Titles in our Rights Roundup come from Japan by way of Finland, as well as Slovakia, Sweden, Germany, Turkey, the United States, and France.
In France, a ‘Stop Marketing’ Agreement for Authors Whose Rights Revert
Authors in France who retrieve their rights but find that their books still are being marketed now have an avenue to appeal.
International Prize for Arabic Fiction Names Its 2021 Shortlist
Six titles are shortlisted for the 2021 International Prize for Arabic Fiction. Its recognized novels have been translated into some 30 languages.
AIE Appeals for Ongoing Cultural Support in Italy’s Recovery Plan
The Italian Publishers Association is moving to make permanent some of the cooperative partnerships achieved during the pandemic.
Diversity and Identity in Québec’s Literature: A Changing Landscape
‘We’re now in a multicultural moment,’ says McGill University’s Alain Farah. ‘Literature can have something else to say.’ (Sponsored)
Rights Roundup: A Festive Weekend in Finland
From Switzerland, the United States, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Italy, Norway, today’s titles include work for adults and children.
Québécois Modern Classics Find New Life in German Translations
Three successful translations of contemporary classics from Québec are well positioned in the German market for Frankfurter Buchmesse.
France’s Publishers and Reed Announce Cancellation of Salon du Livre Paris 2021
The latest in international book fairs, festivals, and trade shows, France’s Salon du Livre Paris cnacels its 2021 iteration.
Publishing in Seussville: When Children’s Books Are Politicized
Oh, the book sales they’ll drive! After six Dr. Seuss books are discontinued, NPD looks at the latest US book sales data for insights.
Frankfurt to ‘Re:Connect’ in October: Exhibitor Registration Opens Today
Frankfurt Book Fair opens registration for its 2021 trade show, which includes subsidized stand costs, workstations, and a revised hall layout.