As audiobook subscription service Storytel builds its presence in Spain, the company offers an analysis of the market and announces plans to create its own serialized audio content.

 

The Cheltenham Literary Festival—the UK's oldest literary festival—announces its 2018 educational programming aimed at children and school groups. The main festival runs October 5 to 14.

 

The US National Endowment for the Arts announces 79 grants for its Big Read program, while PBS' 'The Great American Read' adds videos on bookish topics this month.