The 36th edition of Mexico’s Guadalajara International Book Fair has opened with Sharjah as its guest of honor.
Nicaragua’s Sergio Ramírez on Leaving Latin America: ‘A Personal Choice’
While conceding that ‘asylum is very difficult,’ Nicaragua’s Sergio Ramírez, talks about moving to Spain and ‘the role of a writer.’
Lebanon’s Dar Al Jadeed Wins IPA’s 2021 Prix Voltaire
The IPA names the late Lokman Slim’s Dar Al Jadeed the 2021 Prix Voltaire laureate, and adds an award for China’s late Li Liqun.
Guatemala’s F&G Editores Wins AAP’s Freedom to Publish Award
Raúl Figueroa Sarti, thanks AAP for helping to expose ‘the risks that freedom of expression and publication are experiencing today.’
Wales’ 2021 Hay Festival Returns in an All-Digital Format
With internal staffing issues and the external pressure of the pandemic, the Hay Festival plans a second online iteration.
Guadalajara’s Book Fair Takes Wide-Angle Latin American Focus
Latin America is guest region of honor at this year’s Guadalajara Book Fair. Along with 650 writers from 44 countries, the fair will host a rights exchange program.
Nicaragua’s Sergio Ramírez Wins $250k Carlos Fuentes Prize
Nicaraguan writer and editor Sergio Ramírez (b. 1942) has won the $250,000 Carlos Fuentes Prize for Literary Creation in the Spanish Language.
Central American Publishers, Writers to Appear at Frankfurt Book Fair
Publishers from Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica will attend the Frankfurt Book Fair’s International Rights Directors Meeting for the first time to showcase regional talent.