Programming at Frankfurt Pavilion in October will feature issues in politics and publishing’s role in the protection of democracy.
Daniel Kehlmann: The German Peace Prize’s Salman Rushdie Speech
The author and essayist Daniel Kehlmann will give the laudation on Frankfurter Buchmesse’s final day, for Salman Rushdie’s award.
The German Book Trade’s Peace Prize: Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie is to be honored in Frankfurt with the German book trade’s Peace Prize on October 22, for ‘his indomitable spirit.’
In London: The British Book Awards Honor Salman Rushdie
Near the conclusion of the British Book Awards’ gala evening in London, the ‘Nibbies’ offer an unexpected honor for Salman Rushdie.
IPA’s Prix Voltaire Deadline Week: Censorship, Bannings
Amid final nominations for IPA’s Prix Voltaire, book bannings and charges of censorship raise new controversies in children’s content.
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.
The Salman Rushdie Attack: IPA Calls for ‘Redoubling Our Commitment’
As Salman Rushdie struggles with his injuries, the world publishing industry demands protection for the freedom to publish.
Rushdie Stabbed: Wylie Says He’s Now Off Ventilator
The 24-year-old accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie 10 times pled not guilty on Saturday to a charge of assault and attempted murder.
Booker Prize 2019 Goes to Two: Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo
Termed a ‘shock announcement’ by the Booker Foundation, a 1993 rule against splitting the Booker is defied by this year’s jury, led by Peter Florence.
Atwood and Rushdie on the UK’s 2019 Booker Prize Shortlist
A set of six novels the Booker’s Gaby Wood calls ‘political, orchestral, fearless, felt’ is announced in London, the 2019 Booker Prize shortlist.
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