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New report released on major destruction of Gaza libraries

New report released on major destruction of Gaza libraries. Image of Gaza rubble with library in the middle.

Report highlights destruction of the cultural heritage including libraries in Gaza by Israeli forces, calling for preservation.

Yang Hengjun: Australian writer sentenced to death in China

Yang Hengjun: Australian writer sentenced to death in China. Black and white image of Yang Hengjun either arms folded, wearing glasses and a short sleeved shirt in front of book cover, Chinese flag with yellow stars and illustration of hands around prison bars.

Australian Yang Hengjun sentenced to death in China as Australia advocates for justice, fairness, and his release.

Valentines4Palestine: bookshops support Palestinian writers for Valentine’s Day

Valentines4Palestine: bookshops support Palestinian writers for Valentine's Day. Image features two watermelons arranged in a heart shape in front of a Palestinian flag, with a pen placed in front of them.

Supporting Palestinian writers through the Valentines4Palestine campaign at UK bookshops, aiming to raise funds for the PEN Emergency Fund.

Spotify audiobooks ‘reshape market’ with huge growth

Spotify audiobooks 'reshapes market' with huge growth

Spotify reportedly grows audiobooks market, offering vast titles and significant growth in US, UK, and Australia.

EU AI legislation receives praise from publishers

EU AI legislation receives praise from publishers. Robot types in front of Blue curtain with yellow stars

EU passes AI Act to regulate technology ethically and protect copyrights, as publishers praise move to Foster innovation.

WIP leaders resign after Hugo Awards censorship controversy

WIP leaders resign after Hugo Awards censorship controversy. Resignation box of items with Hugo Award inside and illustration of authoritarian science fiction award ceremony as background

Leaders of Worldcon Intellectual Property (WIP) resign amid Hugo Awards censorship controversy, sparking major changes.

Why Google Doodle is celebrating James Baldwin – best books by writer

Why Google Doodle is celebrating James Baldwin - best books by writer. Black and white image of James Baldwin smiling in front of a scrapbook of book covers against a purple and beige background, a purple search bar and the quote: "Perhaps home is not a place but simply an irrevocable condition.”

Google Doodle celebrates James Baldwin’s centenary, honouring his legacy in literature and civil rights for US Black History Month.

N. Scott Momaday books: top reads by pioneering author

N. Scott Momaday books top reads by pioneering author. Black and white image of N. Scott Momaday with pictures of book covers and quote "A word has power in and of itself."

Recommended books by Pulitzer Prize-winning author N. Scott Momaday, the pioneer of Native American literature with ‘House Made of Dawn.’

Khaled Hosseini calls to halt book removal in moving letter

Brevard County retains ‘The Kite Runner’ and ‘Slaughterhouse-Five’ amid review, as Khaled Hosseini calls to stop the removal of his book.

Nero Book Awards: Paul Murray and Fern Brady winners of new prize

Nero Book Awards: Paul Murray and Fern Brady winners of new prize

Discover the inaugural 2023 Nero Book Awards winners, showcasing top literary talent in the UK and Ireland.

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