Cookery writer and television presenter Mary Berry will be Guest of Honour at The London Book Fair (LBF), officially opening the conference on Tuesday 14th April. Jacks Thomas, director of LBF, said: “What better way to celebrate LBF’s move to a much-loved and world-renowned new home than to... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
A bigger venue and a much expanded professional program awaited exhibitors and visitors to this year's China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair, which recently completed its second run from November 20–22. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
The three-day event runs from November 20 to 22 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Centre. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Sharjah Book Fair may seem to indulge foreign visitors with excessive perks, but it's all for the good and growth of the Emirate. The post Why is Sharjah Investing So Much its Book Fair? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Japanese author Nahoko Uehashi and Brazilian illustrator Roger Mello are the recipients of the 2014 Hans Christian Andersen Awards, one of the oldest and most prestigious international awards in children’s literature. The announcement came Monday at a press conference at the Bologna Children’s... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Tight restrictions on foreign transactions did not deter UK kids publishers from striking numerous deals following the China Shanghai Children's Book Fair. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Publishers and conference attendees described a relaxed atmosphere at this year's Association of Writers and Writing Programs annual conference, held in Seattle from February 26-March 1. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Representatives from the book fair and Georgia came together for a signing in Berlin on February 27. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Doha's book fair may be overshadowed by Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, but it has ambitions to raise the cultural profile of Qatar in this fast developing region. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Under the Khmer Rouge, Cambodia's reading culture was destroyed, but over the past five years it has returned with the help of a revitalized publishing industry. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
On the last day of the inaugural China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF), held from November 7-9, the winners of the Golden Pinwheel Awards were announced. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Positive reviews from exhibitors continue to roll in on the second day of the China Shanghai Children’s International Book Fair (CCBF). Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
First impressions count, and on the first day of China Shanghai Children’s International Book Fair, the heavy foot traffic just one hour into its opening bodes well for the inaugural event. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
The stage is set for the who's who of China's children's publishing industry and those interested in reaching the country's 230 million children under 16 years old. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
With Brazil as Guest of Honor at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair some 250 Brazilian books are being translated and Germany will feature at Rio's book fair this month. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
The China Shanghai International Book Fair is launching a new children’s book fair, which... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
Publishing news from Brazil: The London Book Fair will host a networking breakfast for those interested in Brazil, numerous international authors confirmed for Rio's book fair, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Puffin has made a "major acquisition" ahead of the Bologna Children's Book Fair,... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
For many children's book industry professionals around the globe, a trip to the Bologna Children's Book Fair has become a familiar, and always welcome, rite of spring. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
To mark its 50th anniversary the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, will award six new prizes for publishers at the "forefront of innovation" and "creative editorial choices." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]