Literary agents are preparing their hot books to take to the Bologna Children’s Book Fair this week, with a focus on Middle Grade titles and a rise in books that address the “grim state of the world”. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Sometimes, it can be hard to know exactly what a literary agent is looking for. Other times, they just come out and tell you, via a “Manuscript Wish List” (#MSWL). These can be both helpful and oddly specific. The following is a quiz: some of these are real #MSWL requests, posted by agents and... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2025-04-18 15:46:06 UTC ]
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From last week at Bologna Children's Book Fair: 'Tailored Training for Publishers' was a ThinkPub presentation. The post Europe’s ‘ThinkPub’ Project: Cross-Border Collaboration appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-04-07 21:21:39 UTC ]
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There were 33,318 trade visitors reported to have attended the 2025 edition of Bologna Children's Book Fair, next year a bit later in April. The post Bologna Sees a Five-Percent Growth in Trade Visitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-04-04 12:42:40 UTC ]
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Publishers for Palestine, a global solidarity collective of nearly 600 publishers across 50 countries, has condemned the ongoing silence of the world’s largest children’s book fair on the slaughter of children in Gaza. In a press release issued earlier today, the advocacy coalition took the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2025-04-03 18:45:12 UTC ]
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An unprecedented IPA collaboration is created with for the 2026 congress, by a book fair that has IPA membership. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair To Partner With IPA on Malaysian Congress appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-04-02 08:19:38 UTC ]
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The winners of the BOP – Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year were announced on Monday at a ceremony at the historic Palazzo Re Enzo. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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French author Marion Brunet is the winner of the 2025 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world’s largest children’s book prize. The award was announced live from Stockholm on April 1 and broadcast simultaneously at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The well-developed children's sector will be on display at the Philippine National Stand at Bologna Children's Book Fair, Hall 30. The post Headed for Bologna for a Second Year: The Philippines appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-21 23:41:25 UTC ]
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At Bologna Children's Book Fair, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls' Francesca Cavallo talks about her new 'Stellar Stores for Boys of the Future.' The post ‘Where the Boys Are’: Rebel Girl Francesca Cavallo appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-21 00:53:25 UTC ]
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During Bologna Children's Book Fair, IBBY's annual International Children's Book Day will be observed, this year sponsored by the Netherlands. The post At Bologna: IBBY’s International Children’s Book Day appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-19 23:32:04 UTC ]
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The Bologna Children’s Book Fair, scheduled from March 31 to April 3, will once again bring the book world to Italy as it continues to grow beyond its traditional remit focused on children’s books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The agents of Windham, Maine–based children's book agency Erin Murphy Literary Agency have joined Aevitas Creative Management, including founder Erin Murphy, who has been named a partner at Aevitas. The EMLA backlist will remain under the EMLA umbrella and Murphy's supervision. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-24 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The myriad awards programs that are part of Bologna Children's Book Fair are led by newly named winners of the Ragazzi Awards. The post Bologna’s 2025 Ragazzi Award Winners: 3,858 Entries appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-19 23:05:16 UTC ]
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Bologna's rights-business structure is evolving along with creative industries' growing engagement with book publishing. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair’s Evolving Rights Hubs appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-15 01:29:36 UTC ]
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The 59th edition of Bologna Children's Book Fair's 2025 Illustrators Exhibition drew 21,870 illustrations by 4,374 illustrators. The post Bologna: Record Entries for Its 2025 Illustrators Exhibition appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-03 18:50:17 UTC ]
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At this week's Chennai International Book Fair, Bologna's trade show is recognized for its decades of advocacy for literacy. The post Italy in India: Bologna Children’s Book Fair Is Honored at Chennai appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-01-14 23:24:33 UTC ]
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The CEO of Serendipity Literary Agency and president of the Association of American Literary Agents is bringing the innovative spirit of an engineer to the publishing industry. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Guadalajara Book Fair's 38th iteration features a new international illustration award, produced by Bologna Children's Book Fair. The post Guadalajara Book Fair Opens With New Bologna Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-12-01 19:20:14 UTC ]
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In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and the racial reckoning that followed, BIPOC literary agents expressed optimism and noted a "significant increase in interest—and deals—with Christian publishers.” But with the passage of time, agents are now moderating their outlook. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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