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There’s a Book for That: Black Music Month

June is Black Music Month. Created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, this month celebrates the African American musical influences that comprise an essential part of our nation’s treasured cultural heritage. Visit Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History & Culture’s “Celebrate Black Music” page here to find out more. And check out these rousing and revelatory books including those by and about musical icons and pioneers: Continue reading →

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RH Book Club Happy Hour: Author Mary Bly to Join Discussion via Zoom

Mary Bly, author of LIZZIE & DANTE (The Dial Press), will discuss her latest novel during the Random House Book Club Virtual Happy Hour via Zoom on Thursday, June 24 at 7:30 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Tonight: BIGNY Presents “Nurturing Readership: How Libraries Work With Publishers for Reading Inclusivity”

The Book Industry Guild of New York (BIGNY) will present “Nurturing Readership: How Libraries Work with Publishers for Reading Inclusivity,” a virtual conversation detailing the important roles libraries have played in providing accessibility, literacy and, in current times, how they will continue to nurture readership, tonight at 6:00 pm via Zoom. Continue reading →

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Watch the Official Trailer for All Ways Black (You’re Not Ready)

All Ways Black debuted its official trailer on social media this weekend to mark the launch of the platform. The video, which serves to highlight and celebrate the myriad expressions of Blackness in life and in books, was conceived by @allwaysblack curator Cree Myles and videographer Cody LaPlant, who drew inspiration from film and music (catch those Lemonade vibes?) to transcend the literary ecosystem. Continue reading →

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Penguin Press to Publish Will Smith’s Memoir in November

Penguin Press will publish WILL, a memoir by two-time Academy Award nominee, Grammy Award and NAACP Image Award winner Will Smith, on November 9, 2021. Smith celebrated this announcement on Saturday, June 19, with a community Block Party in the Wynwood Arts District of Miami, Florida. New Orleans-based visual artist Brandan “BMike” Odums designed and unveiled the cover of WILL, which features a series of layered portraits of Will Smith throughout his life, each one painted on top of the other. The idea is to communicate visually the evolution of a person, from childhood through adulthood, and at major stages of their life in between. Odums’s works engage in a transnational dialogue about the intersection of art and resistance. Continue reading →

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Michael Robbins to Discuss His New Book of Poetry via Zoom

Michael Robbins, author of WALKMAN (Penguin Books), will discuss his new collection of poetry with Paige Ackerson-Kiely at a virtual event hosted by Literati Bookstore (Ann Arbor, MI) as a part of their At Home Series via Zoom on Tuesday, June 22 at 7:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Bill Gates’ Summer 2021 Reading List Features Two Crown Titles

Philanthropist, technologist, business leader, and Penguin Random House author Bill Gates shares his list of thought-provoking books for summer reading on his blog, GatesNotes. In a list of five titles, Mr. Gates includes two published by Crown: UNDER A WHITE SKY: The Nature of the Future by Elizabeth Kolbert. and A PROMISED LAND by Barack Obama. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and the Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ) has launched their #goPurple campaign. According to ALZ, more than 50 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The more we know about the brain and Alzheimer’s, the more action can be taken. In support of all who deal with dementia, as well as those who want to learn about the brain, we present the following memoirs and cutting-edge science: Continue reading →

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Tonight: Lin-Manuel Miranda Leads IN THE HEIGHTS Virtual Book Launch Lineup

Before Hamilton became a global phenomenon, before Lin-Manuel Miranda became a household name, a little show called In the Heights shook up Broadway with its hip-hop and salsa soundtrack and big, bilingual heart. In the new book IN THE HEIGHTS: Finding Home, Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes, and Jeremy McCarter tell the story of the show’s humble beginnings, from rehearsals in a bookstore basement to the Broadway smash (now a major motion picture) that created an unbreakable community and a new kind of family for everyone involved. Continue reading →

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SAVE THE DATE: UJA 2021 Publishing Awards Virtual Celebration on Thursday, June 24

The UJA-Federation of New York presents its annual Publishing Awards Celebration virtually on Thursday, June 24, beginning at 6:00 pm (ET). Save the date. This year, it’s easier than ever to attend; and everyone gets a front-row seat. Continue reading →

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