Children’s rights agent Stephanie Barrouillet sees challenges in the late-pandemic approaches the industry has had to adopt.
Bologna Children’s Book Fair: Italy Published 7,289 Kids’ Titles in 2020
The Association of Italian Publishers participates in Monday’s Bologna Book Plus conference and shares 2020 book publishing and rights sales data from Italy.
European Writers Council Leads Criticism of Copyright Directive Implementation
Pointing out the ‘rise of streaming platforms on the EU market’ being ‘accelerated by the pandemic, the Authors’ Group Calls for urgent action.
Bookwire’s ‘All About Audio’ 2021: A High View from MIDiA Research
From the macro to the micro, Bookwire’s second ‘All About Audio’ program made its key points with high-level observations from MIDiA Research.
Scholastic’s Richard Robinson, Dead at 84, a Leader in Children’s Books
Calling reading a ‘civil right,’ Richard Robinson joined Scholastic in 1964 and led the company for almost 50 years.
AAP’s Annual Meeting: Publishing as ‘Essential,’ and What’s Next
‘Publishing drives political accountability,’ the Association of American Publishers’ Maria A. Pallante says in her address.
International Booker: David Diop, Anna Moschovakis
Talking of ‘At Night All Blood Is Black’ as both ‘frightening’ and ‘powerful,’ the International Booker jury announces its 2021 selection.
APA Cites 12-Percent 2020 US Audiobook Revenue Growth
In 2020, the report says, more than 71,000 audiobooks were published in the States, up 39 percent over 2019.
AAP’s StatShot: US Publishing up 40.2 Percent in March, Year-Over-Year
Trade books (consumer titles) were up 34.2 percent in March, and 24.9 percent year-to-date in the American market.
Afshin Molavi at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: ‘West to East’
The Johns Hopkins Foreign Policy Institute fellow speaks with Mina Al-Oraibi about pandemic-era dynamics in the Arab region.