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The latest news, articles & events from Bloomsbury Publishing and our careers in publishing series, the Bloomsbury Institute 💡
📚🎄Gift a book, change a life this Christmas 🎄📚

Did you know that 1 in 3 children in the UK grow up in poverty, and many don’t own a single book?

Consider donating to @literacy-trust.bsky.social to give the gift of reading: literacytrust.org.uk/support-us/f...
Donate To Change A Life At Christmas | National Literacy Trust
This Christmas, change a child’s world – one book at a time.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM
“Cartoons are a powerful medium for self-expression and fostering connection”

Hayley Gullen on her new graphic memoir, This Might Surprise You, which details her fight for individuality after being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 37.

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Hayley Gullen This Might Surprise You | Inspirational breast cancer stories
Hayley Gullen on her new graphic memoir This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story, which details her fight for individuality during the toughest time of her life after being diagnosed with breast...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Bloomsbury has announced a new strategic collaboration with Google Cloud focused on technology innovation, AI-powered learning and core publishing infrastructure.

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Google and Bloomsbury Strategic Collaboration
Bloomsbury announced a new strategic collaboration with Google Cloud focused on technology innovation, AI-powered learning and core publishing infrastructure.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Which Classic Fairy Tales character are you? 🧚‍♀️🐉🤴🐎🦢

Take the quiz to find out!

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Which Classic Fairy Tales character are YOU? | Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm quiz
Which character do you most relate to from the Brothers Grimm & Hans Christian Andersen Classic Fairy Tales stories?
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December 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
From Benjamin Myers comes 'Jesus Christ Kinski', a novel about a film about a performance about Jesus. It is literary ventriloquism, a meditation on censorship, creativity, loneliness – & just how far our tolerance is tested by bad people who make great art.

More: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/...
Benjamin Myers interview | Jesus Christ Kinski book
From Benjamin Myers, the prize-winning author of Cuddy and The Gallows Pole, interviewed about his new novel, Jesus Christ Kinski.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
An experienced potter and teacher, Kevin Millward (Ceramics: A Green Approach) shares his #pottery journey, tips for keeping pottery sustainable and new projects in the works.

Read more: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/...
November 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
In an age where our attention is pulled in many different directions, how do we notice what we need to?

With compelling new narration by Silas Carson, listen to @ziyadmarar.bsky.social's Noticing and let him help you notice better.

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November 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Mats Alvesson and André Spicer discuss their new book, The Art of Less, an essential guide to how overburdened managers and employees can break down barriers to more effective working and achieve more by doing less.

Read more: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/...
November 25, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Bloomsbury UK has become a signatory of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Publishers Compact, reaffirming our dedication to publishing that drives positive change in society 🌍

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Bloomsbury UK joins the UN SDG Publishers Compact
Bloomsbury UK has become a signatory of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Publishers Compact, reaffirming the company’s dedication to publishing that drives positive change in soc...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
What is the secret to a standout job application?

Tess Dear, Recruitment Advisor for Bloomsbury Publishing, shares her advice for writing a knockout job application this #WorkInPublishingWeek: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/what-...
November 21, 2025 at 10:40 AM
What does a Production department do?

Amy Brownbridge, Production Manager for Bloomsbury Academic, talks about what a production job actually entails and the vital role of the production department in the publishing process.

🔗 www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/produ...
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
This #WorkInPublishingWeek we've been sharing content from colleagues, former apprentices and experts to give insight into the book industry.

But we're committed to supporting aspiring and early career publishing professionals all year round...

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Work in Publishing Week 2025: What does Bloomsbury do to support publishing hopefuls?
Learn about the Bloomsbury Institute and Bloomsbury's Publishing Professionals Apprenticeship Programme.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Do you love talking to people about books?

Award-winning @kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social PR Emily McBride Marples talks about the role of a book publicist this #WorkInPublishingWeek 🎙️

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Publishing | Emily Explains the role of a Publicist | Unpacking the Credits
YouTube video by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan
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November 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM
What does a day in the life of an editor look like?

Therese Keating is Senior Commissioning Editor at Bloomsbury’s crime & thriller imprint @bloomsburyraven.bsky.social 🐦‍⬛🦇💀

Read on for some great advice and insight this #WorkInPublishingWeek

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Meet the editor: Therese Keating
An event round-up full of advice & insight
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November 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Are you mathematically minded and interested in working in publishing?

This #WorkInPublishingWeek, get an insight into the vital and fast-paced world of finance in publishing from Lilly Chisi, Bloomsbury's Transactional Finance Manager: youtu.be/PdogJlFYtE4?...
November 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
"Rejecting change won’t make it not occur – so you may as well embrace it!"

Commissioning Editor for Film & Media, Veidehi Hans, discusses her journey from intern to commissioning editor & her new project: Storytelling in Hindi Cinema for #WorkInPublishingWeek: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/l...
November 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We all judge a book by its cover - so how do designers make sure theirs stand out?

This #WorkInPublishingWeek, hear from Bloomsbury's Deputy Creative Director, Greg Heinimann, as he explains the intricate process of creating a book cover: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pbq...
Publishing | Greg Designs the Cover of a Book | Unpacking the Credits
YouTube video by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan
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November 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
"Be unique, find what excites you about this industry, and go into every job interview or apprenticeship shining as yourself."

A fascinating and insightful #WorkInPublishingWeek chat with Jack Helsdown, who began his publishing journey as an apprentice: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/l...
November 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
✨ Happy #WorkInPublishingWeek! ✨

We'll be sharing advice, behind-the-scenes interviews and videos all week - and make sure you check out @publishersassoc.bsky.social for loads more 🧐

Start with an intro to different publishing roles and teams... www.youtube.com/watch?v=VED4...
Bloomsbury Institute: Introduction To Publishing Roles
YouTube video by Bloomsbury Publishing
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November 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Get ready to fall in love with the cutest Christmas mouse there ever was... 🐭🎄

Unwrap stories from Bloomsbury Children’s Books and give the gift of reading this festive season 📚🎁

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Let someone you love open a gift early this Christmas! 📚🎁🎄🐭
YouTube video by Bloomsbury Publishing
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November 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM
“A small community is a very rich place to birth a story”

Author of Buckeye, Patrick Ryan on his powerful debut, why he finds small town life so fascinating and finding inspiration in the works of Elizabeth Strout and Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath.

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November 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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We're over the moon that Dom's work has been recognised! An all-round brilliant Publisher, colleague & champion of publishing & the theatre industry 🤩 #PeopleOfPublishing
We're so proud of Dom O'Hanlon for being named as one of @publishersassoc.bsky.social's #PeopleOfPublishing 2025!

Dom is Senior Publisher for @methuendrama.bsky.social, where he works to diversify what we publish, make plays accessible & is chair of our DEI Working Group.

Congratulations Dom! 🥳
We’re proud to introduce the 2025 People of Publishing! 🎉📚
Watch our video and find out the impact they’re having across the industry: www.publishers.org.uk/people-of-pu...
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We're so proud of Dom O'Hanlon for being named as one of @publishersassoc.bsky.social's #PeopleOfPublishing 2025!

Dom is Senior Publisher for @methuendrama.bsky.social, where he works to diversify what we publish, make plays accessible & is chair of our DEI Working Group.

Congratulations Dom! 🥳
We’re proud to introduce the 2025 People of Publishing! 🎉📚
Watch our video and find out the impact they’re having across the industry: www.publishers.org.uk/people-of-pu...
November 12, 2025 at 10:05 AM
#Author, singer and actor Joey Batey discusses his brand new #book, 'It's Not a Cult' - a modern folk horror classic exploring the dark and sinister world of cult fandom.

Read more: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/...
November 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
“I am more interested in the psychological impact of big events rather than retelling them”

Elodie Harper discusses her new novel Boudicca's Daughter, which explores what it's like to grow up in the shadow of one of Britain’s most powerful heroines.

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Elodie Harper interview | Boudicca's Daughter
Sunday Times beststelling author of The Wolf Den trilogy, Elodie Harper, discusses her new standalone novel Boudicca's Daughter.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM