In Finland, agent Elina Ahlbäck talks of the strength of Finnish nonfiction, especially in the area of national ‘sisu’ concepts of selfhood.
China Bestsellers in March: Adaptations on the Rise
A stage adaptation and the work of a strong translator were behind some of the standout books on China’s bestseller charts in March.
In England: The Branford Boase Award Names Its 2023 Shortlist
The UK’s Branford Boase Award honors debut efforts in children’s books and the editors as well as authors behind them.
Rights Roundup: Packing for London Book Fair
Today’s pre-London Book Fair Rights Roundup features work from the States, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Turkey, Spain, and Australia.
In Singapore: the Asian Festival of Children’s Content Returns in May
After digital and hybrid editions for three years, Singapore’s Asian Festival of Children’s Content goes fully physical again.
In England, the Yoto Carnegies Announce Children’s Books Shortlist
From the Yoto Carnegies, the Shadowers’ Choice Medals will again engage selected school programs, with sponsorship from Scholastic.
February’s China Bestsellers: A Crime Drama Knockout
Catapulted to the top of February’s list just weeks after its show’s premiere, ‘The Knockout’ smacks down ‘The Three-Body Problem.’
Rights Edition: Tove Jansson’s Moomin Characters Licensed to Barnes & Noble
Almost 80 years after the first of Tove Jansson’s Moomins appeared, the US market finds the durable characters at Barnes & Noble.
Rights Roundup: Post-Bologna Rights Deals for Adults
Following the robust turnout and programming at Bologna Children’s Book Fair, Rights Roundup looks at some work for the adult market.
The Folio Society: At Bologna To Meet Illustrators
The 75-year-old Folio Society partnered with Bologna Book Plus to reach out to the book fair’s internationally active illustrators.