The 2018 cycle of seven prizes in translation administered by the UK’s Society of Authors names its shortlists.
Bookselling Without Borders and Tišma Prize Open for Submissions
The Bookselling Without Borders program will again send bookstore workers to international book fairs and trade shows. And Novi Sad’s new Tišma Prize is in its inaugural year.
Joyce Carol Oates Is Named the 2019 Jerusalem Prize Winner
One of the best-known American authors working today, Joyce Carol Oates has won the Jerusalem Prize and will attend the Jerusalem International Book Forum in May.
New Translated YA Book Shortlist from GLLI; New Translators’ Grants From SCBWI
SCBWI has opened a new work-in-progress grant program for translators, and GLLI soon will name its first Translated YA Book Prize.
The UK’s Republic of Consciousness Announces Its 2019 Longlist
With its ‘wonderfully argumentative’ attitude in play, the small-publisher awards program Republic of Consciousness names its roster of 13 titles. And gripes that it can be only 13.
Ireland’s Sally Rooney Leads Costa Prize Category Winners
The acclaimed young Irish author Sally Rooney is the winner of the 2018 Costa Book Prize in the novel category. The overall Costa Book of the Year is to be named January 29.
International Prize for Arabic Fiction Names 2019 Longlist
The 12th annual International Prize for Arabic Fiction is designed to promote literary excellence and translation and features seven women authors on its longlist.
British Book Awards Expanded for 2019 in Children’s Books, Small Presses
The annual British Book Awards, with winners to be announced May 13, are widening their recognition of independent publishers and of nonfiction and illustrated work in children’s books.
Jorge Herralde of Spain’s Anagrama on Latin America and Being Adaptable
At the Guadalajara International Book Fair, Anagrama director Jorge Herralde spoke as both a champion of Latin American work and a survivor in publishing.
Man Booker Prize for Fiction Announces Its 2019 Jury
Led by Hay Festival founder Peter Florence, the 2019 Man Booker Prize jury features a pianist and composer, a filmmaker, a broadcaster and a publisher.