Sharjah International Book Fair Draws a Record-Breaking 2.52 Million Visitors

While reporting big attendance numbers, the Sharjah Book Fair this year is most memorable for events affirming its deepening world publishing relationships. The post Sharjah International Book Fair Draws a Record-Breaking 2.52 Million Visitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-11-11 08:13:34 UTC ]
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Palestinian voices ‘shut down’ at Frankfurt Book Fair, say authors

Open letter rebukes LitProm decision to cancel award ceremony for Adania Shibli due to ‘war started by Hamas’Israel-Hamas war: latest news and live updatesSeveral prominent authors and publishers from around the world have accused the Frankfurt Book Fair of “shutting down” Palestinian voices,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-10-15 18:11:54 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair Cancels Award Ceremony for Palestinian Author

Organizers cited the Israel-Hamas war as the reason for stepping back from honoring a novel about the 1949 murder of a Palestinian girl by Israeli soldiers. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-10-13 17:01:12 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2023: Around the World in 80 Decibels

Carlo Carrenho, Frankfurt Book Fair’s 2023 audio ambassador, explains audiobooks' growing presence around the world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2023: Adapt or Die? Not Yet

Ed Nawotka discusses how right now, AI needs publishing at least as much as publishing needs AI. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Agatha Christie Books On Sale Today for $2!

Agatha Christie is the bestselling novelist of all time, and many of her ebooks are on sale today for $2-3, including her most popular titles! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-10-04 16:44:37 UTC ]
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Book Riot’s SFF Deals for October 2, 2023

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Sharjah Book Authority Announces its 2023 Publishers Conference

The three-day Publishers Conference professional program this year runs October 29 to 31, just ahead of Sharjah International Book Fair. The post Sharjah Book Authority Announces its 2023 Publishers Conference appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-09-18 17:22:40 UTC ]
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Brazilian Publishers in Rio: Book Fair ‘Professional Days’

The Brazilian Publishers' professional programming ahead of the Biennial International Book Fair in Rio features trading, discussion. The post Brazilian Publishers in Rio: Book Fair ‘Professional Days’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-08-25 20:51:33 UTC ]
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Indigenous-Minority Poets from China: 15 Recordings for International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, by Ming Di

Indigenous-Minority Poets from China: 15 Recordings for International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, by Ming Di Audio Poetry [email protected] Tue, 08/08/2023 - 14:48 Photo by Nicolas Winkler / Flickr To celebrate the International Day of... Continue reading at World Literature Today

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Feminist Book Club Experiences Second Break-In & Needs Help to Recover

What was meant to help create a worker-owned coop in Feminist Book Club has turned into a need to recuperate from a series of office break-ins. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Book Fairs Boost Scholastic Results in Fiscal 2023

In a week filled with bad book business news and a down year for the children's book market, Scholastic nonetheless delivered a generally upbeat financial report for its latest fiscal year—thanks in no small part to the company's booming book fair business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PublisHer Opens a Korean Chapter at Seoul’s Book Fair

PublisHer's Bodour Al Qasimi leads the opening of a Korean chapter in Seoul, advancing women 'without having to change who we are.' The post PublisHer Opens a Korean Chapter at Seoul’s Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-06-20 20:19:45 UTC ]
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Jerusalem International Book Forum: Sharon Katz Is Now Director

Jerusalem International Book Forum opens applications for its Birger Fellowship and names new roles for Yoel Makov and Sharon Katz. The post Jerusalem International Book Forum: Sharon Katz Is Now Director appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-06-05 16:58:36 UTC ]
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Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Waives Exhibitor Book Fair Fees

For a third year, publishers, publishing houses, and booksellers will enjoy no-fee participation in all Abu Dhabi book fairs. The post Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Waives Exhibitor Book Fair Fees appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-06-05 15:40:07 UTC ]
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Nonprofit To Make Book Fairs Accessible to Underserved Students

The nonprofit of an independent bookstore in California is making book fairs accessible to underserved students. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Torino’s Book Fair Braves the Storm: 215,000 Attendees

Torino's 35th international book fair with its professional program and rights center, succeeded amid torrential rains, flooding. The post Torino’s Book Fair Braves the Storm: 215,000 Attendees appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-05-23 16:49:04 UTC ]
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The U.S. Needs Its Own Book Fair

As large in-person shows return around the world, the lack of an American event grows more obvious. It's bad for books, and it's bad for business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Child authors discuss books, world records

Four-year-old author Saeed Almheiri discussess his book, The Elephant Saeed and the Bear, and his sister Aldhabi, 8, discusses hers, Here Was the Beginning — waxing poetic about its effect on classmates. Saeed has the Guinness world record as the... Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-05-11 21:11:00 UTC ]
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Literati Book Fairs Expand into Minneapolis with Start Reading Now Partnership

The arrangement will bring some 21 free Literati book fairs to Minneapolis schools in 2023 and will fund free books for kids in need. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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