Scribner to Look for a New CEO Next Year
Nan Graham will step down as publisher of Scribner in 2025, per Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp. She will remain with the imprint for a year, editing current clients and seeking new titles.
NeuroDiversity Comic Con to Launch in New York
Comics artist and writer Ramon Gil and New York City’s Gillen Brewer School have launched the GBS NeuroDiversity Comic Con, slated for November 9.
Penguin Random House is partnering with United for Libraries
The $25,000 grant program will assist rural and small libraries.
Beyond the Bookshelves, Libraries are Hubs for Community Well-being and Connection
Libraries encourage well-being, social connections, and education. Use by Gen Z and millennials has shifted to offerings of more than just books, including yoga classes and advice on nutrition.
3 Goals for Writing Great Historical Fiction from television writer/author Ryan C. Coleman
1. Entertain 2. Enlighten 3. Deliver accuracy.
Publishers Sign Petition Condemning ‘Theft’ by AI Companies
Pending Merger
The boards of directors at the Independent Book Publishers Association and the Publishers Association of the West have voted to approve the merger of the two organizations. They vote this month.