From Frontier Myanmar: ‘A complete collection of all our child-authored books’ is part of the reading program one literacy-based charity delivers to kids.
Myanmar’s Book Plaza: A Hope That Consumers Will ‘Spend Time Inside the Shop’
Although one of its inspirations didn’t live to see it open, Yangon Book Plaza is intended to expand traditional ideas of bookselling in Myanmar.
Book Publishing Market Overview: Myanmar’s Challenges and Potential
In a land of nearly 2,000 small book publishers, Myanmar’s post-junta industry is strengthening its ties to ASEAN and serving a youthful demographic.
Southeast Asia’s Rising Publishing World: An Interview With Kenneth Quek
Southeast Asia’s publishing industries show promising signs of growth despite being under-translated and overly vulnerable to censorship, says Kenneth Quek.
‘Better Times Returning’: Planning a House of Literature in Myanmar
The European ‘House of Literature’ tradition of a non-commercial café-style center for writers may be in the offing in Myanmar, at the site of a once-censored newspaper.
Translation in Myanmar: A Struggle in Today’s Market
One legacy of pre-publication censorship, even as Myanmar moves toward more contemporary values, is a stubborn lack of translation from English.
British Council Publishes Anthology of Myanmar Literature
A new anthology published by the British Council features 28 stories from Myanmar, originally written in 11 languages.
80 Years Later, Orwell’s “Burmese Days” Wins Award in Burma
The Burmese Ministry of Information announced that a new translation of Orwell’s 1934 novel, Burmese Days, won the National Literary Award’s informative literature award.
After 15 Years, PEN International Finally Opens in Myanmar
After years of being blocked by a hostile government, a PEN International Center has finally opened in Myanmar, with 23 active members.
Myanmar’s Literati Shake Off Past, Look to Future
New freedoms and the patronage of pro-Democracy politician Aung San Suu Kyi helped Myanmar host its first book festival, where once-banned books were openly on display.