Three European trade organizations call on policy makers to exempt bookstores from any lockdowns deemed needed for COVID-19 response.
The IPA’s Al Qasimi at Frankfurt: A Voice in the World’s Development Dialogue
The International Publishers Association’s officers were engaged at Frankfurt Book Fair, Bodour Al Qasimi leading activities and messaging.
HarperCollins Targets 2022 To Be Carbon-Neutral in Operational Emissions
Parallel to concerns and talks on sustainability during Frankfurter Buchmesse this week, HarperCollins has engaged London’s Brite Green.
New Support for SDG13: Publishing-Related Organizations Commit to Climate Action
The agreement between these international organizations calls for discussions, opening at Frankfurter Buchmesse and leading up to COP26.
The European and International Booksellers Federation Report on 2020
A new EIBF report reveals how booksellers in Europe responded to the pandemic in 2020 and what changed in the book retail landscape.
From London Book Fair: European Booksellers on Brexit
The pandemic’s effects on bookselling have been mingled with those of Brexit, as booksellers from Sweden and Ireland explain.
Publishers Call for EU Condemnation of New Hungarian Censorship
Budapest’s new bill banning school content on homosexuality and transgender issues prompts three organizations to call for an EU response.
Authors in the Coronavirus Crisis: The European Writers’ Council Report
A new report released by the European Writers Council quantifies how authors and translators in Europe are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
European and International Booksellers Spotlight Bookstores Saturday
Taking advantage of the weekend’s UN-led emphasis on small business, many in publishing are pointing to the role these shops play in the world industry.
Industry Notes: EIBF Condemns Loss of Minneapolis Bookstores; Booker Delays Announcement
The world booksellers organization in Belgium states its support for shops burned in Minneapolis, and the International Booker delays its prize date.