Publishers Weekly

Within months after this Oakland, Calif., bookstore was destroyed by fire last year, owner Brad Johnson had a new shop opened and focused on his mission of fostering curiosity, compassion, and intelligent critical thought.

The Southeast field sales rep at Norton was nominated for always going above and beyond for her accounts. Abby Fennewald

As lawsuits over the fate of the Institute of Museum and Library Services drag on and the likelihood that forced paid leave mandates will turn into permanent cuts grows, worries mount among staffers over the agency’s ability to carry out its mission.

The American Booksellers Association expects that this year’s Independent Bookstore Day on April 26 will be the largest yet, with 1,600+ indies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia celebrating. Exclusive IBD merch, special programming, and, of course, books will be highlighted during the day.

Among recent book deals are a quartet of young authors explaining biblical prophecy, a children's book of God's affirming messages, a look at ‘muscular Christianity,’ and more.

After a brief legal fight, Alliance Entertainment has been named the winning bidder for the assets of Diamond Comic Distributors.

The Upstate New York bookstore is known for being a vibrant community hub.

The sales rep for Hachette was nominated by several California booksellers, who praised her follow-through and knack for problem-solving.

The Georgia senator’s new children’s book series based on biblical tales kicks off this month with Leo’s Lunch Box about a generous boy whose inexhaustible lunch box recalls the miracle of loaves and fishes that fed a multitude.

Building on the popularity of the personality typing system, two new Enneagram-focused titles suggest that self-awareness found through the personality typing system can provide a starting point for reaching a deeper spirituality.

With the purchase, Seven Stories founder Dan Simon remains the publisher's majority owner, while Two Dollar Radio's principals will oversee the imprint and become minority partners in Seven Stories.

The author of the bestselling title for adults Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts offers help and reassurance to kids struggling with bad thoughts.

Archeologists, biologists, pastors, and spirituality leaders draw lessons about God and the Bible from the trees to the seas in new works.

The Association of American Publishers filed an amicus brief on April 11 supporting authors in their class action lawsuit against Meta for copyright infringement related to AI training.

At the Bremerton, Wash.–based bookstore, community building is the top priority.

The New England sales rep for Chesapeake & Hudson was nominated for his relentless work ethic and boundless energy.

Poet and activist Essex Hemphill’s 1992 collection had been out of print for years until New Directions finally put it back on shelves this spring. It took quite a bit of work to get it there.