The Nigerian-American author won the Orange Prize in 2007 and her novel ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ was voted best of the Women’s Prize’s 25 years.
Taiwan’s New Transmedia Agency: A ‘Theatre of Voices’
The new Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) introduces drama, a historic newsreel, a boyhood tale, and a survey of literature.
As Frankfurt Week Winds Down: The Rentrée and the Pandemic
French booksellers say the annual introduction of new books is about the same as usual, but the consumers’ readiness is challenging.
Taiwan and Transmedia at The Arts+: Moving Stories on All Channels
The Taiwan Creative Content Agency is partnering with Frankfurt in a new initiative to develop intellectual property across platforms.
A Discussion on Translation From the Arab World
Presented by the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, a publisher and a translator weigh in with practical insights and observations.
The UK’s Booker Prize for Fiction Announces Its 2020 Shortlist
The six-title Booker Prize for Fiction shortlist carries forward four of the eight debuts that were included in its late-July longlist.
UK and USA: New Honors for Bibi Bakare-Yusuf and Walter Mosley
The African Studies Association UK has recognized Bibi Bakare-Yusuf, and the National Book Foundation honors author Walter Mosley.
Maggie O’Farrell Wins the UK’s 2020 Women’s Prize for Fiction
Historical fiction novel Hamnet, about the son of William Shakespeare, by Maggie O’Farrell becomes the 25th winner of the UK Women’s Prize for Fiction.
Singapore Book Council Names its 2020 Literature Prize Winners
The Singapore Literature Prize program honors work in the four official languages of the island nation: Chinese, English, Malay, and Tamil.
Digital Programming: The UK’s Women’s Prize Would Like To Sell You a Ticket
The UK’s Women’s Prize for Fiction is charging for four nights of shortlist readings and the awards ceremony in September.