‘International collaboration is the key in bringing Nepali literature to the external world’: An interview with publisher Bhupendra Khadka of Book Hill Publishing

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Thanks for joining me! Today I'll be speaking to Bhupendra Khadka, CEO of Book Hill, one of the leading publishing houses in Nepal. Bhupendra not only leads a publishing house, he himself is a poet, a national award-winning lyricist and also a popular Radio Jockey at Radio Kantipur, the most popular radio station in Nepal. … Continue reading ‘International collaboration is the key in bringing Nepali literature to the external world’: An interview with publisher Bhupendra Khadka of Book Hill Publishing

Three poets, three poems from Nepal: Tulasi Diwasa, Usha Sherchan and Govinda Giri Prerna

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Today, I present three poems by three poets from Nepal. 'Sun and Cobweb' by Tulasi Diwasa Tulasi Diwasa is a prominent name in modern Nepali poetry. He has authored a dozen books on literature, folk culture and folklore of various tribes in Nepal. He served as professor of Nepali Literature at Tribhuwan University for several years. … Continue reading Three poets, three poems from Nepal: Tulasi Diwasa, Usha Sherchan and Govinda Giri Prerna

Explore Nepal through paintings

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November 2019 is the Nepali literature month at Global Literature in Libraries Initiative. Before I take you to the literary landscape of Nepal this month, an artist P. Singh will first take you to explore Nepal through his paintings of Nepal’s beautiful landscapes, rich culture, antique buildings, temples, etc. Mr. Singh has recently showcased these … Continue reading Explore Nepal through paintings

‘The external world doesn’t know how rich Nepali literature is’: An interview with author Dr. Sangita Swechcha

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November is the Nepali literature month at the Global Literature in Libraries Initiative. Guest Editor Dr. Sangita Swechcha will be coordinating blog posts on Nepal and the Nepali literary landscape this month. Today, we are posting a recent interview with Dr. Sangita Swechcha by Ms. Qurratulain (Annie) Zaman of Global Voices, a multi-lingual media community. … Continue reading ‘The external world doesn’t know how rich Nepali literature is’: An interview with author Dr. Sangita Swechcha

Publisher Spotlight: Nube Ocho

Posted on by Jackson Myrick

Based in Madrid, Spain, Nube Ocho is a gorgeous publishing house that is dedicated to promoting diversity, equality, and the emotional development of children. Their titles have been distributed in the US for the past few years, so now is an excellent time to jump on the train and see if your library can snag … Continue reading Publisher Spotlight: Nube Ocho

#WorldKidLitWednesday: Lines, Squiggles, Letters, Words

Posted on by Nanette McGuinness

Do you remember not being able to read? I certainly don't... Most of us have been reading for so long that we can't remember what it felt like not to be able to understand everything we saw around us. Nor do we have any inkling of what the mysterious world of visual symbols looked like … Continue reading #WorldKidLitWednesday: Lines, Squiggles, Letters, Words

Publisher Spotlight: Clevo Books

Posted on by Jackson Myrick

    Thanks for joining us on this lovely Friday afternoon! Today we'll be speaking to Cathryn Bergman of Clevo books, originating from Cleveland, Ohio! Clevo Books will honor the hundreds of ethnic communities in Cleveland by bringing exceptional translated works to the fore, as well as good English language works, occasionally!   Alrighty, let's … Continue reading Publisher Spotlight: Clevo Books

Publisher Spotlight: Levine Querido

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Today we’ll be talking to newcomer (at least in this form) Levine Querido, a publishing house that was founded earlier this year. Don't be fooled by the short history though--there's a lot of experience beneath the surface! Answering our questions today is Nick Thomas, a Senior Editor of the Levine Querido team. Now then, let's … Continue reading Publisher Spotlight: Levine Querido

The Golden Cage

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Drawn in by Carll Cneut’s glorious artwork and the prospect of a ‘deliciously dark European picture book’, I backed this book on Kickstarter earlier this year. It is due for release this month. The Golden Cage is a wonderfully unique picture book. First, its size: At 340 x 260 mm, it is larger than most … Continue reading The Golden Cage

Publisher Spotlight: The Emma Press

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Greetings and a lovely Friday to our lovely readers! Today we have the founder of The Emma Press, Emma Wright herself, sharing her thoughts on our questions for publishers! Firstly, what circumstances led to the creation of your company? Some publishing companies start out as passion projects—was this the case for yours? Tell us about … Continue reading Publisher Spotlight: The Emma Press