‘We understand that great content plays a significant role in creating a high-quality app,’ says Bakhram Fayzutdinov on licensing ‘Deer Little Forest.’
Industry Notes: MetaMetrics Announces an Upgrade to the Lexile Framework for Young Readers
‘To advance the science behind measuring text complexity,’ Lexile Framework has been enhanced, according to its parent company, MetaMetrics.
Québec’s Copibec Opens the Newest Challenge to Canada’s Copyright Modernization Act
‘You have to pay for access to educational content,’ says Copibec’s Frédérique Couette, launching a class action lawsuit against Université Laval
Romania May Allow Only One State Textbook Publisher, FEP Warns
Private publishers could be shut out of Romania’s schoolbook market in a new law that would name a single textbook publisher for the country.
McGraw-Hill and iFlipd Pilot a Weekly Textbook Rental Program
In a timely partnership for the school year, international publisher McGraw-Hill and ebook-and-print bundler iFlipd pilot a $15-per-week textbook rental.
Industry Notes: EC Chooses Spain’s Odilo; Quarto Breaks Off Talks
Talking of ‘innovative and affordable solutions to assist schools and universities,’ Odilo announces a deal with the European Commission.
Germany’s Klett Partners with Romania’s Editorial ART in Educational Publishing
Watching Romanian youth leave for education elsewhere in Europe, Bucharest’s Grupal Editorial Art is teaming up with Stuttgart’s Klett Gruppe to raise educational standards at home.
Foundation Notes: UK’s No Barriers in Bangladesh; PEN America Digital Archive Now Live
As the young UK-based charity crowdfunds its Bangladesh books initiatives, PEN America has material dating to 1966 in its newly launched digital archive.
‘Bringing More Canadian Books to Classrooms’: Ontario’s New Strategy
Publishers now can apply for $250,000 in grants to promote Canadian literature to Ontario’s teachers, librarians, and school boards.
Kenya’s Longhorn Publishers Announces Investment in Its Digital Strategy
From Capital FM Business: Nairobi’s Longhorn Publishers is investing in a new strategy to offer digital textbooks and content for e-learning platforms.