Speaking to booksellers and publishers at Bologna's new bookselling conference, IPA president Michiel Kolman said reading is crucial, as are new digital storytelling tools.

 

This year, the Frankfurter Buchmesse offers a Wild Card free stand to both a German and an international exhibitor. And the PW Star Watch program opens to young talent in publishing in Canada, as well as in the USA.

 

After gathering new funding, Wattpad announces expanded efforts in development of film and digital content in Southeast Asia. Dexter Ong of 21st Century Fox Asia is tapped to lead from Hong Kong.