Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Publishing Perspectives - Sharjah: What Happens When Rulers Take Reading Seriously

Is there an argument to be made in favor of state intervention in the book trade? If the growth of the book trade in Sharjah is any evidence, the answer is yes.
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Discussion:
Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi founded the Emirates Publishers Association and pushed for it to become a full member of the IPA. Here, she explains it was so important.
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More News from Publishing Perspectives:
"I do not want to read, to write more," says novelist Philip Roth. "Enough is enough! I no longer feel this fanaticism to write that I have experienced in my life."
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A community wide push in Kalamazoo, Michigan, including mailing books to children and orchestrating library visits, has boosted book check-outs by 19%.
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From the Archives:
The Etisalat Prize for Arabic Children's Literature was established promote reading among Arabic-speaking families and books featuring Middle Eastern characters.
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