The International Publishers Association alerts its world membership to reports of Russian actions against ‘LGBT propaganda.’
‘Talking About Revolution’ at Switzerland’s Jan Michalski Foundation
The eighth edition of Fondation Jan Michalski’s Bibliotopia literary festival asks ‘Is revolutionary power a force for good?’
German Publishers Demand Speed From Merz’s Coalition
The Börsenverein tells the Friedrich Merz coalition to move with ‘rapid implementation’ to aid Germany’s publishing industry.
A $250,000 Grant for Iowa’s International Writing Program
Philanthropist Hugh. F. Culverhouse Jr. moves on news from Iowa’s International Writing Program after the Trump state department cancels its usual grants.
After the Vote, Canada’s Market Raises Its Copyright Crisis
‘Reparing Canada’s Copyright Act’ is the request sent from Access Copyright to the new prime minister, Mark Carney.
Facing US State Department Grant Terminations, Christopher Merrill Wins the 2025 Ottaway Award
Christopher Merrill in March reported the termination of US State Department grants for Iowa’s International Writing Program, which he directs.
Rights Roundup: Deal Reports From Early 2025
The initial crush of international trade show events eases briefly now, for a look at some rights sales around adult titles.
AI: Publishers Warn White House of ‘a Bloated Fair-Use Defense’ and an ‘Unworkable Opt-Out Regime’
Days after the AI focus at London Book Fair, the Association of American Publishers files a statement on the US ‘AI Action Plan.’
Mexico’s Publishers on the Trump Tariffs: CANIEM Reacts
The Mexican publishers’ chamber draws closer to the national government in the face of Washington’s fluctuating imposition of trade tariffs.
US Publishers Sue State of Idaho, Alleging Book Banning
A lawsuit filed against the US state of Idaho alleges discriminatory book-banning provisions in House Bill 710.