Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie denies plagiarism claims

Posted on 03/18/2020 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Bestselling and critically acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has denied that she plagiarized a fellow Nigerian writer's novel. Anne Giwa-Amu...

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Tagged As: Diversity, Scandal, The Guardian

Read an excerpt from Louise Erdrich's "The Night Watchman"

Posted on 03/05/2020 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Excited about Louise Erdrich’s new release but still waiting on a copy — or unsure whether you’re buying into the...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Diversity, Excerpt, Literary Hub, NPR

"Rage Baking" book certainly inspires ire

Posted on 02/25/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

A cookbook/essay collection called Rage Baking has provoked that particular emotion in some readers. Tangerine Jones, who has run a...

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Tagged As: Diversity, Nonfiction, Scandal, The New York Times

"American Dirt" critics share their own death threats

Posted on 02/13/2020 at 02:36 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The American Dirt press tour was canceled over “threats of physical violence” toward the author, but the book's critics are...

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Tagged As: Diversity, Scandal, The Guardian

Barnes & Noble pulls the plug on "Diverse Editions" after backlash

Posted on 02/06/2020 at 08:22 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

That didn’t take long. When The Digital Reader reported on Barnes & Noble’s new Diverse Editions series, which reimagined classics...

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Tagged As: Barnes & Noble / Nook, Diversity, The Digital Reader, The Guardian

Kiley Reid goes behind the scenes of "Such A Fun Age"

Posted on 02/05/2020 at 04:52 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Stuck on the wait list for Such a Fun Age at your local library? We sure are — so in...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Diversity, Women in literature

The Digital Reader: B&N demonstrates how not to celebrate African American History Month

Posted on 02/05/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It’s African American History Month, and as you might expect, bookstores are finding ways to mark the occasion. The Digital...

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Tagged As: Barnes & Noble / Nook, Diversity, The Digital Reader

"American Dirt" publisher agrees to include more Latinx voices

Posted on 02/04/2020 at 07:48 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

A group pushing for more inclusivity and diversity in publishing has announced an agreement with the publisher of American Dirt....

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Survey: Publishing industry hasn't made diversity strides

Posted on 01/30/2020 at 01:23 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Those of you following the American Dirt saga may wonder: How did we arrive at release date without anyone catching...

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Publisher cancels "American Dirt" book tour over safety concerns

Posted on 01/30/2020 at 09:30 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Jeanine Cummins is officially no longer touring to promote American Dirt. Flatiron Books announced that the tour was canceled because...

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Tagged As: Diversity, Scandal