At Frankfurter Buchmesse, the African Publishers Network and International Publishers Association reaffirm their commitment to regional programming for African publishers.
Marie Tomičić at Sweden’s Olika: Winning Football Books for Girls
The Swedish publisher Olika’s series of books about Sweden’s top women’s football stars got a kick in visibility this summer with the World Cup in France.
Dominique Raccah Introduces a ‘Sourcebooks International’ Sales Team
With a speaking appearance at Sharjah International Book Fair, Dominique Raccah introduced her new ‘Sourcebooks International’ team at Frankfurt.
Frankfurt 2019: Big Crowds, Upbeat Industry, Social Purpose
Overall visitor numbers were up at the 2019 Frankfurter Buchmesse, where rights trade was brisk and events addressed timely topics including Brexit, feminism, racism, and climate crisis.
Frankfurt’s Guest of Honor Spotlight Passes from Norway to Canada
‘I believe we will surprise you,’ said Canada FBM2020 president Caroline Fortin, as the Frankfurt Guest of Honor scroll passed to her from NORLA director Margit Walsø.
In Frankfurt: Spain’s New Translation Grants and Market Data
Ramping up activities for its 20201 turn as Frankfurt’s Guest of Honor, Spain launched expanded translation funding and presented book market statistics at the fair.
Mohamed Sabry Brings Youthful Energy to his Egyptian Publishing House
In Frankfurt as part of the fair’s 2019 Invitation Program, Egyptian publisher Mohamed Sabry has seen success with his fresh approach to running Kayan Publishing.
Canada Previews the ‘Colorful Fabric’ of its Frankfurt 2020 Guest of Honor Program
A delegation of Canadian publishers, creatives, and officials offered a preview of the country’s plans for its turn as Frankfurt’s Guest of Honor in 2020.
Publishing Perspectives Talks: Executive Women on Pay and Bias in the Book Business
Amid what Amazon Publishing’s Mikyla Bruder describes as ‘the unconscious bias you’re confronted with every day,’ panelists call for equal pay for women.
At Frankfurt, IPA’s General Assembly Welcomes Côte d’Ivoire to Membership
Seated at Frankfurter Buchmesse, the International Publishers Association’s general assembly has approved developments in its member-organizations list.