kahnawà:ke Mohawk activist Taiaiake Alfred about his work and his nontraditional book tour.
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Canadian Publishing 2023: Fighting for Social Justice
Second Story Press’s marketing manager argues the publisher’s mission is seen as innovative but has always been necessary.
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Canadian Publishing 2023: The Evolving Canadian Export Market
PW talks with Canadian publishing legend Anna Porter and S&S Canada publisher Kevin Hanson about how the perception of Canadian books has changed at home and abroad.
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Canadian Publishing 2023: Anglophone Indies, Francophone Province
English-language stores adapt to Quebec’s unique market.
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Canadian Publishing 2023: Pajama Press Is Small but Mighty
Pajama Press finds success in the U.S. market.
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Canadian Publishing 2023: Breaking Ground at the FOLD
A PRH publicist reflects on the impact of Brampton’s inclusive Festival of Literary Diversity.
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Canadian Publishing 2023: The View from the West
British Columbia publishing focuses on politically engaged books and a diverse, global audience.
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Canadian Publishing 2023: Bookstores Must Keep Calm, Carry On
The owner of a Canadian bookstore and small press says that, in spite of challenges, bookselling and publishing can still thrive.
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Canadian Publishing 2023: Dundurn Launches a Daring New Imprint
Dundurn editor Russell Smith explains the impetus for a daring new imprint, Rare Machines.
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Canadian Publishing 2023: Books to Help Heal
The marketing director of Groundwood Books presents the publisher’s new catalog focused on mental health.
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Chytomo Launches Awards for Supporters of Ukrainian Literature
Ukrainian publishing news platform Chytomo has launched the Chytomo Award for Outstanding Achievements in Publishing honoring publishing innovation, reading promotion and those promoting Ukrainian literature around the world. Nominations are now open and the winners will be announced in November.
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Dundurn Press Founder Kirk Howard Dies at 80
Kirk Howard, founder of Canadian independent publishing house Dundurn Press, has died, leaving a legacy of thousands of books and a lasting influence on the Canadian book publishing industry and its institutions.
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House of Anansi Gets a New Publisher as Former Publisher Launches New Press
The Canadian independent publisher has named Karen Brochu its new publisher, while its former publisher, Leigh Nash, is launching Assembly Press.