The Rev. Canon Michael Hempel tied Paddington Bear’s plight to that of Brexit-era refugees in a memorial service for author Michael Bond, who died in June at age 91.
Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris kick off the 2017 US and Canada #GiveBooks Campaign
Author Dave Eggers and illustrator Shawn Harris open this year’s US and Canada #GiveBooks charity campaign to increase book ownership among underserved children.
Industry Notes: National Book Award Live Stream Wednesday
The key event in the US National Book Foundation’s annual awards program is the ceremony on Wednesday evening (November 15) in New York City.
Edwidge Danticat Named Winner of Neustadt International Prize
The author of Oprah Book Club selection ‘Breath, Eyes, Memory,’ Haitian-American author Edwidge Danticat has won the 25th Neustadt Prize, awarded biennially.
Eight French-Canadian Publishers Bringing Their Authors to the Global Stage
Ahead of the 2017 Montréal Book Fair, we look at eight French Canadian publishers supporting local authors and bringing their books to the global stage.
Guadalajara International Book Fair This Year Welcomes Guest of Honor Madrid
At the Guadalajara Book Fair, the Guest of Honor is Madrid, and the rights center looks strong with 130 tables booked, 31 countries represented.
Indigenous Writers in Canada: Interview with Author Cherie Dimaline
There’s more work to be done in recognizing Indigenous authors in Canada, says Cherie Dimaline, a 2017 Governor General’s Literary Award winner.
Leading Canadian Writers: 2017 Winners of the Governor General’s Literary Awards are Announced
Authors, poets, illustrators and actors are among the winners of the 2017 Governor General’s Literary Awards for Canadian writing in French and English.
ReedPOP Announces First Headliners for 2018 BookCon
Newly released details about the 2018 BookCon’s weekend author lineup shows a program geared toward YA and younger readers.
Industry Notes: Albertine Opens Festival; Cynthia Nixon Hosts National Book Awards
Feminism Has No Boundaries’ is the title of France’s Albertine Books festival this week, as Cynthia Nixon is named Naitonal Book Awards host.