Penguin Random House’s site focused on the publisher’s social outreach has a 2020 update on international projects and growth in diversity.
The UK’s Comedy Women in Print Prize Announces 2021 Longlists
Longlists of both published and unpublished comedic writing from women have been announced in the Comedy Women in Print Prize’s third year.
Rights Roundup: Nostalgia, Uncertainty, an ‘Ex-Son,’ and ‘Lost Words’
Rights Roundup today includes titles from Russia, Catalonian Spain, Turkey, Australia, Germany, Chile, and the Belarusian struggle.
English PEN’s Centenary Features Adichie, Shafak, Thiong’o, Dangarembga
The centerpiece of English PEN’s year-long celebration of its 100th year is September’s three-day program of events in London.
The Digital Bologna: A Literary Agent’s Viewpoint
Children’s rights agent Stephanie Barrouillet sees challenges in the late-pandemic approaches the industry has had to adopt.
At Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: ‘The Art of Translation’
Questions of fidelity to a text were among topics discussed by Marilyn Booth, Michael Cooperson, and Hamed Al Ghaithi.
In London, the Women’s Prize for Fiction Names Its Shortlist
Two titles on this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist are debuts. The winner of the 2021 edition is expected to be announced on May 7.
Faber & Faber: Stephen Page Names Mary Cannam to Managing Director
The promotion of Mary Cannam to the operational leadership of Faber sees Page continuing to work with her, now as executive chair.
The UK Women’s Prize for Fiction Names a 16-Title Longlist
With six nationalities represented and the same number of debuts this year, the Women’s Prize for Fiction plans a July winner’s announcement.
The UK’s Emerald Publishing: A Decline in Research Output from Women
Reporting a 35-percent drop in research from women in early-stage roles during the COVID-19 pandemic, Emerald opens a support network.