Called a “Small United Nations of Rights Directors” by the German trade magazine Börsenblatt the year it began, the meeting continues to be an essential event for rights and licensing professionals four decades later.
New Edition of Clark’s Publishing Agreements Tackles AI
General Editor Lynette Owen shares what to expect from the 12th edition of the long-time publishing resource, particularly as artificial intelligence impacts aspects of the industry.
The Scouting Report with Arianna Reiche
This series highlights reports from the field by film/TV and literary scouts. This month, author turned scout Arianna Reiche shares why she launched Bo-sco and how she finds those ‘hidden gems’ filmmakers may be missing out on.
Rights Roundup: Stories from the Road
This month’s roundup features books all centering on women going on personal, emotional, and physical journeys.
A Royalty Management System Built for the Modern Author
Crealo works with publishers to foster stronger relationships with authors through intuitive royalty experience. (Sponsored)
Duke’s Allison Belan to Succeed Brian O’Leary at the Book Industry Study Group
Belan succeeds Brian O’Leary, who will retire from the role on June 30th.
The Scouting Report with Philippa Donovan
The first in a new series, this column by film/TV scout Philippa Donovan shares with publishers what they should know about this growing market, including popularity of novellas and short stories, reverse adaptation, and what stories travel.
Rights Roundup: Award-winning Books That Travel
This month’s roundup features books that appeal to audiences around the world, including a book featured in The BRAW Amazing Bookshelf, an International Booker Prize short list honoree, and a series by a classic thriller writer.
Helping Books Travel: Norway, Bologna’s 2026 Guest of Honor, Guarantees Translation Grants
Norwegian Literature Abroad (NORLA), which organized Norway’s guest of honor program at this year’s Bologna Children’s Book Fair, announced a plan to support translators’ fees for works of children’s and young adult literature from the Norwegian and Sámi languages.
Ahead of Bologna, Science and Nature Books Are Fueling China’s Children’s Book Market
Wang Linjun, President of Phoenix Fine Arts Publishing, said the group is heading to the Bologna Book Fair looking to support “ecological education for a new generation of globally-minded Chinese readers.”