The IPA’s International Publishers Congress focuses on women in publishing, accessibility, the state of reading, the value of EdTech, cultural hegemony, and more.
The Publishing Perspectives Forum at Frankfurt: ‘What Young Readers Need’
The pandemic, branding, and geopolitical politics were on the table in Juergen Boos’ conversation with CEOs of Scholastic and Ravensburger.
Sharjah Conference: ‘Hungry for International Content’
As Sharjah’s conference concludes, speakers turn to translation, multinational publishing, and potential Arab-market advances.
Markus Dohle in the UAE on the PRH-S&S Ruling: ‘Utterly Wrong’
In ‘my first statement’ on the ruling blocking the PRH-S&S merger, Markus Dohle says the court order is ‘a very unfortunate part of the political agenda.’
At Sharjah’s Conference: ‘Let’s Not Leave Anyone Behind’
Sharjah’s Guest of Honor Italy, digital publishing in the Arab world and more open the 2022 Publishers Conference professional program.
PRH Updates Its US Workplace Demographics Profile
A new look at Penguin Random House’s US ‘progress as we work toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.’
London’s Rebecca Smart and Paul Kelly: DK’s Bond With Consumers
Almost 50 years old, DK has had its best year in 2021 and its best half-year in 2022. We talk with co-CEOs Rebecca Smart and Paul Kelly.
Ukraine’s First Lady Onstage at Frankfurter Buchmesse
In an hourlong onstage interview at Frankfurt Book Fair, Olena Zelenska spoke of ‘the truth of what we’re witnessing every day.’
So How Did It Go? Literary Rights Pros on Frankfurt 2022
Literary agents and rights directors describe the 2022 Frankfurt Book Fair with phrases like ‘splendid,’ ‘beautiful,’ and ‘exhilarating’.
Frankfurt 2022: 180,000 Trade and Public Visitors
Amid ‘an oppressive global political situation,’ says Frankfurt Book Fair president and CEO Juergen Boos, ‘this fair sent important signals.’