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2 Amazing Reads to Start a Conversation on the Environment Ahead of COP26
September 9, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought devastation to millions around the world, disrupting many parts of the global economy. During this time, governments have stepped up to protect our lives and liveliho…
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In Conversation with Tatti de Jersey
September 9, 2021
Tatti de Jersey has worked in children’s book PR for over 18 years. During that time she has worked for both traditional and independent publishers as well as a wide-range of authors such as Michael M…
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Find Your Perfect Summer Read with Neem Tree Press
August 24, 2021
Summer is the perfect time to catch up with that reading goal you set yourself all those months ago and whilst many countries have been added to the green list, still so few of us are able to travel a…
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In Conversation with Victoria Olajide
August 11, 2021
Victoria Olajide founded TVOTRIBE in July 2019, a Pan-African community building culturally aware creatives in Africa and in the Diaspora. Olajide started this venture on her own and has since expande…
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The Books You Should Read For Women In Translation Month! – August
August 9, 2021
August is Women in Translation Month (#WITMonth) – an annual celebration (which, if we’re being honest, might as well be yearlong for Neem Tree Press) of literature written by women that has been tran…
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In Conversation with Chris Moody
July 29, 2021
Chris Moody is the founder of Bang the Drum. He has over 35+ years of experience in publishing and has worked with some of the largest UK publishers prior to going freelance and moving to working with…
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In Conversation with Rumana Yasmin
July 15, 2021
Rumana Yasmin is the founder of BokBok Books, an independent book publisher specialising in both English and Bengali children’s books. Starting the company with no industry knowledge, Rumana’s journey…
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In Conversation with Sanjee de Silva
July 1, 2021
Sanjee de Silva is a relatively recent addition to the Sweet Cherry team and comes from an amazingly diverse background – from being an accounts manager and brand manager for companies like Ralph Laur…
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We love to read more about the topics our authors write about or just explore interesting news items! Here are some things that have caught our eye recently.
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Celebrating Women in Translation
Doina Ruști, a Romanian author, shares with me about how her writing is highly influenced by her Balkan heritage.
Read more (Issuu)
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If misogyny and male violence against women are still on the rise, what’s stopping men from holding each other accountable?
If misogyny and male violence against women are still on the rise, what's stopping men from holding each other accountable?
Because standing up against sexism is literally a matter of life and death.
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How to be a Better Male Ally
Post-#MeToo, there has been a growing awareness of the role men play in making safe spaces for women, and the realisation that gender equality is not just a women’s issue. We need men to be part of the conversation.
Read more (Men's Fitness)
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As a Muslim woman, I found Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala outfit bizarre and distasteful.
American outlets have fallen over themselves to praise the reality TV star for effectively wearing a burka on the red carpet, even as Afghan women protest against their oppression at the hands of the Taliban
Read more (The Independent)
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Modest Fashion is Making a Comeback
If you spent all your time online right now, you’d be forgiven for thinking fashion had arrived somewhere deeply strange. Every third girl on TikTok wears a ‘sub choker’ to make videos about doing laundry, while social media ads for an absurdly high-cut bodysuit recently caused a mixture of sniggering and nausea among the middle-aged women of my acquaintance. Now, courtesy of yet more unsightly social media adverts, we can learn that the forward-thinking individualist should choose to empower themselves with slave shackles and accessories reminiscent of equestrian bridles.
Read more (The Post)
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How To Get Your Book Published As A Journalist – A Step By Step Guide
Writing a book is no easy feat. But for journalists, whose entire career is based around writing, publishing your own book is often the dream. But, how do you get from a fledging idea to a publication day announcement on Twitter? How do you find an agent? Or write a book proposal that makes sense? We spoke to three journalists turned authors to get the low down.
Read more (Journo Resources)
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As a Muslim feminist I know what sharia really means – it’s not what the Taliban says
‘Sharia’ is one of those words that’s triggering for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. But it’s important to consider what this set of laws actually entails.
Read more (The Independent)
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Why men need to step up and help women smash the glass ceiling
Hira Ali's new book shows men how to advocate for their female colleagues at work
Read more (The Irish Times)
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