Responding to data on falling reading comprehension in Bulgaria, BookMonster is testing a new site that offers kids book quizzes and rewards accomplishment.
Three key categories of shortlists have been named in the 2019 Sheikh Zayed Book Award program, which aims to build international awareness of Arabic writing and culture. Translation funding is available for some winning titles.
With programming on African-American culture, women's achievement, and a resurgence of handwriting, Bologna Book Fair plans an ambitious first look at its physical renovations, too.
