Before the crowds arrive at the Frankfurt Book Fair, we get a preview of the France Guest of Honor pavilion and what inspired this exhibition.
Christmas In October: UK Rights Rustler Matt Haig Sleighs to Frankfurt Book Fair
Canongate flies in author Matt Haig to meet his international publishers at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Haig’s previous titles sold into 22 countries.
UAE’s Kalimat Foundation at Göteborg Book Fair: Arabic Books for Children
During Göteborg Book Fair, the Sharjah-based Kalimat Foundation supports Arabic-language young readers with new books for 25 Swedish library programs.
Multi-Territory Digital Publishing Rights Sold for ‘Deer Little Forest’
‘We understand that great content plays a significant role in creating a high-quality app,’ says Bakhram Fayzutdinov on licensing ‘Deer Little Forest.’
Industry Notes: MetaMetrics Announces an Upgrade to the Lexile Framework for Young Readers
‘To advance the science behind measuring text complexity,’ Lexile Framework has been enhanced, according to its parent company, MetaMetrics.
Vietnamese Titles Reaching New Audiences from New Zealand to Russia
From VietnamNet: Vietnamese titles are seeing modest gains in rights sales abroad, from Russia and New Zealand to other countries in Southeast Asia.
UK Author-Illustrator Judith Kerr Named a Specsavers Platinum Bestseller
The German-born British children’s writer Judith Kerr is now a member of the Platinum Bestseller club, awarded the honor by Specsavers and Nielsen Book.
Frankfurt Debut: Singapore’s SnapLearn Brings AR and VR to Publishers’ Books
After 15 years in R&D in the AR and VR space, SnapLearn is headed for Frankfurt with a royalty-sharing business model and virtual reality for books.
Kalimat Foundation’s Ara Initiative Helps Sight-Impaired Children Read
The Ara program from the Kalimat Foundation in the United Arab Emirates is working to make reading accessible to sight-impaired children in the Gulf region.
Rights Tips: German Children’s Books to Watch for at Frankfurt
From the Frankfurt Book Fair New York Editors Trip this summer, here are some of the hottest German children’s books you shouldn’t miss this year.