Bertelsmann’s Thomas Rabe announces Nihar Malaviya is the permanent worldwide CEO of Penguin Random House.
UAE: Sharjah International Book Fair Names South Korea Its Guest of Honor
The upcoming 42nd edition of Sharjah International Book Fair will host South Korea as its guest of honor market in November.
KKR Agrees To Buy Simon & Schuster for $1.62 Billion
The acquisition of Simon & Schuster by KKR, Jonathan Karp says, is enhanced by KKR’s interest in company growth and employee equity.
US Book Bannings: PEN America Sues a Florida School District
PEN America’s lawsuit includes Penguin Random House, authors, and parents in its plaintiffs in a court filing made in Pensacola.
UAE: Sharjah’s Book Authority Establishes a Board of Directors
Bodour Al Qasimi leads a newly named board of directors, appointed to support and oversee the work of the Sharjah Book Authority.
Open Road’s ‘Free Voices’: Selling Banned Books in a New Initiative
The idea behind Open Road’s new ‘Free Voices’ is to market banned books to consumers through the company’s ‘Ignition’ channels.
Discussions: Sharjah Booksellers Conference Workshops
In Emma House’s apt programming, workshops held a key interactive dynamic at the Sharjah International Booksellers Conference.
Dohle, Al Qasimi, Al Ameri: Sharjah Booksellers Conference
At the 2023 Sharjah Booksellers Conference, Markus Dohle urges booksellers and publishers to ‘jump together’ into a promising future.
Sharjah’s Booksellers Conference: 400 Attending
Markus Dohle headlines the second iteration of Sharjah’s Booksellers Conference, May 1 and 2, in an interactive program for 400 attendees.
Penguin Random House’s Nihar Malaviya Announces a Reorganization
Penguin Random House interim CEO Nihar Malaviya says that international division chiefs will continue to report to him.