On China’s nonfiction list in May, Fei Zhi’s army of ‘Cats’ books were held at bay by the TV-powered arrival of Li Juan’s ‘My Altay.’
Singapore’s New Children’s Book Festival: 2024 Award Shortlists
The 12th edition of the Singapore Book Awards announces its shortlist, with the winner to be presented at the first Singapore Children’s Book Festival later this month.
China Bestsellers in April: ‘Insensitive Force,’ Expression
China’s April bestseller lists are starting to include more mental-health content for young readers, looking at ‘insensitive force’ and expressiveness.
China Bestsellers: March’s Urgent Nonfiction for Students
An act of violence among school students may be prompting readers in China to make quick bestsellers of social nonfiction for youngsters.
China Bestsellers: February’s Bid for Good Relationships
The holiday-filled February market in China threw some light on the self-help sector and the desire of many consumers to upgrade their social relationships.
Five Publishers Join PRH in Its Lawsuit of Iowa
Challenging a bill that prohibits books describing sex and sexual orientation in the state of Iowa’s school libraries.
World Book Day: German Publishers Expect to Give Books to 1.1 Million Kids
The publishers and booksellers of Germany are developing a special 2024 World Book Day campaign for April 23.
China Bestsellers in January: Fond Memories Drive Sales
The run-up to the Year of the Dragon in China’s charts was energized by entertainment media and humorous instructional books for kids.
Singapore’s Asian Festival of Children’s Content: May 23-26
The 15th edition of the Singapore Book Council’s mostly industry-facing program features public exhibitions and events for families and kids.
China Bestsellers December: Legal-Issues Nonfiction
Normally slow-moving, bestseller charts in China highlighted nonfiction on legal issues in December.