Children’s Laureates call for national investment in early years reading
Children’s Laureates including Sir Michael Morpurgo urge UK government to invest in early years reading amid cost of living crisis.
Idaho Republicans push anti-LGBTQ books bill
Idaho GOP bill allows suing libraries for any LGBTQ content including hand holding, sparking debate on censorship and rights.
Not the End of the World: Hannah Ritchie’s optimism amid climate crisis – review
Dr. Hannah Ritchie’s ‘Not the End of the World’ offers balanced optimism in climate discourse, advocating for actionable hope and data-driven perspectives.
T.S. Eliot Prize: Jason Allen-Paisant wins top award, addresses Gaza
Discover Jason Allen-Paisant’s award-winning poetry in ‘Self-Portrait as Othello’, the 2023 T. S. Eliot Prize winner.
Atef Abu Saif: Palestinian Authority minister’s Gaza war diaries to be published
Comma Press releases a diary by Palestinian Authority minister Atef Abu Saif, detailing life in Gaza during the Israel-Gaza war.
Ex-Fox host Bill O’Reilly angry as Florida ban hits own books
Former Fox News Bill O’Reilly criticises Florida’s book ban, urging DeSantis to rethink law, after his own books are targeted for review.
Global Day of Action to honour Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer
Global Day of Action on Jan 15 honours poet Refaat Alareer, killed last year, in order to advocate for a free Palestine.
Wave of bomb threats target Minnesota libraries
Exploring the recent wave of bomb threats at Minnesota public libraries and their widespread impact.
Is it ‘fair use’ for OpenAI and AI firms to use copyrighted works?
Increased scrutiny on AI firms’ use of copyrighted material such as OpenAI, raises questions on ‘fair use’ justification.
AI-generated book appears on Amazon imitating AI expert Melanie Mitchell
Melanie Mitchell, an AI expert and author, is the latest writer to fall victim to AI-generated copies on Amazon.