IPA at London Book Fair 2023
IPA is involved in a lot of programming at London Book Fair 2023. See some of the confirmed events below.
Ukraine War destroying publishing and education for Ukrainians
The International Publishers Association and the Federation of European Publishers call for an immediate end to the Russian aggression in Ukraine which has cost the lives of so many, including colleagues from the book sector, and the destruction of schools and libraries.
The Impact of War on the Freedom to Publish – Ukraine
On Tuesday 7th February 2023, IPA held an Open Freedom to Publish meeting to consider the impact of war in Ukraine on the freedom to publish.
Who wants to write or publish in the face of death threats?
Following death threats, Dutch author Pim Lammers, withdrew as the designated author to write the poem for Kids Book Week in the Netherlands. “Writing a poem is not worth death threats to me.” The Dutch publishers association (GAU), alongside other literary organisations reacted as follows:
London Book Fair Seminar Programme features IPA, global copyright and freedom to publish
The 2023 London Book Fair Mains Stage programme has been announced featuring IPA President Karine Pansa, as well as sessions dedicated to global copyright and the freedom to publish.
IPA Concerned about Egyptian Publisher missing since Riyadh International Book Fair
As Cairo International Book Fair begins, one publisher who will not be attending is Ahmed Mahmoud Ibrahim, a co-Founder and Head of International Book-fairs of Kotopia, an Egyptian publishing house.
IPA launches call for nominations for 2023 IPA Prix Voltaire
The Geneva-based International Publishers Association (IPA) today launches its call for nominations for the 2023 IPA Prix Voltaire for exemplary courage in upholding the Freedom to Publish and enabling others to exercise their freedom of expression.
IPA welcomes release of Egyptian publisher following completion of prison term
2019 IPA Prix Voltaire laureate, Khaled Lotfy, completed his five-year prison sentence and returned home on 19 November.
