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Trade ShowsBologna Children's Book Fair Will Be Virtual
For a second year in a row, the Bologna Children’s Book Fair will be an exclusively virtual book fair. Organizers had held out hope that the event, scheduled for June 14-17, could be an in-person show, but continuing Covid concerns forced the cancellation of all live plans.
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Deals
Simon & Schuster Acquires Mike Pence's Autobiography
Dana Canedy acquired a currently untitled autobiography by former Vice President Mike Pence that, its publisher said, tells the story of its author's "faith and public service" and "addresses the many pivotal moments of the [Trump] administration."
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News
'Granta' Releases New List of Best Young Spanish-Language Novelists
'Granta' published its second list celebrating the best 25 young Spanish-language novelists under the age of 35, all of whom are showcased in a new edition of the literary magazine to be published in the U.S. on May 6.
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Canada Independent Bookstore Day Returns April 24
Canada Independent Bookstore Day is returning this April 24, with more than 60 stores participating. The event is now being run by the Canadian Independent Bookstore Association, which launched last year.
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All the World’s a Stage: PW Talks with Don Miguel Ruiz
PW spoke with author Don Miguel Ruiz about his book 'The Actor: How to Live an Authentic Life' (Ediciones Urano, Nov. 2020) and its exploration of the idea of authenticity.
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Select Spanish-Language Titles: April 2021
A look at upcoming Spanish-language titles for April.
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London Book Fair
London Book Fair Is Still TBD
Organizers of the London Book Fair, currently scheduled for June 29-July 1, said they are delaying making a decision on whether to hold an in-person or virtual book fair until mid-April.
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News
Americans Dominated Canadian Bestseller Lists in 2020
Book sales in Canada amounted to approximately $890 million in 2020 and books by American authors and publishers dominated the bestseller lists, according to BookNet Canada.
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Watkins Media Has Strong 2020, Announces Promotions
U.K.-based Watkins Media group had a strong 2020, with a 10% increase in global revenue, driven in part by increased U.S. and international sales of backlist titles. The company also announced a round of promotions and hires.
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Nourry Out at Hachette Livre, New CEO Appointed
Lagardère announced the appointment of Pierre Leroy as chairman and CEO of Hachette Livre, replacing Arnaud Nourry. Last week, Nourry publicly criticized the suggestion that Lagardère's publishing group could be broken up or merged with Vivendi-owned rival Editis.
