The US chapter of PEN International has issued its May overview of education-based efforts in censorship and policy changes.
England’s Emerald Publishing Names Teleen North American President
Formerly at Wiley and its US$500 million subscription business, Terri Teleen becomes president of Emerald’s North American division.
London Book Fair and Literacy Trust Open Schools Program
London Book Fair has announced its first schools program, expected to bring 80 students to the floor of the trade show this week at Olympia.
Scotland’s Highland Book Prize Names Its Shortlist
With a £2,000 purse for the winner, four shortlistees are named by the regionally specific Highland Book Prize.
Hachette Book Group: BIPOC Diversity at 36.4 Percent
The newest of four yearly reports from Hachette Book Group sees staff BIPOC diversity increasing by 2.5 percent in 2022.
In Singapore: the Asian Festival of Children’s Content Returns in May
After digital and hybrid editions for three years, Singapore’s Asian Festival of Children’s Content goes fully physical again.
In New York, the Audie Awards 2023: Top Honor to Viola Davis
The nonprofit Audio Publishers Association names its 2023 Audie Awards winners in 26 categories from Audio Drama to Young Listeners.
London Book Fair: A Keynote From Mayor Khan on the Climate Crisis
With a focus on Ukraine and daily keynotes each morning, London Book Fair’s programming is beginning to take shape.
London Book Fair’s New Director Gareth Rapley: ‘A Rich History’
The new director of London Book Fair, Gareth Rapley talks about the trade show ahead in mid-April and its place in the industry.
Penguin Random House’s Nihar Malaviya Announces a Reorganization
Penguin Random House interim CEO Nihar Malaviya says that international division chiefs will continue to report to him.