Speaking of the conscious effort it takes to nurture literary creative talent, Joyce Carol Oates accepts the Jerusalem Prize on the opening of the 2019 Jerusalem International Book Forum.
Evolving the Jerusalem International Book Forum: ‘Focus and Format’
The world book publishing industry’s spring conference season moves this weekend to Sunday evening’s opening of the Jerusalem International Book Forum with Israel’s president, Ruvi Rivlin.
Jerusalem International Book Forum Announces Initial 2019 Programming Plans
Book-to-film trends and streaming entertainment are topics at the Jerusalem International Book Forum in May, as are panels on book sales.
Joyce Carol Oates Is Named the 2019 Jerusalem Prize Winner
One of the best-known American authors working today, Joyce Carol Oates has won the Jerusalem Prize and will attend the Jerusalem International Book Forum in May.
Jerusalem’s Zev Birger Editorial Fellowship Names 2019 Participants
Representing 18 countries in its 2019 class, the Zev Birger Editorial Fellowship will be part of the Jerusalem International Book Forum in May.
Stephanie Barrouillet on Trends in International Children’s Books and Rights Sales
Literary agent Stephanie Barrouillet looks at trending themes in global children’s books markets, like diversity, emotional growth, and current events.
A Reconstituted, Renamed Jerusalem International Book Forum Announces May Dates
Under its new name, the Jerusalem International Book Forum takes place May 12 to 15, 2019 and plans to shift away from its previous exhibition format and towards more events and networking.
Tel Aviv Agent Stephanie Barrouillet Offers Titles from Turkey and France
Authors and illustrators from Istanbul, Carcassonne, and Paris are featured in new children’s books that agent Stephanie Barrouillet is taking to Frankfurt.
Translation: Is More Arabic Literature Being Published in Hebrew?
From Haaretz: There may be signals that more Arabic-language material is being translated into Hebrew, although the situation is complex.
Author David Grossman and Translator Jessica Cohen Win the 2017 Man Booker International Prize
British-born translator Jessica Cohen and Israeli author David Grossman share the £50,000 Man Booker International purse for ‘A Horse Walks Into a Bar.’