Established in 2018, the US National Book Awards’ newest category, Translated Literature, this year drew 154 submissions.
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US National Book Awards Longlist: Young People’s Literature
The books on the Young People’s Literature longlist are the first cohort of five categories named this week by the US National Book Awards.
Nigeria’s Aké Festival Wins First Aficionado Award
A project of the Frankfurt Book Fair and Torino Book Fair, the first Aficionado Award goes to Lola Shoneyin and her Aké Arts and Book Festival
Nobel Peace Laureate and Author Maria Ressa Acquitted
If convicted of the 2018 charges, Maria Ressa, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning author, could have been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
British Academy Book Prize Names a Shortlist, and Reports on Sales Impact
London’s British Academy Book Prize reports on its 2022 winner’s sales and rights deals as it releases its 2023 nonfiction shortlist.
Circana BookScan: US Print Book Market ‘Slowing a Bit’
The August assessment of Circana BookScan’s Kristen McLean shows romance leading a drop in United States print book sales.
Buchmesse’s 75th Year: ‘Frankfurt Academic’ Programming
While the international book publishing trade holds sway at Frankfurt, academic programming will make a strong showing in October.
PublisHer Holds a First Rio Event During the Bienal do Livro
The international network of women in publishing, PublisHer, has its first gathering in Rio during this month’s 21st Bienal do Livro.
UAE: Sharjah International Book Fair Names South Korea Its Guest of Honor
The upcoming 42nd edition of Sharjah International Book Fair will host South Korea as its guest of honor market in November.
UK: Oxford University Press Opens Topical Interdisciplinary Research Tool
A cross-disciplinary approach is planned for Oxford University Press’ newly announced “Intersections” online academic resource.