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Free Speech, Digital Piracy Headline AAP Annual Meeting
A collection of speakers at the Tuesday event discussed suppression of free speech in public schools, the protection of intellectual property, and how some educational software is now being crafted in the form of social media.
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Toy Fair Exhibitors Hope to Stretch Their Brands Beyond Books
Most publishers and authors used their booth presence at the North American International Toy Fair to sell books and sidelines, though a growing number were also on the hunt for new licensing deals.
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A Strong Focus on Children's Books at Taipei Fair
The Taipei International Book Exhibition has always been known for its large congregation of overseas exhibitors, and this year's event, running from February 16–-21, continues the tradition.
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First-Ever Play Fair a Sellout
Children’s book and comic book authors were front and center at the inaugural Play Fair, a convention for fans of toys and pop culture held at New York City's Javits Center on February 13 and 14, alongside this year’s Toy Fair trade show.
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Havana Book Fair 2016 and U.S. Publishing Mission to Cuba: All Our Coverage
A delegation of American publishers traveled to Cuba for the 2016 Havana Book Fair and to participate in the first ever U.S. Publishing Mission to Cuba, organized by Publishers Weekly and Combined Book Exhibit.
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Toy Fair 2016: The Adult Publishing Coloring Craze Hits the Toy Industry
One of the most notable themes at this year’s New York International Toy Fair emanated from publishing: adult coloring books.
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PubWest Concludes Vibrant 2016 Conference
An increase in attendance and strong programming made the February 4-6 annual PubWest conference a lively event for 180 attendees.
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Angouleme Comics Festival Overshadowed by Gaffes, Protests Over Sexism
One of Europe's most prestigious comics festivals was marred this year by a series of gaffes by organizers and protests over an all-male slate of nominees for a major prize.
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Winter Institute 2016: Children's Authors, Presses, Books Share the Stage
While the focus was primarily on the offerings for adult readers among the 625 booksellers attending this year's Winter Institute, children's publishers and authors also took their turns in the limelight at the annual gathering of publishers' reps, authors, and booksellers.
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Bookselling Tips from Winter Institute 2016
Here are some ideas for indie booksellers gleaned at this year's ABA Winter Institute, held in Denver January 23–26.
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Winter Institute 2016 Ends on High Note
The 11th annual gathering continues to be a bookseller favorite.
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Winter Institute 11 in Photos
Booksellers and publishers met up in Denver, Colo., from Jan. 23-26, for the 11th annual ABA Winter Institute.
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Winter Institute 11: Kwame Alexander Becomes the 'Say Yes Guy' at the Show
"I'm the 'say yes guy,' the inspiration guy," said Kwame Alexander, Newbery Medalist for 'The Crossover,' on the third and final day of WI 11 in Denver, at a breakfast keynote.
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WI13: Booksellers Conference Ends with Mash-Up of Books and Music
The last day of Winter Institute in Memphis focused on small and traditional presses, and featured a number of special events that paid homage to the musical heritage of this year’s host city.
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Winter Institute 11: Report Finds $1 Billion Tax Gap Caused by Amazon
The American Booksellers Association and Civic Economics released a report on the devastating impact of online retailing on American communities in terms of lost state and local tax revenues.
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Authors United to Host Amazon Discussion
The author advocacy group critical of Amazon known as Authors United has joined with the Authors Guild to host a discussion about the retailer’s power and influence in the book trade.
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Attendance Up at ALA Midwinter 2016
This year's show was attended by over 11,000 people, and featured appearances by Isaac Mizrahi, Cory Booker, and others.
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ABA Winter Institute 2016: Authors and Books to Watch for at WI 11
A selection of adult and children’s authors to meet at this year’s Winter Institute—and what makes their books notable.
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ABA Winter Institute 2016: Conversations with Keynoters: Translating Ideas into Sales, With Kwame Alexander
Kwame Alexander is adamant that writers have to do more than write books.
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ABA Winter Institute 2016: Conversations with Keynoters: ‘Small Data,’ Big Impact, With Martin Lindstrom
“The way people buy books today is completely different from how they bought them five or 10 years ago,” Martin Lindstrom says.
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