A 20-year-old press known for attracting the ire of the authorities in Bangkok wins the IPA’s Prix Voltaire.
Banned Books Week: PEN Calls Out ‘a Movement to Censor’
In its ‘Banned in the USA’ report, PEN America makes the case that much of the United States’ book banning dynamic is coordinated.
Hong Kong Sentences Five Publishers: IPA Joins Objections
Aligned with concerns from world NGOs, the IPA’s Einarsson warns of a ‘once vibrant publishing market’ now ‘constrained’ in Hong Kong.
Frankfurter Buchmesse Wins German Publisher Hoffmann und Campe’s 2022 Julius Campe Award
The Julius Campe Award this year recognizes the 74-year-old Frankfurter Buchmesse for its work in literature and ‘genuine spirit.’
In the States, Virginia Judge Rules Against Book-Banning Attempt
In The Association of American Publishers and Authors Guild had filed an amicus brief in the case, which sought to limit sales of two books.
IPA, EU, Germany, USA Protest Pham Doan Trang’s Imprisonment by Vietnam’s Authorities
The Vietnamese publisher, author, and journalist Pham Doan Trang’s appeal of her nine-year sentence is rejected by the Hanoi court.
International Writers on India at 75: Concern for the Nation’s Democracy
A letter to the Indian president and a collection of writings on the state of democracy are led by PEN International and PEN America.
England’s Firsts London’s 65th Outing Features Historic Banned Books
In the run-up to Banned Book Week, Firsts London will feature censorship from past centuries.
The Salman Rushdie Attack: IPA Calls for ‘Redoubling Our Commitment’
As Salman Rushdie struggles with his injuries, the world publishing industry demands protection for the freedom to publish.
Publishing Persecuted and War-Affected Authors: Europe’s #FreeAllWords
The new #FreeAllWords initiative is an effort by European writers and translators to publish Ukrainian and Belarusian writings.