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Spotlight on Disability-Focused Magazines and Journals

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Spotlight on Disability-Focused Magazines and Journals

By Caroline Dowse, Ana Cecilia Matute and Zalak Shah Discovering the world after being diagnosed with, or growing up with, a disability...

Milestone in Accessibility: 1 Million Books Now Available for the Visually Impaired Through RNIB-WIPO Partnership

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Milestone in Accessibility: 1 Million Books Now Available for the Visually Impaired Through RNIB-WIPO Partnership

In a landmark step towards greater inclusivity, an agreement signed towards the end of 2023 between RNIB and WIPO has significantly expanded

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Indie Spotlight on Ransom Publishing

Best known for their books for reluctant and struggling readers, Ransom Publishing specialises in providing accessible literature for teens.

A Cover Spotlight on Disabled Representation in Literature

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A Cover Spotlight on Disabled Representation in Literature

For UK Disability History Month we look deeper at the phenomenal covers of books that celebrate the disabled experience.

Spotlight on Dizzy Press and Disability Inclusion in Independent Publishing

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Spotlight on Dizzy Press and Disability Inclusion in Independent Publishing

The independent publishing world is constantly working toward inclusivity in the industry, with presses bringing marginalised voices to the

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Translated Authors with Disabilities

To commemorate Disability Awareness Month, we share some of our favourite books written by authors with disabilities.

Polly Crosby Sheds Light on Disability and Illness in Her Upcoming Novel The Vulpine

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Polly Crosby Sheds Light on Disability and Illness in Her Upcoming Novel The Vulpine

Soon to be published young adult novel, sheds light on the difficulties of living with disabilities such as her own: cystic fibrosis.

Disability & LGBTQIA+ Representation in Fiction

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Disability & LGBTQIA+ Representation in Fiction

By Amy Blay, Jodie Walls, Shan Heyworth, Lexie Knight To celebrate Disability Awareness Month, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite...

Children’s Books which Discuss Disabilities

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Children’s Books which Discuss Disabilities

This article will focus on exemplary reads that help children comprehend various disabilities and the impacts these can have on families.

Shuffling of the Shelves: November Part One

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Shuffling of the Shelves: November Part One

As November is upon us, we dive into a range of top-rated books featuring stories, authors and characters popping up in the charts.

A Global Push for Inclusivity in Publishing

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A Global Push for Inclusivity in Publishing

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a directive designed to create equal access for Europeans with disabilities to a range of products.

Visibility Matters: How Disability Representation is Changing in Literature

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Visibility Matters: How Disability Representation is Changing in Literature

Books have and will always be my main vice. As a disabled person, books remain one of the few truly accessible forms of leisure.

Upskilling Tips for Disability Awareness Month

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Upskilling Tips for Disability Awareness Month

The publishing industry works towards methods for promoting the inclusion and equality of disabled employees.

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Job Opportunities

By Joanne Fu, Hannah Majid and Jessica Povey Literary Agent Assistant at Madeleine Milburn Closing Date: 22 November 2024 Salary: £25,000...

Disability Awareness Month: Books you should be reading

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Disability Awareness Month: Books you should be reading

We’re thrilled to spotlight the voices that don’t always get the attention they deserve – authors who are both disabled and from BIPOC...

Literary Prizes Celebrating Disabled People

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Literary Prizes Celebrating Disabled People

A Prize open to authors with a chronic illness or disability who've written novels with at least one chronically ill or disabled character

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Bookshop Day 2024

Awarded “Newcomer of the Year” by National Book Tokens in 2024, this independent bookshop proudly celebrated Bookshop Day with the help of

Queerness and Eccentricity in Victorian England: An Interview with Nat Reeve on their Novel Earlyfate

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Queerness and Eccentricity in Victorian England: An Interview with Nat Reeve on their Novel Earlyfate

By Ayman Sabir, Iona Fleming, Katie Farr, Jess Scaffidi Saggio and Lucy Powell Nat Reeve’s new novel Earlyfate is the sequel to...

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Northern Authors Topping the Charts

There are many disabled authors who are entertaining readers and changing the narrative across the UK and the north is no exception to this

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Calibre Audio’s 50th Anniversary

By Cameron Phillips, Samantha Ross, and Nathasya G Over the past fifty years, Calibre Audio has been at the forefront, transforming the...

Campaign Spotlight: I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You by Miranda Hart

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Campaign Spotlight: I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You by Miranda Hart

This memoir provides an intimate insight into Miranda Hart's life detailing her struggles and healing journey.

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Latest Acquisitions & Adaptations

By Georgie Cutler, Eva Lee and Niamh Parr Acquisition News S&S Acquires Naomi Ishiguro’s Fantasy Trilogy Simon & Schuster UK has gained...

Disability Awareness Month: Fantasy Recommendations

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Disability Awareness Month: Fantasy Recommendations

A list of fantasy titles that highlights some of the wonderful disabled characters and stories that can be found in fantasy.

The Books that are Shaping Readers’ Appetites in Europe

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The Books that are Shaping Readers’ Appetites in Europe

In Europe, English literature is overtaking translated book sales, leaving international publishers in a precarious position.