The upstart NGO has devised an ingenious plan give children two things they desperately need—books, and a place to call their own.
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A Virtual Publishing Conference That Speaks Truth to Power
The online Ananke Literature Festival brings together writers, publishers and academics from South Asia and beyond, tackling timely subjects in an age of global disruption.
In Praise of the Translators Who Transport Us Across the Globe
Literary translations are investments in cultural infrastructure, a public good that can be applied to all publishing markets, no matter the language territory.
Narrative Landscape Press Builds a Bridge Between East and West Africa
The publisher stands as an inspiring example of how African publishers can work together to overcome numerous barriers in the publishing sector and to create geographical and cultural links across the second-largest continent in the world.
Two Literary Festivals in Paris Focus on the African Continent
Maghreb des Livres, well-established but trying to rebuild momentum after several years of decline, and Rive Noir, a dynamic new venture, highlight the vibrancy of African literature.
Fearing Cultural Erasure, a Palestinian Literary Movement Takes Root
Alongside calls to stop the immeasurable human suffering in Gaza, global initiatives hope to shine a spotlight on Palestinian literature, identity, and culture.
Another Successful Paris Book Market Looks to Extend ‘The Global Reach of the French Language’
In its fifth year, the Paris Book Market welcomed more than 330 international publishers and a first-time guest of honor program, yet another sign of its growing success.
For Indie Publishers at Barcelona’s Literal Book Fair, a Focus on Issues, and Craft
The 2026 edition of Barcelona’s Literal book fair, a public-facing fair with a professional program, once again proved to be a carefully curated and uniquely international event among alternative book fairs.
Second Consecutive International Booker Prize Validates Publisher’s Vision for Translated Works
Translator, poet, and And Other Stories founder and publisher Stefan Tobler talks about taking risks with literature, and what’s next for the award-winning indie publisher after ‘Taiwan Travelogue’ by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated from Mandarin Chinese by Lin King, took home the International Booker Prize this week.
In Italy, a Vibrant 38th Salone Internazionale del Libro Torino Offers Something for Everyone
Torino’s Salone Internazionale del Libro, has established itself as one of the most interesting public fairs for professionals in a country where new literary voices are flourishing.