From attending the Bookseller Children’s Conference 2024, new publications, digital campaigns and giveaways here’s what’s been happening at Midas this week:
The Bookseller Children’s Conference 2024
On Monday, Waterstones Children’s Laureate (2024-2026) Frank Cottrell-Boyce opened The Bookseller Children’s Conference 2024 with a rousing keynote inspired by his Laureate ‘Reading Rights’ campaign – delivering an urgent rallying call for everyone in publishing to explore ways to make a greater impact on the kids who need it most.
My Rude Awakening by Edward Charles Featherstone
My Rude Awakening by Edward Charles Featherstone published 3rd October is an intimate glimpse into the formative years of a young man navigating the challenges of his upbringing, friendships and relationships. You can buy the book here.
Palisade by Lou Gilmond
We’re delighted to welcome Lou Gilmond to Instagram this week!
Lou is the author of Dirty Geese, the first book in the Kanha and Colbey political thriller series. Midas will be working with Lou on her upcoming campaign for Palisade, book two in the series.
When opposition Chief Whip Esme Kanha is handed a secret dossier containing evidence of government corruption, she suspects its original owner, a top journalist, was murdered for gathering it. Despite the danger, she feels she must investigate. Meanwhile, lowly backbencher Harry Colbey is working his own leads. A known campaigner against big tech, he is often sent data from anonymous sources and this time round he has something truly alarming.
But both Colbey and Kanha must tread carefully in a world dominated by AI, where ‘what can see watches, what can hear listens, and what can be followed is tracked’
You can follow Lou on Instagram here
Bookshop.org: Intermezzo Giveaway
Bookshop.org is currently hosting a special giveaway whereby anyone who purchases Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo from the website (link here) will be entered to win an Intermezzo T-shirt and pin badge—a dream for any fan of Sally Rooney’s work!
Additionally, one will earn an industry-leading 10% whenever someone buys a copy of Intermezzo using your link under your affiliated account on Bookshop.org. You can find more information on how to become an affiliate here (it’s free & super easy!).
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