Kids Can Press will see two of its book properties transformed into tv shows next fall: Ashley Spires’ graphic novels and picture books by Geneviève Côté.
Industry Notes: Zuiker Press’ Graphic Novels; Sweden’s Thunderful
The creator of television’s ‘CSI’ franchise and his wife create a new series of teen-told tales as graphic novels, Simon & Schuster distributing. And Sweden’s still young Thunderful Publishing has a new acquisition in Rising Star Games.
UK Illustrator Luke Pearson’s Series ‘Hilda’ Beats a Path to Netflix
In a new series directed by Andy Coyle, illustrator Luke Pearson’s ‘Hilda’ series of graphic novels from Nobrow’s Flying Eye Books is to premiere on Netflix in September.
The Graphic Novel’s Dilemma: Debating a Genre’s Search for Respect
If the graphic novel has come of age, that didn’t slow down the debate around this genre’s search for its place in publishing at Guadalajara.
A Visual Playground: France Introduces Its Guest of Honor Pavilion
Before the crowds arrive at the Frankfurt Book Fair, we get a preview of the France Guest of Honor pavilion and what inspired this exhibition.
Strengthening Local Content Industries in a Global Media Landscape: StoryDrive China
Several speakers at last week’s StoryDrive China conference reminded us that storytelling on a local level can be just as impactful as going global.
British Comics Publishers in a Changing Marketplace: ‘We Want To Do More Comics’
‘Comics are one of the few things that kids get to choose themselves,’ says one panelist at London Book Fair, as British comics publishers talk transition.
What’s Selling: Global Rights Update from Penguin Random House
It’s no surprise that book publishing giant Penguin Random House has plenty of success selling rights around the world. Here are their most recent highlights from the US and UK.
Sonny Liew’s ‘Charlie Chan’ Leads Singapore Literature Prizes
Every two years, honors are given for outstanding work in English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. A record number of submissions—235 across the twelve categories—marks the 2016 awards.
US French Embassy Releases Its 2016 Translation Report
The US French Embassy’s books division reports that 32 French titles for kids are among a strong showing of translations in the United States in 2016.