Ukraine Restricts Russian Books and Music in Latest Step of “Derussification”
Ukraine’s parliament has voted through two laws that will place severe restrictions on Russian books and music in an effort to break remaining cultural ties between Russia and Ukraine. One law will forbid the printing of books by Russian citizens, and it will ban the commercial import of books printed in Russia, Belarus, and occupied Ukrainian territory. The new laws will need to be signed by president Volodymyr Zelenskiy to take effect, but there is no indication that Zelenskiy opposes the laws, which both received broad support from across the chamber on Sunday.
Netflix’s The Chosen One Halts Filming After Crash Kills Two Actors
Redrum has temporarily paused production on the Netflix series The Chosen One, following a van crash that killed actors Raymundo Garduño Cruz and Juan Francisco González Aguilar and left six other cast or crew members injured. Local media reported that the crash occurred on June 16th and that the van flipped over near Mulege on the Baja California Sur peninsula. The crew had been working in the nearby Santa Rosalia area at the time. The series is based on the comic book series The Chosen One by Mark Millar and Peter Gross. “We are investigating the circumstances with local production,” SAG-AFTRA, the union representing film, television and radio workers, said in a statement. “On set safety is always our top priority. We will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure that our members and others are safe in their workplace.”
Publishers Defend Sensitivity Readers as Vital Tool Following Author Criticism
UK children’s publishers are defending the use of sensitivity readers following criticism about their supposed interference in the creative process. Bloomsbury, Bonnier and Quarto all told The Bookseller that they think sensitivity readers are an important part of “forward-thinking publishing” and emphasized that authors are not being forced to make changes they don’t want to make. Helen Wicks, managing editor for children’s trade at Bonnier, said, “We have used [sensitivity readers] for many years, picking our partners very carefully and positioning them as peer reviews. Importantly, we believe our teams have both the knowledge and skill required to work with our authors and advisers to bring the best possible stories to the widest possible audience.” Publishers emphasizes that sensitivity readers play a consultative role in the editing process, and that authors are free to accept or reject their suggestions.
15 Cozy Mysteries Coming Out in the Second Half of 2022
Whether you’re in the mood for a mystery at a Hollywood antiques shop or a 20th century hotel, these cozy mysteries will bring out your armchair sleuth.