The world’s most influential publishing trade show for younger readers was green-lighted only on January 15.
Bologna Outlook: Stephanie Barrouillet of SB Rights Agency
Despite ongoing COVID concerns and Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Stephanie Barrouillet looks ahead to an upbeat in-person Bologna.
Book Fair Directors on Ukraine: ‘We Cannot Remain Silent’
The leadership of 14 international book fairs in 13 nations agree to suspend contact with Russian state institutions and agencies.
‘Russian Scribes Against the War’: Independent Russian Publishers Protest
The understandable ‘ban all Russian publishing’ response from some to Putin’s assault on Ukraine overlooks Russia’s independent book sector.
Frankfurter Buchmesse Applications Open: Fellowships and Grant Program
Three fellowships and a grant program for small publishers are taking submissions now for the 2022 Frankfurter Buchmesse.
Ukraine’s Yulia Kozlovets: ‘Do Not Be Indifferent’
Interview: The director of the Book Arsenal Festival in Kyiv talks about life amid missile strikes and Putin’s ‘crime against humanity.’
Trade Shows on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Frankfurt, London, Bologna
In response to an appeal led by the Lithuanian Culture Institute, three major book fairs issue statements about Russia and Ukraine.
Frankfurter Buchmesse Leadership: ‘Great Dismay’ for Ukraine
‘Frankfurter Buchmesse has maintained close relationships with publishers, authors, and industry-related institutions in Ukraine for many years,’ says Juergen Boos.
Tunisian and Moroccan Publishers Meet with IPA’s Bodour Al Qasimi
Stops in mid-February for the IPA president Al Qasimi included meetings with publishers in Tunisia and Morocco.
Markus Dohle Seeds New ‘Book Defense Fund’ at PEN America
The worldwide CEO of Penguin Random House, Markus Dohle, personally is donating US$500,000 to open the Dohle Book Defense Fund.