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Hawkins, Norton and Wheatle to pen Quick Reads 2022 titles

Novelists Paula Hawkins, Graham Norton and Alex Wheatle are among the authors writing short, accessible titles for the Quick Reads literacy programme for 2022. Read more

Two for Cape on Laurel Prize shortlist

The four-strong shortlist for this year's Laurel Prize for nature and eco-poetry has been announced, with two nominations for Jonathan Cape titles. Read more

Wallace joins board at Andrew Nurnberg Associates International

Doug Wallace has been appointed to the board of Andrew Nurnberg Associates International (ANAI). Read more

Michael Joseph sweeps in for new Mrs Hinch book

Penguin Michael Joseph has swept in for another title from bestseller Mrs Hinch, packed with lists “to make organising your life the simplest it's ever... Read more

Hodder & Stoughton snares exploration of dust by Owens

Hodder & Stoughton will publish Jay Owens' Dust: A History and a Future of Environmental Disaster, the first book to examine the "importance of this tiny substance... Read more

Bad Form launches series of workshops to demystify publishing industry

Bad Form is launching a series of free events to demystify the publishing industry for people from Black, Asian and racialised communities.... Read more

The Bookseller's Disability Issue: 'trade can bring real change'

The Bookseller's Disability Issue is published today, guest-edited by author Claire Wade who has called on the trade to harness its adaptability to bring real change... Read more

OUP to be carbon neutral by 2025

Oxford University Press (OUP) intends to be carbon neutral in its own operations by 2025, ensuring that 100% of paper for its printed publications is certified as... Read more

Débutants Renke and Lancaster join the roster at Cotton’s Happy Place Books

Ebury imprint Happy Place Books, which is overseen by Fearne Cotton, has signed the first books from Jono Lancaster and Samantha Renke. Read more

Jessica Kingsley Publishers picks up two guides to autism advocacy

The John Murray Press division Jessica Kingsley Publishers has signed two books on autism, one an anthology of advice and the other a handbook for... Read more

Jessica Kingsley Publishers picks up two guides to autism advocacy

The John Murray Press division Jessica Kingsley Publishers has signed two books on autism, one an anthology of advice and the other a handbook for... Read more

Access to Literature seeks to spotlight barriers to access for disabled writers

Disability arts hub CRIPtic Arts and writer development charity Spread the Word are collaborating on research to understand the literature sector’s barriers to access for... Read more