Here is a round-up of some of the latest writing news in the world of journalism and publishing.
U.S. and China to Relax Journalists' Visa Restrictions
"The new agreement, reached ahead of the virtual summit between China’s leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden on November 16, will allow American and Chinese foreign correspondents to enter and depart both countries more freely." (IFJ)
Damon Galgut Wins Booker Prize for ‘The Promise’
“The novelist, shortlisted for two of his previous books, received one of the world’s most prestigious literary awards for his cutting depiction of a white family in post-apartheid South Africa.” (NY Times)
Guadalajara Returns as a Hybrid Event
“In 2020, the organizers of the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) were forced to cancel the in-person fair as a result of the pandemic and opted instead for a virtual program. This year, the fair returns with a hybrid in-person and online event, running from November 27 through December 5.” (Publishers Weekly)
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