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Latest headlines and updates from the book publishing industry in Brazil

Ministry of Culture Moves Oversite of Book Policies Back to Brasilia

By Iona Teixeira Stevens | Published: May 2, 2013
Marta Suplicy and RenatoLessa

The Ministry of Culture has moved oversite of book policies back to Brasilia from Rio, where previously the National Library Foundation (FBN) held sway. The FBN will continue to administer oversite of international book programs. Read More

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Brazil One Step Closer to Allowing Unauthorized Biographies

By Iona Teixeira Stevens | Published: April 5, 2013
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Brazil is one step closer to passing the Biographies Law, which would open the door for publishers to publish unauthorized biographies of famous and public figures. Read More

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Brazilian Publishers Thrive at Bologna Children’s Book Fair

By Iona Teixeira Stevens | Published: March 28, 2013
exhibition center at bologna book fair

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair was eventful for Brazilian publishers, with Cosac Naify being honored as best kid’s publisher in Latin America, and five publishers with books cited as being among the 2013′s best. Read More

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Renato Lessa Takes Over Presidency of National Library Foundation

By Iona Teixeira Stevens | Published: March 28, 2013
The National Library (Photo: FBN)

Galeno Amorim has resigned as president of the National Library Foundation. Renato Lessa, a sociologist at Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV), has been appointed to take over the role. Read More

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Brazil Announces Names of 70 Writers Attending the Frankfurt Book Fair

By Iona Teixeira Stevens | Published: March 25, 2013
Author Carola Saavedra will be one of 70 authors representing Brazil at the Frankfurt Book Fair this October. (Photo: Andrea Marques)

The National Library Foundation of Brazil announced the names of 70 Brazilian writers representing the country at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, where Brazil will be Guest of Honor.  Read More

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