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  • Romance Writers of America Files for Bankruptcy

    Citing a sharp decline in membership, Romance Writers of America has filed for chapter 11 four years after controversies over issues of diversity wrought internal havoc at the organization

  • Italy Unveils Program for 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair

    As the fair's guest of honor, Italy will be represented by more than 100 authors and speakers at this year's fair, as part of a robust programming slate programming with the theme 'Roots in the Future.' Italy was previously the guest of honor at Frankfurt in 1988.

  • Sights and Insights from the 2024 U.S. Book Show

    This year's U.S. Book Show, held on May 22, was its most successful iteration yet. In case you missed it—or if you're ready to relive it—we've rounded up some highlights and takeaways from all the panels.

  • Book Biz CEOs Discuss Navigating Rapid Changes at 2024 U.S. Book Show

    More than 800 attendees joined PW and the AALA at this year's U.S. Book Show, where the CEOs of Abrams, Baker & Taylor, Scholastic, and Simon & Schuster kicked off programming with insights on the state of the industry, AI, retaining talent, and more.

  • CI2024: Authors and Illustrators to Meet

    More than 60 authors and illustrators will interact with booksellers in New Orleans, during keynotes, panel sessions, dinners, a reception and publisher-sponsored after party, and, of course, the costume party.

  • Children's Institute 2024: A Bookseller’s Mardi Gras

    Children’s Institute returns to New Orleans for networking, education, authors to meet, and literary lagniappe (books, ARCs, and swag). As of May 1, 377 booksellers had registered for the annual conference.

  • PEN America Holds Annual Gala Following Months of Turmoil

    Free expression nonprofit PEN America held its annual Literary Gala yesterday at the Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. A small group of protesters critical of the organization's response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza passed out mock programs outside.

  • Books for Africa Hosts Rwandan Ambassador, Raises Funds to Ship Donated Books

    Books for Africa celebrated shipping 60 million donated books to all countries on the African continent since 1988 at its annual fundraiser, held May 10. During her presentation, guest speaker Mathilde Mukantabana, Rwanda's ambassador to the U.S., stressed how difficult it still is for many Africans to access books.

  • AI Challenges, Freedom to Read Top AAP Annual Meeting Discussions

    Strategies to rein in illegal copying of copyrighted materials to fuel generative and efforts to defend freedom of expression were front and center at this year's annual meeting of the Association of American Publishers.

  • PEN America Dissenters Host 'Freedom to Write for Palestine' Fundraiser

    Gathering together writers and translators who withdrew from PEN America's Literary Awards and World Voices Festival, the event, held in New York City on May 7, featured stirring readings, offered sharp critiques, and raised money for the Gaza-based nonprofit We Are Not Numbers.

  • At PubU 2024, IBPA Members Consider Distribution and B&N

    This year's Publishing University drew 325 IBPA members who heard a keynote address by speakers from IPG and Barnes & Noble who discussed how publishers can work with each company to obtain optimum results. The conference was held from April 26–27 in Denver.

  • Jaipur Expands Festivals to Charlotte and Seattle

    The Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) has unveiled its U.S. lineup for 2024, with the festival returning to Houston, New York City, and Boulder, Colo., and has added dates in Seattle and Chapel Hill.

  • Bologna 2024: TikTok Pushes English-Language Book Sales in Europe

    The growth of English-language book sales in continental Europe is on the rise, fueled by interest generated on TikTok and fed in large part by Amazon.

  • Bologna 2024: How Children's Books Can Inspire Action on Sustainability

    The Bologna Children's Book Fair hosted a panel discussion exploring the crucial role that children's literature can play in educating and empowering young readers to become vocal advocates and change agents for a sustainable future.

  • Bologna 2024: Dead Bunnies and Naked Bottoms: What Makes Children's Books Travel Internationally?

    In a Bologna Book Fair session called "Dead Bunnies and Naked Bottoms: Meeting the Challenges of Children's Publishing Across Cultures," moderator Maria Russo led a discussion on international picture book successes, obstacles, and taboos.

  • BISG Looks to the Future at Annual Meeting

    A return to doing industry research and broadening the organization's ties to such industry key players as literary agents and authors are part of the Book Industry Study Group's new three-year initiative.

  • S&S Marks 100 Years with Back-to-Back Celebrations

    On April 8 and 9, Simon & Schuster hosted two star-studded centenary fetes in New York City to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding.

  • Bologna 2024: War Leaves a Mark

    As expected, this year’s Bologna Children’s Book Fair is itself touched by and reflective of the global political scene, particularly the wars in the Middle East and in Ukraine.

  • Women's Media Group Celebrates 50 Years

    More than 200 members of the Women's Media Group celebrated its 50th anniversary at a March 25 gala at the New-York Historical Society. Marie Dutton Brown, Mary McAveney, We Need Diverse Books, and the Brooklyn Public Library were among the night's honorees.

  • TLA 2024 Preview: Leading the Way in the Lone Star State

    Under the conference theme “Stories Inspire. Opportunities Await,” Texas Library Association leaders say the 2024 annual conference, set for April 13–16 in San Antonio, is expected to draw more than 5,000 attendees.

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