Ahead welcoming Guest of Honor Egypt to the Abu Dhabi fair, the Arabic Language Center is rolling out a busy program in Cairo. The post At Cairo International Book Fair: Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-01-25 16:03:12 UTC ]
Easily one of the largest illustration competitions in the world, Bologna Children's Book Fair's Illustration Exhibition has 79 winners. The post Italy: Bologna Children’s Book Fair Names 2024 Illustration Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-01-22 20:48:14 UTC ]
The 'Research and Scholarly Forum' at London Book Fair will look at AI, open access, and academic publishing policy. The post UK: The Research and Scholarly Forum: London Book Fair, March 14 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-01-22 19:37:19 UTC ]
London Book Fair this year has chosen two charities: Book Aid International and the home market's National Literacy Trust. The post London Book Fair Names Its 2024 Charities of the Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-01-18 03:57:32 UTC ]
The author, whose novel “Blackouts” won the National Book Award last month, talks about sex in fiction, censorship, and the pleasure of what goes on in the shadows. Continue reading >> [ Source: New Yorker | 2023-12-31 11:00:00 UTC ]
CEO Peter Warwick attributed lower than expected second quarter results to a “complex” school environment characterized by “growing polarization in U.S. society and politicized schools and school boards.” Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
As many as 17,000 students were among the largest turnout on record for Italy's book fair showcasing independent publishers. The post Italy: ‘Più libri più liberi’ Book Fair: A Record 115,000+ Attendees appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-12-11 18:20:42 UTC ]
All photos courtesy of e-Kitabu. In 1993, I was a teenager, volunteering to work with street children in Kibera, the largest “slum” on the continent of Africa. I held babies, played hokey-pokey and Swahili versions of patty cake with grade-school kids, fielded requests for money by street... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-12-04 09:48:58 UTC ]
Books once included in Scholastic's optional Share Every Story, Celebrate Every Voice collection, along with additional books with inclusive content, will become part of regular book fair shipments next year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
The fair celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, hosting 478 exhibitors from 25 countries and territories, including 127 from overseas, and 42,733 visitors—making CCBF the biggest event dedicated to kids' books and content in Asia. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
What is SkyTree Book Fairs? The new book fair attempting to take the place of Scholastic in schools–but it's not what you think. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-11-27 17:16:53 UTC ]
Speakers announced for the March 12 to 14 London Book Fair include Jonathan Karp, Dan Conway, Karine Pansa, Maria Pallante, and more. The post London Book Fair 2024: Main Stage Keynote Sessions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-22 16:05:57 UTC ]
This year's Texas Book Festival, ran on Veteran's Day weekend, November 11 and 12, in Austin. The event was well attended, drawing tens of thousands of people for talks and panel discussions with more than 300 authors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-16 05:00:00 UTC ]
The 10-year-old Shanghai International Children's Book Fair welcomes back its partner, Bologna, for collaboration and support. The post Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair at 10: A Fifth Year for Its Bologna Partnership appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-14 22:06:29 UTC ]
Early numbers from the UAE indicate that the 2023 Sharjah International Book Fair has drawn at least 1.2 million visitors. The post Sharjah’s 42nd Book Fair: More Than1.2 Million Visitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-13 03:54:12 UTC ]
The Guest of Honor EU program at Guadalajara includes a three-day program for European, Latin American, and Caribbean professionals. The post At Guadalajara Book Fair: Guest of Honor EU Plans a Professional Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-09 21:45:06 UTC ]
Following the departure of cofounder and coproducer Carolyn Greer, this year Liz Koch took the festival's helm solo, spearheading New York City's largest free literary celebration as it returned to its pre-pandemic size. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
The 20th edition of Greece's Thessaloniki International Book Fair will feature Guest of Honor Sharjah in May. The post Thessaloniki Book Fair Signs Sharjah as Its 2024 Guest of Honor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-07 21:22:55 UTC ]
Joy Buolamwini, author of "Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines," joins the L.A. Times Book Club on Nov. 14. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2023-11-03 00:31:12 UTC ]
His tiny California newspaper won a Pulitzer Prize for its exposé of Synanon, a renowned drug rehabilitation program that had turned into a violent operation. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2023-11-01 21:32:07 UTC ]