Reconciling faith and LGBTQ+ identity – Hijab Butch Blues author Lamya H
Navigating faith and LGBTQ+ identity with Hijab Butch Blues author Lamya H, who takes us on a personal journey of reconciliation.
Edinburgh Book Festival urged by 50 authors to drop sponsors
Authors rally against fossil fuel sponsor at Edinburgh Book Festival, urging divestment and ethical practices.
Diversity in publishing: moving past a tick box exercise
Diversity challenges in publishing include a lack of representation and efforts for change. However there are some trying to change the tide.
Amazon halts AI-generated books impersonating author Jane Friedman
Author Jane Friedman may have won the battle against AI-generated books on Amazon, but it’s far from over.
This Thread of Gold author Catherine Joy White on celebrating Black voices
Discover the empowering journey of Black womanhood through Catherine Joy White’s book This Thread of Gold, celebrating diverse voices.
National Book Lovers Day: 13 reads about reading
National Book Lovers Day is a day dedicated to celebrating the love of reading and books. It’s a time for book enthusiasts to indulge in their favorite reads, discover new titles, and share their passion for literature with others. People often take this day to visit libraries, bookstores, or simply spend time with a good […]
PEN America warns publishers: avoid banning books over moral outrage
PEN America report delves into debates surrounding offence, harm, and banning books, while championing the Freedom to Read.
The Teachers: Robbins shows how US schools expect staff to be martyrs – review
In this review on The Teachers by Alexandra Robbins, we see how US schools denigrate educators as martyrs in society.
Prosecraft AI takes down site after being accused of using authors’ works
Prosecraft is accused of stealing copyright from authors using AI-powered writing tools with a notable writer claiming it was “gaslighting”.
Afghan women in darkness as books and education restricted
Increasing Taliban restrictions on education and access to books impact Afghan women – but some are fighting against this.