In response to an appeal led by the Lithuanian Culture Institute, three major book fairs issue statements about Russia and Ukraine.
International Book Business: Solidarity With Ukraine
The European Writers’ Council issues its statement in Russian. Signatories join from Spain, Croatia, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, more.
Awards: Bologna Children’s Book Fair’s 2022 Ragazzi Winners
With 14 jurors having worked their way through 2,215 submissions from 61 countries, the 2022 Bologna Ragazzi Award winners are announced.
Venice’s 39th Mauri School, Part One: A ‘New Future’
The 2022 Mauri School conference commentary from booksellers and publishers was a deep look at ‘The New Future’ ahead for books.
Interview With Bologna’s Elena Pasoli: ‘The Response Is Amazing’
‘The buzz and energy’ of Bologna Children’s Book Fair, Elena Pasoli says, is powered by publishers’ confirmations from 50 nations.
Bologna and London Book Fair Highlight Authors Roberts and O’Farrell
Michèle Roberts in Italy and Maggie O’Farrell in England: Bologna and London announce brand-name author participation.
Italy’s Publishers Report a Crisis in Paper Costs, Art and Travel Books
‘We are faced with two emergencies’ in paper costs and the state of art-book and tourism publishing, says AIE’s leadership.
Books To Screen Edition: Literary Agents’ and Rights Directors’ Film Deals
Publishers and literary agents report their books to film deals, and the year ahead already is a standout for film and television adaptations.
Awards: Bologna Children’s Book Fair Names Its 56th Illustrators’ Exhibition Winners
This year, Bologna Children’s Book Fair’s Illustrators’ Exhibition features winning work from 78 artists in 29 international markets.
In Italy, Bologna Book Plus Announces Some 2022 Events
The upcoming Bologna Children’s Book Fair program will include instructional sessions set up by the Bologna Book Plus team.