Bologna Sees Bump in Exhibitors, Attendees

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair ended its 2018 run with an increase in the number of exhibitors as well as a rise in overall attendance. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna Rights Roundup: Nine for the Season, Led by a ‘New Neopolitan’

From Finland by way of Kosovo, as well as the UK, Israel, Nigeria, Sweden, Spain, and the United States, the writers of our roundup are producing thrillers, literary fiction, memoir, children's historically reflective work and, of course, children's stories. The post Bologna Rights Roundup: Nine... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blackwell's sees sales soar 12%

Blackwell’s is seeing rapid revenue growth spurred on by its multi-channel strategy, with like-for-like sales up 12% to £48.3m for the year to June 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hans Christian Andersen Award Winners Announced at Bologna

Russian illustrator Igor Oleynikov and Japanese author Eiko Kadono have won the 2018 Hans Christian Andersen Award, given by IBBY during the Bologna Children's Book Fair. The post Hans Christian Andersen Award Winners Announced at Bologna appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna Picks the Best Children’s Publishers in Six Regions

The winners of the 2018 Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year were announced on Sunday in Bologna. Prizes were given to one publisher in each of six geographic regions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NEA, NEH, IMLS Get Budget Bumps

The National Endowments of the Arts (NEA) and Humanities (NEH), along with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), will continue to receive funding. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sourcebooks at Bologna: World English Rights to Chris Ferrie’s ‘Red Kangaroo’ From CCPPG

Building on the success of Australia-based physicist Chris Ferrie's 'Baby University' series, Sourcebooks pre-empts world English rights from China's CCPPG to begin publishing 'Red Kangaroo' books in 2019. The post Sourcebooks at Bologna: World English Rights to Chris Ferrie’s ‘Red Kangaroo’... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Middle Grade to dominate 'buzzy' Bologna Book Fair

Publishers are in the market for "funny" Middle Grade fiction and books with "pitchable" hooks and diverse voices, according to agents ahead of this year's Bologna Children's Book Fair. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At Copenhagen’s Literary Festival Kbh Reads, Consumers See and Hear Editors at Work

Taking audiences behind the scenes of the editorial process, publishing house editors at the recent Kbh Reads festival showed how they handle their work—and an author's. The post At Copenhagen’s Literary Festival Kbh Reads, Consumers See and Hear Editors at Work appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NBC News Chairman Lack Sees No Value for Publishers in Facebook

NBC News' Chairman Andrew Lack isn't optimistic on Facebook."Facebook doesn't have value for publishers really," Lack told reporters during a press briefing on NBC News' digital initiatives on Wednesday. "I call them Fakebook.""What's frustrating about Facebook is you can't have a relationship... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trends to Watch In Bologna

We asked agents and scouts attending this year’s Bologna Children’s Book Fair to tell us about trends they are seeing, both in content and demand. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Events Highlighting Chinese Publishers and Content Creators at Bologna

With China as the country of honor at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair this March, a citywide program to celebrate Chinese arts and culture, as well as top authors and illustrators, is already in motion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Big, Bold Moves at Bologna

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair is updating its facilities and reaching out to new audiences—including, for the first time, booksellers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Viral publishers see sharp engagement drops on Facebook

In some cases, interactions dropped by more than 50 percent month over month. The post Viral publishers see sharp engagement drops on Facebook appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite subsidies disappearing, some publishers see hope for Facebook Live post-algorithm change

A majority of top publishers continue to post live videos to Facebook each month, according to data from Socialbakers. The post Despite subsidies disappearing, some publishers see hope for Facebook Live post-algorithm change appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Jill Soloway’s Amazon Imprint Can Topple Norms; Midas Sees Gold in a Rights Ace

Publishing's closest relationship with Amazon Studios' Hollywood clout now lies in a new partnership with activist-filmmaker Jill Soloway's Topple Productions. And London's powerhouse PR firm Midas names Hodder's Jason Bartholomew joint CEO. The post Industry Notes: Jill Soloway’s Amazon Imprint... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna’s Top Five 2018 Children’s Publishing Companies from Six World Regions

In the run-up to this spring's Bologna Children's Book Fair, a total 30 children's publishing companies are nominated for Best Children's Publisher of the Year, an awards program turning six years old this year. The post Bologna’s Top Five 2018 Children’s Publishing Companies from Six World... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bookseller launches illustrator showcase for Bologna

The Bookseller is to run an Illustrators’ Showcase at this year’s Bologna Children’s Book Fair devoted to displaying the art-work of new illustrators.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canadian Children’s Book Publisher Margie Wolfe and the ‘Trump Bump’

While some at the Children's Books Salon said they're unsure whether the political climate is affecting how socially relevant content is selling, one of the most seasoned hands in the sector says the 'Trump bump' is real. The post Canadian Children’s Book Publisher Margie Wolfe and the ‘Trump... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Booker bump

Philip Jones ponders the implications of allowing American authors to enter the Man Booker Prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookNet Canada Sees Print Sales Decline in 2017, Backlist Accounts for 60 Percent

Two of the five top sellers in 2017 in Canada were backlist, which was up 2 percent over 2016. Print unit sales fell 4 percent, value down 3 percent. The post BookNet Canada Sees Print Sales Decline in 2017, Backlist Accounts for 60 Percent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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