Calling for protection of the freedom to read, three organizational chiefs go to bat for the Pass Culture in France amid economic pressure.
Germany’s Publishers: ‘Relieve the Burden on Culture’
As the Scholz coalition spirals toward a new parliamentary election, book business leaders lay out what they need.
Poland’s Book Market: Positive Data Is Fueling Optimism
The Polish Book Institute revamps promotional activities under new management, providing funds to small bookstores.
Poland: ‘Best Year in a Decade’ in Reading Rates
When Biblioteka Narodowa, Poland’s National Library, made its 2023 survey, it found a 9-percent jump in respondents’ book consumption.
Italy’s Publishers Demand a Culture Voucher Relaunch
The Italian publishers association and six sister agencies call for an overhaul of Italy’s sharply changed ’18App’ culture voucher.
In Brazil: IPA Signs Agreement for Ibero-American Reading and Books
As agreed at São Paulo’s book fair, the International Publishers Association is working on reading and books in the Ibero-American markets.
Scholastic’s ‘Kids & Family Reading Report’: Parent Support
The eighth edition of Scholastic’s ‘Kids & Family Reading Report’ series looks at books’ support for parents as well as readers.
Germany Sees 1.2-Percent Growth in First Half of Year
Even as the German market shows higher turnover, concerns include fewer consumers, new titles, and international rights sales.
Italy’s #IoLeggoPerché Announces Dates and Plans for 2024
The annual “I Read Bedause” project — called #IoLeggoPerché is opening for registration ahead of its autumn bonanza of book donations to Italy’s libraries.
Fostering Creative Industries and Reading: Insights from Abu Dhabi’s 2024 Congress PCI
Two panels at the International Congress of Arabic Publishing and Creative Industries looked at ways public and private sectors can support culture and creative industries.