The Association of American Publishers is opening new committee-level development projects in both climate and diversity.
Toronto’s Annick Press: ‘Global Certified Accessible’ in Canadian Ebooks
Among the first children’s publishers to achieve Benetech’s accreditation, Annick Press stresses that ‘diversity’ includes access.
At Sharjah: IPA President Bodour Al Qasimi on Diversity in Publishing
‘Sometimes we can become prisoners of our preconceptions,’ the International Publishers Association’s Bodour Al Qasimi tells colleagues in Sharjah.
Buchmesse’s Next Guest of Honor: Spain Returns to Frankfurt
After more than 30 years, Spain returns to Frankfurt as guest of honor in 2022 with a broad array of rich and vibrant programming. (Sponsored)
A Frankfurt Masterclass: PLOS, CCC, and How Open Is Open Access?
PLOS’ Niamh O’Connor tells CCC’s Christopher Kenneally that in open access, ‘We need to keep asking ourselves open for whom?’
A Frankfurt Conference Interview: Siv Bublitz on Publishing ‘Books That Speak to Each Other’
Siv Bublitz, speaking in the digital Frankfurt Conference on Oct 12, has led S. Fischer to optimize its editorial and book publishing strategy.
Before You Go to Frankfurt: Trade Publishing in Focus
Coming up to speed: The Frankfurt Conference track on Tuesday brings world trade publishing points into sharp focus ahead of Buchmesse 2021.
Canada’s Kids Can Press Opens a ‘Black Write’ Incubator with Nelvana
The children’s publisher Kids Can Press has partnered with Nelvana to develop content from Black writers, submissions opening now.
Survey: Canadians Say They’re Reading More Diverse Books
While Canadians surveyed said they’re reading more widely, they’re not sure they want authors writing outside their own demographics.
IBBY Holds Its 37th Congress in Moscow and Online
‘A robust roadmap for the future of publishing,’ the IPA’s Bodour Al Qasimi says, needs a strong stance on children’s literature and reading.