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Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories Expands to Include Chapter Books

Cheerios is expanding its Spoonfuls of Stories program this year to include chapter books for older children. April 26, 2013

ALA Unveils Finalists for 2013 Andrew Carnegie Medals

The American Library Association has announced the finalists for the 2013 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. April 26, 2013

Body of Chilean Poet Pablo Neruda Being Tested for Poison

The body of Chilean romantic poet Pablo Neruda is being tested to see if he was poisoned. April 26, 2013

Bella Thorne to Publish Young Adult Series

Actress Bella Thorne, 15, star of Disney Chanel's Shake It Up, is publishing a young adult series, called Autumn Falls. April 25, 2013

Don DeLillo Awarded First Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction

Author Don DeLillo has been named the winner of the first Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction. April 25, 2013

Jason Segel to Publish Children's Book Series With Random House

Jason Segel has cut a book deal with Random House Children's Books for a new middle-grade book series. April 24, 2013

Kobo Announces Kobo Aura HD Reader

Kobo has announced the launch of its new Kobo Aura HD Reader. The devices has a 6.8-inch Pearl E Ink display and costs $169.99. April 24, 2013

Ralph Murphy Talks Laws of Songwriting at ASCAP Expo

Billboard reports that songwriter Ralph Murphy shared some tips and advice at the ASCAP "I Create Music" Expo. April 24, 2013

Stocks Plunge Briefly Following Fake Tweet From Hacked AP Twitter Account

Stocks plunged briefly and then recovered after a fake tweet from the AP Tiwtter account said there was an attack at the White House. April 23, 2013

Modern Farmer Magazine Launches

Modern Farmer is a new quarterly print magazine and website from Modern Farmer Media. April 23, 2013

Knopf Publishing Authorized Biography of Margaret Thatcher in May

On May 21st, Knopf will publish volume one of the authorized biography of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. April 23, 2013

Bay Psalm Book Could Sell for $30 Million at Sotheby's Auction

The Bay Psalm Book is known as the first book printed in America. April 23, 2013

Prada Launches Writing Contest

Prada has partnered with Italian publishing house Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore to launch a writing contest. April 23, 2013

Study Finds Facebook Likes Can Reveal Personality Traits

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge has found that your Facebook Likes can reveal personal information and personality traits, including race, age, sexuality, political views and more. April 22, 2013

Bauer Media to Suspend Publication of More Magazine

Bauer Consumer Media has announced it is suspending publication of More! magazine. April 22, 2013

Jabba the Hutt Entry in Origami Yoda Series Arrives in August

Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams Books, has announced that a Jabba Hutt entry in Tom Angleberger's bestselling Origami Yoda series is coming in August. April 22, 2013

2013 Indies Choice and E.B. White Award Winners Announced

The American Booksellers Association has announced the winners of the 2013 Indies Choice Book Awards and the E. April 22, 2013

Orwell Prize Shortlist Includes Late War Reporter

The finalists for The Orwell Prize, an annual Brisih prize for political writing, have been announced. April 20, 2013

Deb Futter Named Publisher of Twelve

Deb Futter has been named Publisher of Twelve. April 18, 2013

Solo Revealed as Title for Next James Bond Novel

Solo has been revealed as the title of the next James Bond novel. April 17, 2013

Dennis Lehane Pens Op-Ed About Boston Marathon Bombing

Bestselling author Dennis Lehane penned an impassioned Op-Ed piece for The New York Times today dealing with the Boston Marathon bombing. April 17, 2013

Letter Sent to Senator Roger Wicker Contained Ricin

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Walmart Canada Launches Walmart Live Better Magazine

Walmart Canada has partnered with Rogers Media to launch Walmart Live Better magazine. April 16, 2013

Adam Johnson Wins Pulitzer Prize in Fiction

Adam Johnson has won the Pulitzer Price in Fiction for his novel, The Orphan Master's Son. April 16, 2013

Shortlist for Women's Prize for Fiction 2013 Announced

The shortlist for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2013 has been announced. April 16, 2013