Barbara Epler News Today

WWB's annual award for the promotion of international literature will be awarded to M. Lynx Qualey, founder of ArabLit, in 2024.

<strong>The long read</strong>: Andrew Wylie is agent to an extraordinary number of the planet’s biggest authors. His knack for making highbrow writers very rich helped to define a literary era – but is his reign now coming to an end?

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Words Without Borders' 20th Anniversary Gala will affirm the urgency of engaging with the world’s literary voices.

Heated debate over the conflict overshadowed the 75th gathering of one of the world’s largest literary events.

More than 600 writer, editors, and filmmakers signed an open letter calling for a reversal of the fair's decision to no longer host the ceremony.

After an award ceremony for a Palestinian author at the Frankfurt Book Fair was canceled, more than 600 literary figures have signed an open letter denouncing the decision.

The first day saw a relaxed yet diverse range of topics covered in the sessions, from South Asian and world history to women’s rights, publishing, Bangla literature and film, and the legacy of BRAC founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed.

For generations, America’s major publishers focused almost entirely on white readers. Now a new cadre of executives like Lisa Lucas is trying to open up the industry.

The Ottaway Award for the Promotion of International Literature recognizes individuals who have taken extraordinary steps to advance international literature in English translation.