Can children’s publishing stay inclusive as US book bans spread? A UK symposium sounds the alarm and explores solutions.
Lisbon’s 2025 Book 2.0 Draws More than 700 Participants
In its third iteration, Lisbon’s Book 2.0 conference explores the urgency of a reading deficit and international pathways to come. (Sponsored)
The UK’s 2025 Polari Prize Controversy and Its Implications
The Polari-Boyne controversy in London may have raised considerations for other awards-programs’ organizers.
Lisbon’s Book 2.0 Speakers Include IPA’s Gvantsa Jobava
Focused on ‘The Future of Reading,’ Portugal’s Book 2.0 conference looks at ‘reinventions of books, reading, and human potential.’ (Sponsored)
London’s Polari Prizes Release Their 2025 Longlists
The United Kingdom’s two Polari Prizes, one for debut publications, honor work focused on LGBTQ+ issues and experience.
Programming: The International Publishers Association at Frankfurt
The International Publishers Association has a full schedule of events planned for Frankfurter Buchmesse, most open to trade visitors.
Scotland’s Highland Book Prize Names Its Longlist
Scotland’s Highland Book Prize longlist features nonfiction, fiction, and poetry this year, an award for trade publishers and authors.
Elsevier on Biodiversity: Latin America Leads Research
The COP16 Biodiversity sessions underway in Colombia are augmented by Elsevier’s new report on leading regions producing relevant research.
Sharjah Publishers Conference Outlines Its 2024 Program
The 2024 Sharjah Publishers Conference opens November 3 with keynote addresses, round-table discussions, and PublisHer’s Visa partnership.
‘Frankfurt Calling’: Juergen Boos on the Trade Fair in Germany Ahead
Interview: Juergen Boos, president and CEO of Frankfurter Buchmesse, talks about ‘connecting and exchanging in peace and security.’