Among the first children’s publishers to achieve Benetech’s accreditation, Annick Press stresses that ‘diversity’ includes access.
Frankfurt Week Planning: International Publishers Association Events
The International Publishers Association’s series of Frankfurt Week events includes programs open to the public, many both live and digital.
Shortlist Named for the 2021 Accessible Books Consortium Award
Three publishers and four initiatives are shortlisted for the ABC International Excellence Award for Accessible Publishing, to be awarded at Frankfurt.
Frankfurter Buchmesse Outlines Trade Programming for October’s Events
The 73rd edition of Frankfurt Book Fair will include viewing on the Agora of streamed events from Frankfurt Studio.
WIPO Will Present Its 2021 Accessible Publishing Award at Frankfurter Buchmesse
In its new partnership with Frankfurt, the World Intellectual Property Organization will award its Accessible Publishing honor on October 20.
‘Canada Reads’: Joshua Whitehead’s ‘Jonny Appleseed’ Is Its 20th Winner
CBC Books’ ‘Canada Reads’ concludes with the work of an Indigenous winner and all five titles headed for Canada’s bestseller lists.
Calibre Audio and RealSAM: A Smart Speaker for Sight-Impaired Readers
Using all voice commands, the RealSAM system for sight-impaired users becomes a new home of the UK charity Calibre Audio’s audiobooks.
CBC’s 20th Season of ‘Canada Reads’: Five Books and Their ‘Champions’
Discovering ‘which books matter most to Canadians’ is a goal of the annual ‘Canada Reads’ program, now opening its new season.
Calibre Audiobook Charity Joins the UK’s Big Give Holiday Challenge
The Calibre Audio charity for readers who have print disabilities is hoping to add 48 new audiobooks to its library this holiday season.
Frankfurter Buchmesse Announces WIPO Partnership on Intellectual Property
Frankfurt’s new program with WIPO is intended to position book publishing amid accelerating content developments in the creative industries.