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British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding unveils shortlist of six

British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding unveils shortlist of six

Also up for the prize are Ed Conway for Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future (WH Allen); The Secret Lives of Numbers: A Global History of Mathematics & Its Unsung Trailblazers by Kate Kitagawa and Timothy Revell (Viking); Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues by Ross Perlin (Grove Press UK) and Divided: Racism, Medicine and Why We Need to Decolonise Healthcare by Annabel Sowemimo (Profile Books/Wellcome Collection).

What happens when a black cop goes undercover with the Crips and Bloods in ‘Mormon County’

What happens when a black cop goes undercover with the Crips and Bloods in ‘Mormon County’

“I wrote ‘The Gangs of Zion’ not only to recount my experience of policing in a highly unusual context during a pivotal cultural moment,” Stallworth writes, “but also to inform the Booty Rileys of the world that I am a cop who understands American history, is protective of his race and takes unwavering stands for civil and constitutional rights for all people.”

Authors report ‘worst ever delays’ with advances and royalties as some forced to survive on loans — survey

Authors report ‘worst ever delays’ with advances and royalties as some forced to survive on loans — survey

More than half of respondents to The Bookseller’s survey on advances and royalties revealed problems, with some describing decade-long delays due to "financial terrorism", and some reporting a reliance on loans, hardship grants, and foodbanks.

International AI treaty: ALCS calls on government to go further and protect ‘mass violation’ of creatives’ rights

International AI treaty: ALCS calls on government to go further and protect ‘mass violation’ of creatives’ rights

ALCS, a member organisation which works to ensure writers are fairly compensated and recently ran a survey on the impact AI might have on authors and copyright, welcomed the treaty but said it must be extended to cover the potential damage to livelihoods of creators.

Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book page proofs allocated to Cambridge University Library

Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book page proofs allocated to Cambridge University Library

John Wells, senior archivist, said: “Taken together, the treasures found in the A P Watt collection are an exceptional accumulation of manuscripts and proofs of commercial prose from an era widely regarded as the heyday of the popular novel in this country.

Society of Authors releases joint statement after school libaries ‘censored’

Society of Authors releases joint statement after school libaries ‘censored’

The joint statement, released yesterday, stated that to promote and protect freedom of expression, "it is vital that we foster the conditions for all schools to have diverse and inclusive library collections, and to resist all forms of censorship given its debilitating effects on children’s educations".

Headline announces partnership with Off the Shelf Festival for series of ‘inclusive’ events

Headline announces partnership with Off the Shelf Festival for series of ‘inclusive’ events

It has been wonderful to prepare such a rich, collaborative and inclusive programme of events together and we’re so excited to bring our authors and staff to Sheffield next month."

PAVE Publishing House appoints Kerri Kolen as vice-president

PAVE Publishing House appoints Kerri Kolen as vice-president

Her proven track record of working with top-tier talent and her ability to adapt to the changing ways audiences consume content will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and push the boundaries of traditional publishing."

Bath Children’s Literature Festival crowdfunds to give schoolchildren free books

Bath Children’s Literature Festival crowdfunds to give schoolchildren free books

Festival director and co-founder John McLay said: "Having worked with hundreds of children across the south west over the years, we know that Bath is a city with one of the highest ranges of socio-economic indicators.

Bloomsbury launches adult dyslexia-friendly versions of bestselling backlist through staff-led project

Bloomsbury launches adult dyslexia-friendly versions of bestselling backlist through staff-led project

The current list includes The Song of Achilles and Circe by Madeline Miller, The Dutch House by Ann Patchett, The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, Sail Away by Celia Imrie, The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton and Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.

Nottingham Central Library defying the odds as it thrives after £10.5m refurbishment

Nottingham Central Library defying the odds as it thrives after £10.5m refurbishment

NCL also hosts poetry performances from collectives, local history research workshops and a monthly cabaret evening which regularly sees 250 people attend.

Kashmir Hill and Cat Bohannon shortlisted for £25k Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize

Kashmir Hill and Cat Bohannon shortlisted for £25k Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize

Alongside professor John Hutchinson, who is chair, the judges included Booker Prize-winning author and screenwriter Eleanor Catton, New Scientist comment and culture editor Alison Flood, teacher, broadcaster and writer Bobby Seagull and Royal Society University research fellow, Dr Jess Wade, also an Imperial College London lecturer.