From The Korea Times: Seoul’s new minister of culture says blacklisting artists critical of the government is over. He vows new assistance.
A Trio of Canadian Authors on Food Writing and ‘Cultural Nationalism’
From Quill & Quire: A part of this discussion among food book authors has to do with Canada’s deep multiculturalism and diversity.
Author David Grossman and Translator Jessica Cohen Win the 2017 Man Booker International Prize
British-born translator Jessica Cohen and Israeli author David Grossman share the £50,000 Man Booker International purse for ‘A Horse Walks Into a Bar.’
Looking for Cooperative Arabic-Balkan Translation Efforts in Sofia
From Radio Bulgaria: In an effort to promote translation exchanges in Arabic and Balkan literature, the Sofia Translation Forum explores options.
Five Translators in London Join Forces in The Starling Bureau
Inspired by New York’s Cedilla & Company translators’ collective, The Starling Bureau opens in London, ‘to leverage each other’s skills’ in seven languages.
BookCon Busies Up the BookExpo Floor in New York City
Amid cheers for YouTube stars and TV producers, BookCon 2017 pulls a big crowd and gets free books into eager hands, the follow to ReedPOP’s BookExpo.
Margaret Atwood Named Winner of Prague’s Franz Kafka International Prize
The Franz Kafka prize winner speaks on Saturday (June 3) at BookExpo’s BookCon with ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ showrunner Bruce Miller.
The Authors Guild Honors Toni Morrison, James Patterson, and…IngramSpark
At the author advocacy organization’s 25th gala, trade publishing stars and a self-publishing engine are acclaimed for distinguished service to writers.
Seoul International Forum for Literature Underway in Korea This Week
From The Korea Times: Held every five years, Seoul’s forum brings together Korean and international authors with readers for discussions of current events.
Fanning the Flames of Celebrity Attraction: BookCon Revs Up
With more adult-content authors on the lineup and three years of experience in New York and Chicago, ReedPOP’s BookCon is gearing up for book fandom.