Iranian illustrator to attend Edinburgh after visa trouble

Iranian illustrator Marjan Vafaeian has received a visa ahead of an appearance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival but illustrator-in-residence Ehsan Abdollahi is still waiting, their publisher has said. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Iranian illustrator to attend Edinburgh after visa trouble

Iranian illustrator Marjan Vafaeian has received a visa ahead of an appearance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival but illustrator-in-residence Ehsan Abdollahi is still waiting, their publisher has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Iranian artist to attend Edinburgh book festival after visa volte-face

Children’s book illustrator Ehsan Abdollahi was denied entry to UK but decision has been overturned by UK embassy in TehranA respected Iranian illustrator who came under the spotlight after he was denied entry to the UK to attend the Edinburgh international book festival has been granted a visa.... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Acclaimed Iranian artist refused visa to attend Edinburgh book festival

Children’s book illustrator Ehsan Abdollahi says Kafkaesque reasons given for refusal An acclaimed Iranian illustrator has been denied a visa to attend the Edinburgh international book festival amid growing criticism of the UK’s handling of Iranian visas.Ehsan Abdollahi, described by the... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Visa issues could stop authors attending Edinburgh Book Festival, warns director

Problems obtaining visas to enter the UK could put off authors from attending the Edinburgh International Book Festival, its director has warned. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Edinburgh festival illustrator-in-residence finally granted visa

Ehsan Abdollahi, the illustrator-in-residence at this year’s Edinburgh Book Festival, has finally been issued with a visa, his publisher has confirmed. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Visa delays mean Palestinian author will miss Edinburgh festival slot

The Home Office’s refusals to grant a visa to Nayrouz Qarmout means the Palestinian author will not be able to speak at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, according to her UK publisher. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors 'denied' visas for Edinburgh festival

A dozen authors who were planning to attend the Edinburgh International Book Festival have reportedly been refused visas. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Iranian illustrator Abdollahi teams up with Jackie Morris

Ehsan Abdollahi, the illustrator who hit the headlines after being refused a visa to visit the Edinburgh International Book Festival, is teaming up with Jackie Morris on a picture book. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Free events planned to celebrate Iranian illustrator

Indie children’s publisher Tiny Owl has announced two London events to celebrate illustrator Ehsan Abdollahi getting a visa.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Jubilation as Iranian children's author finally granted visa

Following a swell of public support, Iranian children’s illustrator Ehsan Abdollahi has been granted a visa to enter the UK with just days to go before he is due to attend Edinburgh International Book Festival. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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The Little Black Fish and other stories: Iranian illustrated children's books – in pictures

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Attendance Slips at ALA’s Second In-Person LibLearnX

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NYT, NYPL Announce Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2023

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