Cultural Cross Sections Margaret Randall Children’s choir at the 2014 La Matanza Book Fair / Photo by Mauro Rico / Ministerio de Cultura de la Nación / Flickr When good engineers or scientists emigrate, they are able to continue their work. Novelists no. A good novel is nourished by the sap of one’s own culture, one’s people, and what happens in daily life.—Ricardo Jorge Machado[i] A recurring drama when I lived in Cuba throughout the 1970s was the periodic emigration of citizens from all social strata who for one reason or another felt compelled to leave their homeland. This might take place in waves, such as the Mariel exodus in May 1980 when 125,000 people boarded boats for southern Florida. Or it might be a high-profile individual: a baseball player who wanted to join the Major Leagues, a well-trained physician who believed he or she could earn more elsewhere, or a poet or novelist who was fed up with the Revolution and wanted to try their luck in another country (most often the United States). All were considered traitors and departed amidst a barrage of vituperative harassment. Heberto Padilla was one such poet. In the late 1960s he entered a collection of his work in an important literary contest. The book, Fuera del juego (Outside the game), was given first prize by an international jury. As it was perceived as being critical of the Revolution, the power structure didn’t know what to do with the decision; it eventually... Continue reading at 'World Literature Today'
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Results of a new study presented at Leipzig Book Fair show young Germans reading more but later, buying fewer books but at higher prices. The post At Leipzig Book Fair: Young Germans’ Engagement With Books and Reading appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Many trade visitors packing for the Bologna Children's Book Fair will be at conference sessions in the 'International Kids Licensing Days' series. The post Children’s Book Rights: Bologna’s Fourth ‘Kids Licensing Days’ Conference appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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An anthology of speculative fiction by people of color, the bird that was Mozart's pet, a mischievous cat helps solve a mystery, and more of today's best book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot
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The administration of the 2024 London Book Fair is reporting some 30,000 visitors for its three-day industry trade show, just closed. The post London Book Fair Closes, Citing 30,000 Attendees appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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London Book Fair is the launch point for a new five-organization international statement on freedom of expression and publishing. The post London Book Fair Thursday: A Freedom Statement appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Following its first 25,000-book shipment to Kyiv, Book Aid International at London Book Fair announces that 15,000 more books are heading to Ukraine. The post London Book Fair Charity: Book Aid International Sends More Books to Ukraine appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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You made it! Welcome to Day Three of the London Book Fair. There are still plenty of panels on the docket for today at this year's Seminar Program. Here are our recommendations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Welcome to Day Two of the London Book Fair. If you still need to decide between the more than 150 panels and discussions available on tap for this year's Seminar Program, we've got some suggestions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Welcome to Day One of the London Book Fair. If you need to choose which of the more than 150 panels and discussions offered by this year's Seminar Program you'll be checking out today, look no further. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Our pre-London Book Fair Rights Roundup brings together work originating in Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Québec. The post Rights Roundup: Dreamscape’s Jon Fosse Audiobooks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Ahead of Bologna Children's Book Fair, Italian publishers release statistics on the 2024 Frankfurt guest of honor's children's book sector. The post Children’s Books In Italy: Pre-Bologna Statistics appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Join us at this year's London Book Fair, taking place 12-14 March at London Olympia. Stop by the International Welcome Point hosted by British Council, stand 2C120, or come along to our event to meet the team and hear more about a forthcoming research report into publishing in Sub-Saharan... Continue reading at British Council global
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The London Book Fair embraces its new status as the first major publishing event of the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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PW offers a selection of the more than 150 panels and discussions featured on tap in the fair’s Seminar Program, including sessions on AI, Audiobooks, BookTok, DEI, and the Freedom to Read and Publish. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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At the opening ceremony for the 2024 edition of Taipei's book fair, Taiwan's president speaks of 'democratic partners.' The post Taiwan’s President Opens Taipei Book Exhibition appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The Bologna Book Plus, a generalist-publishing program, offers its first 'Audio Forum' on April 10 during Bologna Children's Book Fair. The post Bologna Book Plus Releases New Audio Forum Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The 11th Shanghai International Children's Book Fair has announced its dates and some of its plans for its 2024 iteration. The post China’s Shanghai Children’s Book Fair Names 2024 Dates appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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At Bologna, the book fair plans a new television and film rights trading center. And in London, the 'Introduction to Rights' seminar precedes the trade show. The post Bologna’s TV/Film Rights Center; London’s ‘Intro to Rights’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Three Black women novelists make their debut with tales of inheritance, friendship, and alternate futures. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Bologna Children's Book Fair and Bologna Book Plus will have a stand this year at the upcoming New Delhi World Book Fair. The post Trade Fair on Tour: Bologna Children’s Book Fair and Book Plus in India appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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