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Global book business condemns arrest of Jerusalem booksellers

Global book business condemns arrest of Jerusalem booksellers

11 février 2025

Mahmoud Muna and Ahmad Muna, the co-owners of the Educational Bookshop in East Jerusalem who were arrested by Israeli police during a raid of the bookstore on February 9, were released on Tuesday. They are under house arrest for five days, and have been ordered not to set foot in their bookstore...

AAP, IPA join groups calling for AI to respect copyright

AAP, IPA join groups calling for AI to respect copyright

10 février 2025

Thirty-eight international organizations representing creative industries—including the Association of American Publishers, under the auspices of the International Publishers Association—have released a joint statement calling for oversight and regulation of artificial intelligence development,...

Israeli police raid Jerusalem bookshops and arrest Palestinian owners

Israeli police raid Jerusalem bookshops and arrest Palestinian owners

10 février 2025

Israeli police have raided a leading Palestinian-owned bookshop in Jerusalem and detained two of its owners, citing a children's colouring book as evidence of incitement to terrorism.

Publishers sue state of Idaho over library book bans

Publishers sue state of Idaho over library book bans

05 février 2025

A group of major publishers in the US are suing the state of Idaho over a book-banning law. HB 710, enacted last July, forbids anyone under the age of 18 from accessing books deemed "harmful to minors", including those depicting "sexual conduct", in school or public libraries.

Giller prize drops sponsor after protests over Israel arms link

Giller prize drops sponsor after protests over Israel arms link

04 février 2025

The Giller prize, a prestigious Canadian literary award, has cut ties with a controversial sponsor after more than a year of pushback from the literary community.

Authors Guild rolls out 'Human Authored' certification program

Authors Guild rolls out 'Human Authored' certification program

30 janvier 2025

The Authors Guild has launched a certification system, "Human Authored," intended to provide authors and publishers with a way to distinguish their work in an "increasingly AI-saturated market." The system will provide an official mark on books registered by its author or publisher through a public...

Stage adaptation of Coraline cancelled after allegations against Neil Gaiman

Stage adaptation of Coraline cancelled after allegations against Neil Gaiman

29 janvier 2025

A stage version of Neil Gaiman's Coraline has been cancelled after allegations of sexual misconduct against the author. The musical was to have been staged at Leeds Playhouse from 11 April to 11 May before touring to Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester.

With L.A. fires subsiding, the book industry sustains action

With L.A. fires subsiding, the book industry sustains action

29 janvier 2025

As Los Angeles first responders brought wildfires under control last week, those in literary circles persevered in delivering mutual aid and contributing to fundraisers.

Future of libraries, arts agencies unclear amid federal funding freeze

Future of libraries, arts agencies unclear amid federal funding freeze

29 janvier 2025

While President Donald J. Trump's executive order to freeze all federal loans, grants, and other financial assistance has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge, libraries, arts agencies, and others are still scrambling for clarity amid potentially devastating cuts.

Industry orgs decry new DOE guidance dismissing 'book ban hoax'

Industry orgs decry new DOE guidance dismissing 'book ban hoax'

27 janvier 2025

The Department of Education has moved quickly to reverse course in its efforts to stem the tide of what it now describes as "so-called" school book bans. In a Friday announcement, the DOE said it was eliminating the position of book ban coordinator at the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and dismissing...

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