A Chinese food delivery rider who turned the frustrations of gig work into poetry has won one of the country’s highest literary honours. Wang Jibing, 56, received the prestigious Lu Xun Literary Prize for Low Flight, a collection inspired by conversations with over 200 delivery riders and the everyday pressures of China’s vast gig economy. […]
Sharjah’s rise to the forefront of the global cultural landscape was neither a matter of chance nor the result of isolated achievements. It is the outcome of a far-reaching cultural vision founded on the belief that culture is not merely a complement to development, but one of its fundamental pillars. For decades, His Highness Sheikh […]
Lisbon will become a meeting point for some of the most influential voices in publishing, culture and public life on September 15 and 16, 2026, as the fourth edition of BOOK 2.0 – The Future of Reading takes place at the Belém Cultural Centre. Under the theme “Back to Basics, Back to Books,” the conference […]
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:...
