In China, an interesting new fiction bestseller is mixed with nonfiction—and become a point of debate among Chinese readers.
China Bestsellers in December: ‘Poverty Alleviation’ and a ‘Tea House’
A mix of classics and newcomers structures the lists from December in China, with the approach of the Lunar New Year.
China Bestsellers: November’s Big Sales Rule the Charts
Major seasonal sales impacted the bestseller charts in China in November, as illustrated books saw strong performances from two children’s book series.
China Bestsellers: Youth Titles Compete With the Classics
Though classics remained heavy on the Chinese fiction list in October, literature for youth is growing in strength.
This Week: Discussions on Children’s Books in México and Germany
A cooperative effort produces series of international discussions on children’s book markets, author-illustrator relations, and bookselling.
Penguin Random House Canada: Adrienne Tang to Build In-House Rights Business
Adrienne Tang, longtime rights director with Kids Can Press, moves to Penguin Random House Canada to create ‘an entirely new in-house rights operation,’ says CEO Kristin Cochrane.
Sourcebooks Announces Partnership with PRH’s DK for Europe and the UK
DK will handle European and British sales and marketing for Sourcebooks to expand the USA-based publisher’s international reach.
Asian Festival of Children’s Content 2020: A COVID-Aware Edition
Singapore’s 2020 Asian Festival of Children’s Content draws from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas for its programming.
World KidLit: Translation Rights and Challenges in Children’s Books
In an upcoming digital discussion, World Kid Lit, focused on translated literature for children, will hear from translators.
Spain’s Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial and Canada’s Wattpad Strike Rights Deal
PRH Grupo Editorial gets translation rights to English-language titles from Wattpad Book, a world Spanish exclusive.