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Bologna Children’s Book Fair Announces the 2026 ‘Illustrators Exhibition’ Selections

Andrew Albanese — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:35:49 +0000

The winners were chosen from some 20,790 submissions from 4,158 illustrators representing 94 countries and regions.

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U.S. Trade Sales Cooled Somewhat in November but Remain Solid

Andrew Albanese — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:26:07 +0000

According to the AAP's monthly StatShot report, U.S. trade revenues for November 2025 were up over the previous year.

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National Book Critics Circle Announces Finalists for 2025 Book Awards

Andrew Albanese — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:30:38 +0000

Among the most prestigious honors in American letters, the NBCC Awards are the sole prizes bestowed by a jury of working critics and book review editors.

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After Baker & Taylor Collapse, Australian Library Supplier James Bennett to Sponsor IFLA Public Library Award

Andrew Albanese — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:12:27 +0000

IFLA reps said James Bennett's sponsorship will ensure the “ongoing celebration of excellence in library design and function.”

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New International Prize Engages Readers to Discover Emerging Writers

Erin L. Cox — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:30:29 +0000

The Libraro Prize, created as a partnership between Libraro, Hachette UK, and LoveReading, seeks to discover, celebrate, and publish new literary talent from around the world, selected by readers.

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Around the Book World: Monday, January 19, 2026

Carlo Carrenho — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:44:57 +0000

In the news: The sale of Norway's oldest publisher appears to be progressing; inflation impacts the book markets in the U.K. and Ireland, as well as in France and Italy; a look at one Brazilian bookseller's impressive growth; and a glimpse into the Japanese publishing market.

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USBBY Announces the 2026 Outstanding International Books List

Erin L. Cox — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:05:00 +0000

The 2026 USBBY List of Outstanding Books features 41 titles from 24 countries which reflect universal themes of identity, hope, intergenerational bonds, friendship, play, curiosity, migration, nature, and cultural heritage

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Publishers Move to Join Copyright Lawsuit Over Google’s Gemini AI Product

Andrew Albanese — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:23:03 +0000

“This case will address a fundamental question of the AI era: what responsibility do AI companies have to copyright owners whose works they’ve stolen to build their trillion-dollar businesses?” By Andrew Richard Albanese, Editor-in-Chief he Association of American Publishers (AAP) this week announced that two of its member publishers—Cengage Group and Hachette Book Group—have filed a motion to intervene as ...

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Financial Times and Standard Chartered Partner on FT Business Book of the Year Award

Erin L. Cox — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:53:09 +0000

International banking group Standard Chartered supports the FT's popular business book award as well as supporting the next generation of business writers with the return of the Bracken Prize for Young Authors.

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IPA Seeks Nominations for 2026 Prix Voltaire

Andrew Albanese — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:33:00 +0000

Any individual, group, or organization can nominate a publisher that has recently published “controversial works amid pressure, threats, intimidation or harassment,” or that has “a distinguished record over many years of upholding the freedom to publish and freedom of expression.” By Andrew Richard Albanese, Editor-in-Chief he International Publishers Association this week launched its call for nominations for the 2026 IPA ...

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