International Book Fair Reports

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Shanghai Children’s Book Fair: Off to a Great Start
The heavy foot traffic just one hour into the opening of the China Shanghai Children’s International Book Fair bodes well for the inaugural event. The day’s first two events – a roundtable on children’s books and an analysis on China’s children’s retail market – were overbooked with many left standing at the back of the meeting rooms, further boosting confidence in the new fair. more »

Sharjah 2013: Sheikh Warns Against the 'Aggression' of Globalization
The 32nd Sharjah International Book Fair was launched yesterday by HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, who decried the "cultural aggression" of globalization. In a breakfast-time ceremony fit for a rock star, His Highness presented Sharjah's annual publishing awards. more » »