For his 100th Publishing Perspectives column, Richard Charkin has some questions for the industry…
AUPresses Inaugurates Its First African American President
Stephanie Williams, Director of the Wayne State University Press in Detroit, Michigan, took over as the new AUpresses’ president at the 2026 AUPresses Annual Meeting, which wrapped up on June 15 in Seattle.
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.
Penguin Random House Urges U.S. Congress to Reject Republican Book Banning Bill
“The bill creates strong incentives for schools to remove or avoid a wide range of books and materials,” wrote PRH SVP Skip Dye in a letter to lawmakers, adding that, if passed, the law would also force educators and librarians to self-censor, resulting in “further marginalization of vulnerable communities.”
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.
Lisbon’s 2025 Book 2.0 Draws More than 700 Participants
In its third iteration, Lisbon’s Book 2.0 conference explores the urgency of a reading deficit and international pathways to come. (Sponsored)
The UK’s 2025 Polari Prize Controversy and Its Implications
The Polari-Boyne controversy in London may have raised considerations for other awards-programs’ organizers.
Lisbon’s Book 2.0 Speakers Include IPA’s Gvantsa Jobava
Focused on ‘The Future of Reading,’ Portugal’s Book 2.0 conference looks at ‘reinventions of books, reading, and human potential.’ (Sponsored)
London’s Polari Prizes Release Their 2025 Longlists
The United Kingdom’s two Polari Prizes, one for debut publications, honor work focused on LGBTQ+ issues and experience.
Programming: The International Publishers Association at Frankfurt
The International Publishers Association has a full schedule of events planned for Frankfurter Buchmesse, most open to trade visitors.