Ahead of Abu Dhabi’s Congress PCI on April 28, Ubisoft VP Fawzi Mesmar makes the case for why embracing diverse perspectives leads to blockbuster hits.
Diversity in US Publishing: The New Lee & Low Report
Lee & Low Books’ Diversity Baseline Survey on publishing’s workforce shows slow change in some publishing workforce demographics.
Audio Publishers Association: 2024 Audie Awards Shortlists
The Audio Publishers Association’s Audie Awards has created an ‘APA Choice’ honor for high-flying audiobooks. Winners named March 4.
The German Audiobook Prize Names Its 2024 Shortlists
The 2024 edition of the German Audiobook Prize issues its shortlists in seven categories, covering books, radio plays, and podcasts.
London’s Polari Prizes Name Armfield and Ransom Their 2024 Winners
The Polari Prize program for UK and Irish books relative to LGBTQ themes announced its winners at an event held at the British Library.
Richard Charkin at Year’s End: Asking the Unaskable
As the clock runs out on 2023, Richard Charkin in London has questions for the industry, some of which he knows may elicit a ‘Bah, humbug.’
Children’s Books: Publishers Discuss the Mexican Market’s Evolution
At the 2023 Guadalajara International Book Fair, three Mexican children’s publishers discuss what they describe the sector’s boom.
At Guadalajara: Mexico’s Publishers Promote Sustainability, Social Responsibility
The Mexican book chamber’s commission on sustainability and issues in diversity has gained traction, according to officials at a session at the Guadalajara Book Fair.
UK Publishers Open a ‘Work in Publishing’ Campaign
The United Kingdom’s Publishers Association has opened its annual week of promotion for careers in publishing.
Penguin Random House Issues a First Diversity Report
Penguin Random House CEO Nihar Malaviya talks of ‘an environment where all employees are empowered to grow’ in PRH’s first DEI report.