In its 50th year, AWP (the Association of Writers and Writing Programs) returns to the US capital, with special focus on literature in a political society.
Rosarium’s Faces of Diverse Publishing: ‘Get Out of Our Way’
As Rosarium publisher Bill Campbell adds South African author Nikhil Singh to his list, he talks about how multicultural books are sold today.
The UK’s Inaugural Jhalak Prize Book of the Year Longlist: Now 11 Titles
Having started with 12 titles, the Jhalak Prize Book of the Year longlist stands now at 11 books, its intent to honor writers of color.
Diversity Is the Point at Sweden’s ‘Different’ Children’s Book Publisher: Olika
Swedish children’s book publisher Olika Förlag has a decade-long history of promoting diversity, challenging gender stereotypes, and winning awards for their work.
Diversity in Translation, a New Report from Europe
As rights and licensing appear to offer the world publishing industry more and more potential in terms of revenue, the new Diversity Report 2016 explores what works.
Political Overtones at the 2016 National Book Awards
With references to the US election, the National Book Award ceremony recognized writers of color, like Colson Whitehead, and joy as ‘an act of resistance.’
London Book Fair’s ‘Building Inclusivity’ Conference Explores Diversity
Amid ‘rhetoric of animosity and intolerance and the growing support for right-wing politicians,’ a new conference examines the publishing community’s accelerating drive for diversity.
Ebury’s Rebecca Smart: A Publishing ‘House Open to All’
‘It’s important that the book industry stays culturally in touch with the whole of society,’ says PRH Ebury’s Rebecca Smart. She brings her viewpoints to Frankfurt’s The Markets conference.
‘Latinx in Publishing’ Launches in Hispanic Heritage Month
With a goal of supporting and promoting ‘Latino/a/x’ people and literature in the publishing industry, a new network of book professionals formalizes the group’s activities.
International Industry Notes: PEN America on Banning Books in the USA
PEN America’s new report asserts that ‘diverse books’ frequently are the first to be yanked when it comes to book challenges and ‘soft censorship.’