This month’s Rights Roundup features a winter rom-com, an existential journey, and discovering what fungi can teach us.
The Future of Translation: AI and the Greater Good
Two stories this week highlight how AI is impacting the role of translators and what that may mean for the future of translation in publishing.
Bulgaria’s Next Page Foundation Launches Thinking Literature in Translation Events
Discussing the challenges and opportunities for the European publishing market, the Next Page Foundation conference series began in November in Bulgaria with the next event taking place in Prague this summer.
Publishing’s Defining Conversations in 2025 — and What Comes Next
Talita Facchini looks back at the important stories and trends of 2025, including Audiobooks, AI, Book to Screen, and what the global industry can expect in 2026.
Building the Future of Translation: A Workshop in New York City
The art of translation is a specific and important one. In this workshop for younger translators, experts in the field provided feedback and support for challenges that may come with the work.
20th Sheikh Zayed Book Award Announces Longlists for All Categories
In its 20th year, Abu Dhabi-based Sheikh Zayed Book Award announces longlists for the prize selected from over 4000 submissions from 74 countries.
The Frankfurt Global Network: A Spotlight on International Markets
Participants in this year’s Frankfurt Global Network program share insight into their home markets.
Sheikh Sultan Makes US$1.2 Million Contribution to Publishers, Libraries
In his longstanding tradition, Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, makes a contribution to both publishers and libraries of his emirate, Sharjah.
Rights Roundup: Sharjah Now in Full Sway
Our Rights Roundup today features work from the Netherlands, the States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and more.
Sunil Amrith Wins the £25,000 British Academy Book Prize
‘Interconnections between human history and environmental transformation’ are the focus of the 2025 British Academy Book Prize win.