Good e-Reader recently reported on the good work that digital publisher and ebook distributor 0s & 1s is doing in helping smaller, independent publishers and presses digitize and sell their content. With more than twenty presses already working with 0s & 1s and with a mission to provide DRM-free, multiple-file bundles to readers while giving authors an unheard of 80% … [Read more...] about Digital Publishers Support Community Causes in Profound Ways
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The Power of Giving Books
An article in The Bookseller this week highlighted a program that distributes books to people who receive assistance at the food banks of two UK towns, demonstrating the power of books to restore a sense of wonder and community involvement. The program, a part of Booktrust known as National Book Start Week, put books into the hands of more than two thousand children who had … [Read more...] about The Power of Giving Books
Amazon Lets Customers Give Back for Books with Amazon Smile
As if memberships for free shipping, low thresholds for delivery options, and discount incentives weren't already enough to sway consumers, Amazon is making it possible for its customers to feel good about their purchases through charitable contributions. The company's program, Amazon Smile (named in reference to the iconic swooping shape on its boxes), lets consumers … [Read more...] about Amazon Lets Customers Give Back for Books with Amazon Smile
Pottermore Gives Back with eBooks for Red Nose Day
Some reports have shown that author JK Rowling is the first billionaire to actually lose the privilege being called a billionaire for donating so much money to charity that she lost that title. It probably doesn't bother her that much, especially if today's announcement is any indication. Pottermore, the interactive site created by Rowling's company of the same name, will … [Read more...] about Pottermore Gives Back with eBooks for Red Nose Day
J. K. Rowling Releases “Tales of Beedle the Bard” in eBook Form to Benefit Charity, Lumos
The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a collection of wizard fairy tales that was featured in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. According to the press release, the book was released in hardback in 2008 and has raised large sums for Lumos, which is a foundation to benefit children living in large institutions. Rowling is the founder and Chair of Lumos. The book is available … [Read more...] about J. K. Rowling Releases “Tales of Beedle the Bard” in eBook Form to Benefit Charity, Lumos