Bodour Al Qasimi: World Book Day fosters friendships across cultures
Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), stated...
Latest News
IPA Disappointed by Dismissal of William Nygaard’s Attempted Murder Case
The International Publishers Association (IPA) is disappointed in the decision by the Oslo...
Inside Story of 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege to be Published by Viking
Viking, part of Penguin Random House, has acquired “the definitive” account of the Iranian Embassy...
15th SCRF Showcases Pan-Arab Literary Excellence
The upcoming 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) is set to...
ARTICLES
William Wordsworth: April’s Romantic Icon
Born In April William Wordsworth (born April 7, 1770, Cockermouth, Cumberland, England—died April...
PublisHer Excellence Awards Winners Announced
First-ever PublisHer Excellence Awards winners revealed at Bologna Children’s Book Fair – ...
Celebrating Maya Angelou – An April Icon
April Birthday Maya Angelou (born April 4, 1928, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.—died May 28, 2014,...
Acquisitions, and a Royal Title Drive PRH Growth
Penguin Random House worldwide CEO Nihar Malaviya struck a positive note to staff when commenting...
Interviews
Once Upon a Time: Jamila and the Enchanted World of Books
Jamila Hassoun: children’s inability to access books motivated me to provide them Moroccan...
Once Upon a Time: Jamila and the Enchanted World of Books
Jamila Hassoun: children’s inability to access books motivated me to provide them Moroccan...
Big Bad Wolf Books is Roaring Again
Meeting the Big Bad Wolf himself. Malaysia’s Andrew Yap The Malaysian bookseller snappily called...
Amelia Smith Exclusive interview “Behind the Sun”
Amelia Smith Interview Amelia Smith is a journalist and a writer with a focus on the Middle East...
Book Reviews
China Room by Sunjeev Sahota – Book Review
China Room is a tale of injustice that narrates the story of an alienated youth who travels to...
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson : Book Review
Open water is British-Ghanian writer and photographer Caleb Azumah Nelsons debut novel .It...
Best of Friends by Kamila Shamsie Book Review
Kamila Shamsies novel Best of Friends begins at this volatile time and in a volatile...
Events
Sant Jordi Festival, Spain
Sant Jordi Festival, Spain 23 April It is one of the most original celebrations in Catalonia and...
Bogota International Book Fair, Colombia
Bogota International Book Fair, Colombia 17 April – 2 May Since 1988, the Colombian Book Chamber...
Festival du Livre, France
Festival du Livre, France 12 – 14 April The Paris Book Festival aims to bring together the...
Eurasian International Book Fair, Kazakhstan
Eurasian International Book Fair, Kazakhstan 10 – 14 April The Eurasian International Book Fair is...
Quebec International Book Fair, Canada
Quebec International Book Fair, Canada 10 – 14 April The mission of the Quebec International Book...
Bologna Children’s Book Fair, Italy
Bologna Children’s Book Fair, Italy 8 – 11 April For 60 years, the Bologna Children’s Book...
Brussels Book Fair, Belgium
Brussels Book Fair, Belgium 4 – 7 April The Brussels Book Fair, organized by a non-profit for over...
Bangkok International Book Fair, Thailand
Bangkok International Book Fair, Thailand 28 March – 8 April