Book PR in Action: December 2024
Everything we teach at Book Publicity School stems directly from our decades of publicity experience at Press Shop PR, where we develop and execute over 30 book launch campaigns each year. Some recent highlights:
Historian Joe Trotter joined Pittsburgh's NPR affiliate, WESA, to discuss his groundbreaking book, Building the Black City (UC Press). The interview delves into how Black Americans built thriving “cities within cities” through resilience, ingenuity, and community—a must-listen for anyone interested in the history of urban America.
Historian Derek Black, whose forthcoming book Dangerous Learning: The South’s Long War on Black Literacy (Yale University Press), wrote a great op-ed in the Boston Globe about the Republican voters who rely on public schools, and the Republican politicians who harm them at every step.
Hyperallergic reviewed Kimberly Lau’s Specters of the Marvelous (Wayne State Press), highlighting how race and colonialism are deeply intertwined with the European fairy tale tradition. A must-read for those interested in the untold histories of folklore and its continued cultural impact."
Our Authors Make the 'Best Books of 2024' Lists
We’re thrilled to see our authors earning the recognition they deserve on year-end lists.
Into the Clear Blue Sky by Rob Jackson was named one of The Times of London’s “8 Best Science Books of 2024,” with reviewers praising it as “a beautifully written look at the forces shaping our skies.”
Into the Clear Blue Sky was also featured on Scientific American’s list of 78 Books Recommended in 2024 and praised as “wonderfully written,” with a bold vision for restoring the atmosphere and healing the planet.
Bella DePaulo’s Single at Heart earned a spot on The Times of London’s best self-help list and was described as “a refreshing guide to living your best single life.”
Soul by Soul by Adriana Carranca was honored as one of the best books of the year by Christianity Today for its profound storytelling and exploration of faith.
And Publishers Weekly named Book Publicity School alum Carl Sciacchitano’s graphic novel, The Heart That Fed, one of the best books of 2024!