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Brazil’s Government Debates Future of Digital Publishing

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A high level meeting in Brasilia debated the future of digital publishing, focusing on reducing taxes on ebooks and devices and using digital to promote the democratization of reading.
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FNLIJ Awards for Children’s Literature

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The National Book Foundation for Children and Youth has awared their annual prizes for the best of children and YA productions of 2012, with publisher Cosac Naify taking the most honors. Read More

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Brazil Will Be Guest of Honor at the Gothenburg Book Fair 2014

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After Frankfurt in 2013 and Bologna in 2014, Brazil will be featured at yet another European book fair: Brazilian literature will be the theme of the International Book Fair in Göteborg in Sweden in 2014. Read More

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Brazil’s Bestselling Books for April: Bye, Bye 50 Shades

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The Brazilian translation of Silver Linings Playbook bumped E.L. James from the top spot among bestsellers by foreign authors in Brazil. Read More

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Total Number of Portuguese Brazilian Ebook Titles Reaches 25,000

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The latest Simplissimo survey revealed there are currently 25,000 Portuguese titles available in the digital format in Brazil, a jump from 16,000 in August 2012. Read More

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