In a statement, Ravensburger officials said the long-established Swiss publisher would remain independent, but will “benefit from the infrastructure and reach of the Ravensburger network.”
American Library Association Announces Winners of Its Annual Literary Awards
Among the awards announced this week are the Caldecott and Newbery medals for children’s and YA books, widely considered to be the most prestigious awards for young people’s literature in the U.S. By Andrew Richard Albanese, Editor-in-Chief The American Library Association this week announced the winners of its annual book awards, including the Caldecott and Newbery medals for children’s and …
Despite Freida McFadden’s Best Efforts, the French Book Market Slumped in 2025
Industry data reveals a stark concentration of sales around a handful of bestselling titles, masking structural challenges across the French publishing industry.
Bologna Children’s Book Fair Announces the 2026 ‘Illustrators Exhibition’ Selections
The winners were chosen from some 20,790 submissions from 4,158 illustrators representing 94 countries and regions.
Rights Roundup: Open Call for Latvian Literature Translation Funding
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USBBY Announces the 2026 Outstanding International Books List
The 2026 USBBY List of Outstanding Books features 41 titles from 24 countries which reflect universal themes of identity, hope, intergenerational bonds, friendship, play, curiosity, migration, nature, and cultural heritage
France’s 2025 Book Market: Freida McFadden’s Unprecedented Success and Leading Trends
NielsenIQ BookData highlights top books in France for 2025, including books by Nicolas Sarkozy, Prix Goncourt winner Laurent Mauvignier, and American authors Freida McFadden and Suzanne Collins.
Future-Proofing Equality: UK Children’s Publishing Braces for the U.S. Playbook
Can children’s publishing stay inclusive as US book bans spread? A UK symposium sounds the alarm and explores solutions.
China Bestsellers: Energies Around Shanghai’s Book Fair
As the annual China Shanghai International Book Fair season arrived, Beijing’s OpenBook research group had new observations to mention.
Endangered, Indigenous Languages Featured at Shanghai’s Fair
The dogged problem of endangered and Indigenous languages is a major one in children’s books.