Titles in this Frankfurt-bound Rights Roundup include work originally published in New Zealand, Taiwan, South Korea, the United States, France, and Norway.
The UK’s Ackerley Prize for Autobiography Names Its 2023 Shortlist
The former PEN Ackerley Prize is specialized in autobiography and is to name its 2023 winner on September 28 in London.
Book Aid International: 25,000 Books for Ukrainian Libraries
A September shipment to Kyiv comprises new books donated by UK publishers for Book Aid International and PEN chapters’ distribution.
In London, the PEN Pinter Prize Goes to Michael Rosen
Michael Rosen wins the PEN Pinter Prize for his ‘ability to address the most serious matters of life in a spirit of joy, humor, and hope.’
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.
London Book Fair Names Main Stage Speakers
Three days of high-level issue-driven programming at London Book Fair is set for the Main Stage series in April.
Malorie Blackman Wins England’s 2022 PEN Pinter Prize
The former children’s book laureate in the United Kingdom, Malorie Blackman will select English PEN’s next ‘International Writer of Courage.’
London Book Fair: Ukraine’s Presence at the Trade Show
Two programming events at London Book Fair will have particular bearing on Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
Saudi IPA Prix Voltaire Laureate Raif Badawi Released, Barred From Travel
The 2016 winner of the IPA’s Prix Voltaire has ended a 10-year prison sentence, but remains barred from leaving the Saudi kingdom.