The upstart NGO has devised an ingenious plan give children two things they desperately need—books, and a place to call their own.
China Bestsellers, June 2026: Fantasy and Comics, Personal Growth, and a Focus on Cities
Beijing based OpenBook shares June 2026 book sales across fiction, nonfiction, and children’s titles, with insight into what books by foreign authors are also selling well.
China Bestsellers, May 2026: Screen Adaptations Drive Book Sales
OpenBook shares insight into May 2026 book sales across fiction, nonfiction, and children’s titles, with insight into what books by foreign authors are also selling well.
Building a Nigerian Picturebook Ecosystem
Author, festival organizer, and Ouida Books founder Lola Shoneyin on her efforts to establish “a living picturebook culture” for Nigerian children “that can also compete confidently in global marketplaces.”
China Bestsellers, April 2026: Flash Fiction, Health and Wellness, and Comics+
OpenBook shares insight into April 2026 book sales across fiction, nonfiction, and children’s titles, with insight into what books by foreign authors are also selling well.
At a Vibrant 2026 Bologna Children’s Book Fair, a Model of Resilience and Diversity
The fair reported 32,652 professional visitors, a slight 2% drop from 2025, attributed to the complexity of the international situation and travel difficulties.
In Africa, a Thriving Market for Francophone Children’s Books
Once dominated by imported catalogs and a few major publishers, the children’s book sector in Africa is now experiencing a boom, writes Agnès Debiage.
Bookstorm, an Illustration Project in Nigeria That Grew Out of a Partnership with the Bologna Children’s Book Fair
The innovative program aims to support the creation of children’s books that “reflect the realities, cultures, and dreams of Nigerian children.”
Rights Roundup: London Book Fair on the Horizon
Ahead of London, this month’s roundup features two fascinating novels, one hilarious and informative children’s book, and a chance to share any pre-fair deals in next week’s LBF preview.
In Praise of Edward Gorey at the End of the Centenary
As the year of events and celebration for American writer and artist Edward Gorey come to an end, Erin Cox muses on the lasting importance of Gorey’s work.