An Australian writers’ festival is facing backlash after it announced it had removed an Australian-Palestinian author from its lineup over concerns her inclusion would “not be culturally sensitive” in the wake of the Bondi massacre. The Adelaide festival has pulled down part of its website as dozens of speakers said they were boycotting writers’ week, […]
Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the Emirates Library and Information Association will hold the “Second Emirati Libraries Forum” under the theme “The Library Between Artificial Intelligence and the Humanity of Knowledge.” The event will take place at the Sharjah Book Authority […]
Publishing Perspectives has announced the appointment of Andrew Richard Albanese as its new editor-in-chief, marking a significant moment in the platform’s editorial journey. Albanese succeeds the late Porter Anderson, whose work helped shape the publication’s global voice and established its reputation as a trusted source for international publishing professionals. A veteran publishing reporter, Albanese […]
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature Jan 29-Feb 2, 2025 The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature brings people from around the world together in the heart of Dubai each year. This celebration transcends borders and languages as talented writers entertain,...
Più Libri Più Liberi, Italy 4 – 8 December Più libri is the first Italian fair dedicated exclusively to independent publishing where every year around 500 publishers, coming from all over Italy, present their news and their catalog to the public. Website:...
