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AWP 2015: The Art and Business of Writing Children's Books
Although AWP 2015 focused on literature written for and by adults, children's authors held their own at the conference.
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IBPA University a Sell Out
IBPA's Publishing University 2015, held April 10-11 in Austin, attracted 280 independent publishers and self-published authors, a number that put the event at capacity.
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AWP 2015: All Our Coverage
This year's AWP conference, sponsored by the Association for Writers and Writing Programs, held in Minneapolis from April 8-10, was a hotbed of indie press activity, author events, panels on pedagogy and publishing, a massive book fair, and more. PW was there. Here's all our coverage of the conference.
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AWP 2015: Publishing Pros Point Toward Careers in the Book Biz for M.F.A. Grads
A group of publishing professionals from Riverhead, Graywolf, the National Book Foundation, and Coffee House Press, talked to AWP attendees about the promises and pitfalls of pursuing a career in publishing in a panel sponsored by PW.
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Minneapolis Mayor, Local Literati Welcome AWP to Town
Minnesota welcomed AWP15 to the region with open arms. Even the mayor visited AWP to welcome attendees to her city, where attendees are expected to pour $28 million into the local economy.
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CI 3 Offers Multiple Plenaries and Education: Children's Institute 2015
The success of the second standalone Children’s Institute last year in San Antonio, Tex., paved the way for a third educational conference for children’s booksellers this spring in Pasadena, Calif.
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Meet the Authors and Illustrators Behind These Books: Children's Institute 2015
A list of the most recent books by writers attending the author reception, the Scholastic Meet & Treat party, and/or the opening reception with members of #WeNeedDiverseBooks, cosponsored by PW.
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AWP 2015: Graywolf Press Wins Small Press Award, Celebrates Its Authors on Home Turf
With the Association of Writers & Writing Programs conference taking place in Minneapolis, Graywolf is taking full hometown advantage to celebrate its authors.
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AWP 2015: Literature Thriving Far from the Coasts
At this year’s AWP conference, there's excitement about how vital literature and publishing are in the city of Minneapolis, a growing literary center far from New York-based trade publishing and the West Coast indie scene.
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Bologna 2015: The Hunt for Something 'Special'
At the 2015 Bologna Book Fair, publishers seemed to be seeking out books that would stand out from the pack, either because of an inventive format, narrative hook, or an element of diversity.
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Children's Book Week 2015 Preview
Children's Book Week 2015 celebration, which will take place May 4–10, features a variety of events across the country.
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Digital Content Convention Launching in NYC in 2015
Stream Con NYC will take place from from October 30 to November 1 at the Jacob K. Javits Center.
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Bologna Children's Book Fair Attendance Up in 2015
This year's Bologna Children's Book Fair saw a 10% increase in foreign visitors, with 1,200 exhibitors attending from 77 countries.
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New Kids' Book Festival for Boston
The Boston Book Festival is expanding with a free, day-long festival just for kids, Hubbub: Creative Commotion for Kids, at the close of the school year.
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Bologna Prize for the Best Children's Publisher of the Year
The winners for the Best Children's Publisher of the Year were announced in Sala Borsa in Bologna on Monday, March 30.
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Fixing Prices at IPA
A session on fixed book prices drew a large audience on the last day of the IPA Congress.
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Piracy, Free Speech Hot Topics at IPA
While anti-piracy efforts are gaining some traction in some parts of the world, freedom of speech is under mounting pressure in a number of countries, including China and Russia, speakers at the IPA Congress reported.
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NYC Teen Author Festival in Photos
The eighth annual NYC Teen Author Festival featured events throughout the week of March 15-23. Several authors participated, and shared photos from the event across social media.
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IPA Congress Focuses on the Publisher’s Role in a Digital Economy
The three-day international event kicked off on March 24 with an opening speech from Elsevier chairman Y. S. Chi, who emphasized the need to regard industry changes as opportunities instead of threats.
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At AAP Annual Meeting Speakers Tackle Technology, Free Speech
Three topics that publishers have been dealing with in recent years--technology, data, and free speech--were addressed in a series of lively presentations at the Association of American Publishers’ annual meeting.
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