ABC Releases Teaser for Upcoming Beauty and the Beast 30th Anniversary Celebration
ABC has released a teaser for the upcoming Beauty and the Beast 30th Anniversary Celebration. Tune in on December 15 to see H.E.R. as Belle, Josh Groban as The Beast, Joshua Henry as Gaston, Martin Short as Lumíère, Shania Twain as Mrs. Potts, David Alan Grier as Cogsworth, and Rita Moreno as the narrator. The television special will mix animation and live-action to celebrate one of Disney’s most beloved films.
The Penguin Hotline is Partnering with the National Council of Teachers of English
The Penguin Hotline is partnering with the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). With Penguin Hotline, you can visit their website, answer questions about everyone on your holiday shopping list, and receive a personal note along with customized book recommendations. For every request the Penguin Hotline receives between November 30 and December 14, they will donate $2 to NCTE (for a max of $10K).
It’s Time to Vote in the Inaugural Black Book Awards
It’s time to vote in the inaugural Black Book Awards (BBA)! Right now, voting is open for nearly 50 categories, including unique ones like “Superior Best Friend” and “Best Found Family.” The BBA is an opportunity to celebrate Black literature from the past year. On the website, the BBA writes, “This is our space to share our love and support to our Black authors, and for us to have some fun representing our favorite reads.” You can vote in all categories at the BBA website.
The New York Times Best Sellers List vs. Their Best Books of 2022
The New York Times just released their Best Books of 2022. How much does it overlap with the bestselling books of the year?