Reading Ambassadors Wanted
Across the United Kingdom, the Publisher’s Association has launched a program seeking out 10,000 recruits to work as ‘reading ambassadors.’ The purpose of these reading ambassadors will be to encourage and advance the practice of reading for pleasure. This initiative is in response to studies carried out by National Literacy Trust and the ‘Read […] READ MORE |
XLIBRIS NEWS
Paddington Bear Illustrator, Peggy Fortnum, Passes Away
It is with a sad heart that Xlibris Publishing announces the passing of Peggy Fortnum, age 96, original illustrator for the acclaimed children’s book character Paddington Bear. The character and his stories were the creation of Michael Bond. Together, Michael Bond’s writing and Peggy Fortnum’s illustrations brought to life a beloved bear from darkest Peru, […] READ MORE |
Self-Pubbed Ebook Sales Up in UK
A study conducted by UK research firm Nielsen Book UK revealed that self-published ebook sales in the UK climbed from 16% in 2014 to 22% in 2015. The company’s research director Steve Bohme, however, said that e-book sales volume in 2015 slightly jumped 5%, accounting for 27% of the market and lower than the growth […] READ MORE |
Notable Xlibris Authors!
Xlibris salutes its authors who have seen great achievements through their books! Please find below a list of Notable Xlibris Authors. Xlibris titles acquired by traditional publishers: (Author, Xlibris Title, Acquiring Publisher) Timothy A. Pychyl, The Procrastinator’s Digest, Penguin Tarcher LaDawn Black, Stripped Bare, One World/Ballentine David Mills, Atheist Universe, Ulysses Press / Random […] READ MORE |
March 21 is World Poetry Day
The commemoration may not be as grand as other festivities, but World Poetry Day has been annually observed every 21st of March since 1999. March 21st was officially marked as World Poetry Day by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) during its 30th session held in Paris, France in 1999. “Poetry reaffirms […] READ MORE |