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Sign up to be a giver for World Book Night U.S.–Deadline extended!

Sign up to be a giver for World Book Night U.S.–Deadline extended!

Join other YPGers passionate about reading to be a part of the United States’s first million-book giveaway on April 23, 2012, as part of World Book Night! The deadline to sign up has been extended to Monday, February 6!
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How to Switch Jobs Without Giving Yourself an Ulcer

So, you work in publishing, and it’s really neat, right? You’re surrounded by books and get to regale your family with stories about the time Sarah Palin’s husband called. But maybe a coworker one desk over reminds you of the four-year-old you used to babysit. Or you took the first industry-related job offered to...
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YPG Invited to NYU Media Talk Series

YPG Invited to NYU Media Talk Series

In October 2010, YPG was invited to be a part of the NYU Media Talk series hosted by The Center for Publishing at NYU-SCPS. Over 40 YPG members attended “The Case for Media Optimism: What's Working and Why."
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Young Publishing Professionals Face Off in the CBC’s Annual Trivia Contest

Young Publishing Professionals Face Off in the CBC’s Annual Trivia Contest

The Children's Book Council's Early Career Committee held their most well-attended Trivia Night yet on Thursday, November 11, 2010, which was generously hosted by Scholastic. After food and drink were enjoyed by YPG members and young professionals from most of the major publishing houses, round one began. Read more after the jump.
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YPG Kicks Off Community Service Initiative with New York Cares Day

YPG Kicks Off Community Service Initiative with New York Cares Day

On October 24, 2010, 36 YPG members participated in the inaugural activity of our new Community Service Initiative, YPG Cares, painting a school library in Astoria, Queens. It was a huge success and we ended the day covered in paint, full of pizza, and excited to make the Albert Shanker School a brighter place!
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PW: AAP’s YPG Hosts NBA Party

PW: AAP’s YPG Hosts NBA Party

The Association of American Publishers’ Young to Publishing Group will host its inaugural House Party: A Celebration of the National Book Awards on November 17, as the award ceremony is taking place. AAP has partnered with the National Book Foundation to broadcast an exclusive, live feed of the awards ceremony at the party, which...
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Mediabistro’s Galleycat profiles YPG event

Mediabistro’s Galleycat profiles YPG event
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YPG hosted a brownbag lunch entitled “What the Critics Are Saying: A Discussion of Book Reviews” with an all-star book reviewer panel, including Galleycat editor Jason Boog. Boog’s writeup on Mediabistro after the event covered the main points of the panel discussion, while highlighting tips that every publicist should know about how to approach...
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PublishersLunch features YPG’s BEA on a Boat

PublishersLunch features YPG’s BEA on a Boat
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