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European Union Prize for Literature: The 2021 Winners
May 18, 2021 at 5:36 pm

This year, the honors go to writers from countries including Bulgaria, Latvia, Iceland, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Sweden. The post European Union Prize for Literature: The 2021 Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Spanish-Language Digital Publishing: A New Report
May 18, 2021 at 4:31 pm

A new digital publishing report based on Bookwire's Spanish-language customers cautions the book industry on 'What We Need To Learn.' The post Spanish-Language Digital Publishing: A New Report appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Hilary Mantel and JK Rowling add lots to auction for global vaccine rollout
May 18, 2021 at 8:13 am

Fundraiser running until 21 May also includes chances to consult with star agent Jonny Geller and have a character named after you in a Sarah Pinborough novelA literary auction raising money to help vaccinate the world against coronavirus has made more than £23,000 so far, as book lovers bid to win signed novels by authors…

Floella Benjamin hosts virtual event for 30,000 pupils
May 18, 2021 at 1:45 am

Floella Benjamin has held a special schools event for more than 30,000 pupils, in what Macmilllan Picture Books says is one of the largest virtual author events to take place over the past year.

Beijing reveals hybrid book fair plan
May 18, 2021 at 1:45 am

The Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) has announced this year's event will be a hybrid of digital and physical, with Chinese assistants available to represent international publishers' titles.