The best thing about the spelling bee, with Peter Sokolowski
Listen to the whole interview with Peter Sokoloswki, an editor at Merriam-Webster in the Grammar Girl podcast. (Episode 988. May 23, 2024). https://podfollow.com/173429229
In addition to talking about the spelling bee, he goes through the fascinating history of the Armed Services Editions, a series of books published during World War II for distribution among the troops. We look at the special problems of wartime publishing, the collaborative efforts among publishers, and the lasting influence of these books on the publishing landscape.