The US chapter of PEN International has issued its May overview of education-based efforts in censorship and policy changes.
AI and the Book Business: AAP’s Annual General Meeting
Maria A. Pallante’s outline of AI’s considerations for publishing was the highlight of AAP’s 2023 annual meeting, streamed from Washington.
California Rep. Judy Chu To Be Honored by American Publishers
The 2023 annual general meeting of the Association of American Publishers: Issues in politics, history, copyright, and the industry.
At London Book Fair: Brexit and Creative Industry Funding
Describing an ‘inward-looking atmosphere,’ panelists at London Book Fair explored the funding impact of Brexit on the literature market.
PEN America Literary Award Winners: India’s Vinod Kumar Shukla Honored
The annual PEN America Literary Awards this year have included three career-achievement awards and 11 book awards.
PRH Updates Its US Workplace Demographics Profile
A new look at Penguin Random House’s US ‘progress as we work toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.’
International Writers on India at 75: Concern for the Nation’s Democracy
A letter to the Indian president and a collection of writings on the state of democracy are led by PEN International and PEN America.
Penguin Random House Issues Its New Diversity Report
‘Our workforce must reflect the society we live in,’ reads Penguin Random House’s frank new report on US staff and contributor demographics.
Anne Applebaum to the AAP: ‘Publish the Opposition’
Author and essayist Anne Applebaum told American publishers at their annual meeting that they have a role to play, both in Russia and China.
Penguin Random House, Authors Guild on Book Bannings
As book-bannings sweep the United States, two campaigns from the industry demonstrate different styles and tones of response.