Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 7/12-7/16

­Red Number 5Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know.

Does copyright protect fictional characters?

When adult voices advocate for YA over teens’, whose stories are neglected?

Should conservative publishing remain tethered to the big houses?

What can 2021’s bestsellers tell us about the year so far?

Are library boards the next front of the culture wars?