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Go green and grow your very own Green Bean Plant with our brand new Green Bean's Bean Pack seeds. The perfect selection for getting your little ones outside enjoying the joys of nature. Shop our Books, ECO Toys, Games & Much More We’re so excited to be able to share our exciting new book which will be released in May 2024! Introducing Green Bean’s Garden – a fun and interactive lift-the-flap children’s board book which takes young bookworms on a sensory journey into Adventure Dales starting at Green Bean’s house and then off into the garden with Green Bean and friends. What will the friends learn and discover along the way? You can pre-order your copy now for £14.99 (RRP £14.99 all pre-orders come with FREE Green Bean & Friends magazine, which includes stickers, crafts and much more.) This delightful book is the latest addition to the growing Green Bean Collection, a series of fun edutainment books to help children learn confidently and nurture a love of reading. Following Anita Frost founder of Green Bean Studios being selected to win funding from Innovate UK, this new book is one out of three new innovations that the brand will be launching in 2024. The whole team is thrilled to be launching this new book after lots of hard work behind the scenes. The book aims to entertain and inspire children whilst promoting sustainability and helping more children to play, learn and go on fun outdoor adventures whilst protecting the environment. Stay tuned for more updates and the official launch on our social media channels! Press Releases - Anita Frost & Green Bean Studios
With the first quarter of 2024 down, it’s a great time to review how the year has started for the publishing industry, as well as what trends we can expect to see throughout the next 12 months in publishing. Self-publishing soars Over the last few years there has been a huge increase in the number of people choosing to self-publish their books. This may be for many reasons, including the ease and availability of platforms such as Amazon’s print-on-demand service, Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, making self-publishing an affordable and accessible option. This trend towards self-publishing shows no signs of slowing down in 2024, as authors find new ways to overcome the often challenging and competitive traditional publishing routes. Diversity and inclusion in publishing
According to the Diversity Baseline Survey (DBS), there continues to be a lack of diversity in publishing especially for underrepresented groups. Though there has been a concerted effort to publish more ethnically and culturally diverse literature, these factors aren’t the only areas which need more diversity and inclusivity. There is a lack of literature to represent aspects such as disability, gender, and non-traditional families. As a result, in 2024 and beyond there will be a push for greater variety in what is published, and the types of authors that are represented, as publishers acknowledge the need for more diverse voices in books. Many independent publishers and self-publishers are already riding this trend, leading the way for more inclusion of minority groups and giving these often unheard voices a platform to be seen and heard. AI is here to stay The use of AI is one of the biggest topics in the publishing industry. Following the trend of the past 5 years, AI for writing, editing, and producing illustrations is not going anywhere. The market is currently flooded with AI written and AI illustrated books, especially on platforms such as Amazon. However, AI is not just likely to be used for creation of content, but for many other aspects in the publishing industry too. Audiobooks attract new reading audiences An ongoing trend over the past few years, audiobooks are going from strength to strength being one of the fastest growing areas in publishing. The audiobook market has seen a sharp increase in the number of 18–24 year olds listening to books, which is tapping into new audiences that might otherwise not be accessing these books. |
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Melissa Brannlund is the features writer and editor, for Green Bean Studios. www.greenbeancollection.co.uk Want to keep updated on all things Green Bean?
Stay tuned for announcements on our website about exciting competitions, giveaways and the latest news from Green Bean Studios. You can find Melissa's monthly features on the News & Media page, discussing children's books, toys, and games,, reading, play, early years education, and enjoying a fun and greener lifestyle. For more information or any PR queries, please contact Melissa by emailing editor@greenbeancollection.co.uk. Categories
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