The Swedish Academy’s honor recognizes Swedish-English translators and their association in England for their international impact.
London’s Al Saqi Bookstore Is Ending a 44-Year Run
A prized center of Arabic language, culture, and literature in London is closing amid mounting economic and post-Brexit challenges.
In England, the Banipal Prize Names Its 2022 Shortlist
Three English translations of Arabic literary works are now are in contention for the 2022 Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize.
Sheikh Zayed Award Names Its Translation Category Longlist
The 11 longlisted submissions for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award’s Translation category came from six Arab nations.
Arabic Language Centre Issues Rights Grants, Signs UAEU Agreement
Publishing houses in 16 countries are to benefit from the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre’s ‘Spotlight on Rights’ grants.
Rights Roundup: On the Other Side of Frankfurt
As the year wends its way toward its exit, we have new rights action reported to us for today’, in this chilly post-Frankfurt autumn.
The US National Book Awards: Celebrating the Winners
The 2022 National Book Awards fundraising gala was a boisterous and profound coming-back-together after two years of digital editions.
Publishing Scotland Opens Translation Fund for International Publishers
Publishing Scotland has opened a new round of funding to support the translation of Scottish literature into other languages. The deadline is January 23.
Sheikh Zayed Book Award: Submission Evaluation Concludes for 17th Edition
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award reading panel has concluded its review of 3,151 submissions from 60 nations, a record influx of nominations.
Sharjah Conference: ‘Hungry for International Content’
As Sharjah’s conference concludes, speakers turn to translation, multinational publishing, and potential Arab-market advances.