Urging young readers to contribute to their communities, Dav Pilkey’s ‘Do Good Tour’ will open in August with stops in the States, Asia and India.
Wattpad in Asia: Singapore’s Mediacorp at APOS; Manila’s Pasion-Flores at Anvil
Amid Wattpad’s April shower of deal announcements, Singapore’s Mediacorp signs on for screen development, and the Philippines’ Andrea Pasion-Flores talks about Anvil’s new co-produced imprint.
New ‘German Stories’ Stand Debuts at Taipei International Book Exhibition
Flexible and functional, bright and inviting, the new ‘German Stories’ collective stand made its debut at the 2019 Taipei International Book Exhibition, with packed author events and a range of specialized areas.
Wattpad’s Hong Kong Office Opens Partnership with Huayi Brothers Korea
The talent and content development groupo Huayi Brothers Korea is the latest company to strike up a partnership with Wattpad Studios’ Asia division.
Germany’s Guest of Honor Program Opens in Taipei: ‘German Stories,’ Warm Relations
The ‘German Stories’ theme goes live at at Germany’s Guest of Honor program during the 2019 Taipei International Book Exhibition.
China’s OpenBook ‘Reading X’ Conference: New Year, New Models
Taking the long view on a vast marketplace, this year’s Reading X conference from OpenBook in Beijing focused on reader engagement and content development.
LIMA’s Tani Wong at Singapore’s StoryDrive on Leveraging Content Through Licensing
Intellectual property licensing has plenty of room to grow in Southeast Asia, conference attendees heard in Singapore, but protecting the integrity of a narrative is critical for success.
China’s Children’s Book Market: Big Numbers, Local Talent
As China’s children’s book market matures, publishers are look at ways to develop more local talent while maintaining a balance with foreign titles.
India’s DSC Prize for South Asian Literature Releases Shortlist
The far-reaching DSC Prize, based in India and devised to support literature in all South Asia, has issued its eighth annual shortlist.
A Frankfurt Debut: ASEAN Forum Highlights Publishing in Southeast Asia
In its inaugural outing at Frankfurt Book Fair next week, the ASEAN Forum looks at both successes and challenges in a 10-market region comprising 600 million people.