With two awards in place this year, London’s Polari Book Prize announces its longlists and honors writers ‘whose work explores the LGBT experience.’
Lambda Literary 2019 Awards Issued in 24 Categories in LGBTQ+ Content
In their 31st year, the Lammys were sponsored by the Big Five publishers, independent houses, booksellers, and other retailers.
Amazon Literary Partnership Announces More than $1 Million in 2019 Grants
Reiterating its emphasis on voices underrepresented in many parts of the publishing industry, the Amazon Literary Partnership reaches its 10th year.
New Agency for African Middle Grade and YA Fiction: Accord Literary
Sarah Odedina and Deborah Ahenkorah have launched a literary agency specialized in mentoring and promoting African middle-grade and teen fiction.
At Bologna: Rights Sales Open on Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong’o’s ‘Sulwe’
Translation rights have gone on offer for the first time Monday (April 1) at Bologna Children’s Book Fair for actress Lupita Nyong’o’s picture book, Sulwe.
Reflecting a Diverse Reality in Children’s Books: New African Literature Partnership
Wanting to see more African characters in children’s books—both in Africa and internationally—publishers Sarah Odedina and Deborah Ahenkorah have formed a new partnership.
First PublisHer’s Dinner: Working to Support Women in Publishing
Working to build a global, supportive community of women in publishing, the first PublisHer’s dinner brought together some 30 women making a difference in the book business.
International Women’s Day 2019: Progress Among Publishers in France
Women hold an impressive number of executive posts in French publishing. On International Women’s Day, the hope is that more can move into top spots.
Issues and Debate at India’s 2019 Jaipur Bookmark Program: Freedom to Publish
The Jaipur Bookmark professional publishing program this year had Norway as its Country Partner and a visit from the Frankfurter Buchmesse’s Juergen Boos.
Wattpad Books: The Next Stage in the Platform’s Content Development
Under the aegis of Ashleigh Gardner, Wattpad Studios’ deputy general manager for publishing, the reading and writing platform at last has announced the development of its own publishing wing, Wattpad Books.