A huge win for IMLS and libraries! Read all about it…
RULING JUST IN…John J. McConnell held that the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle IMLS and several other federal agencies via executive order was both illegal and unconstitutional! Read all about it: www.wordsandmoney.com/in-a-major-v...
In a Major Victory, Rhode Island Judge Permanently Blocks Trump's Bid to Shutter the IMLS
In a November 21 summary judgment ruling, judge John J. McConnell held that the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle the IMLS and several other federal agencies via executive order was both ill...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
A huge win for IMLS and libraries! Read all about it…
At the #FrankfurtRights meeting #fbm25, Keith Bennie of The Toronto International Film Festival shares some of his most interesting films that started in unexpected places…including a tweet thread.
October 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
At the #FrankfurtRights meeting #fbm25, Keith Bennie of The Toronto International Film Festival shares some of his most interesting films that started in unexpected places…including a tweet thread.
Submissions for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award close on Monday. Get your books in while you can!
Submissions are open for the 20th Sheikh Zayed Book Award! 📚 Authors, publishers & translators can enter 10 categories incl. Arab Culture in Other Languages, Translation, Editing of Arabic Manuscripts, Publishing & Tech, and Cultural Personality. www.zayedaward.ae/en/
August 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Submissions for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award close on Monday. Get your books in while you can!
From the denier in chief...
In a lengthy filing, DOJ claims this administration was NOT trying to shutter #IMLS with the March 14th Executive Order and punts to lower courts. Read more about this and see the full DOJ opposition brief here: www.wordsandmoney.com/trump-admini...
Trump Administration Responds to ALA's Lawsuit to Save IMLS
In a lengthy filing, DOJ lawyers argue that the canceling of grants and the firing of staff at IMLS is not about dismantling the agency, but about realigning it consistent with the current administrat...
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April 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
From the denier in chief...
Reposted by Erin L. Cox
First reported by @marisakabas.bsky.social a few hours ago (see below), Institute of Museum and Library Services employees have been put on administrative leave today. See more about what that means for libraries at our story below: www.wordsandmoney.com/trump-admini...
March 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM
First reported by @marisakabas.bsky.social a few hours ago (see below), Institute of Museum and Library Services employees have been put on administrative leave today. See more about what that means for libraries at our story below: www.wordsandmoney.com/trump-admini...
Friends, if there was ever a time to focus on libraries and their importance to the larger publishing ecosystem, it is NOW. Andrew Albanese and I started Words & Money to do just that. We are still in "soft launch" mode, but I hope you like it, it helps your business, and we do some good.
Dear Librarians, Publishers, Writers, and Readers, we are pleased to share with you Words & Money. Our new media site focused on bringing libraries into the center of the publishing conversation. We hope you subscribe and enjoy! Read more about us here: www.wordsandmoney.com/coming-soon/
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Welcome to Words & Money, a new digital media venture from publishing industry veterans Andrew Richard Albanese and Erin L. Cox. Read about our plans, and subscribe here.
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March 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Friends, if there was ever a time to focus on libraries and their importance to the larger publishing ecosystem, it is NOW. Andrew Albanese and I started Words & Money to do just that. We are still in "soft launch" mode, but I hope you like it, it helps your business, and we do some good.