Here is a round-up of some of the latest writing news in the world of journalism and publishing.
Geetanjali Shree Becomes First Indian Author to Win International Booker Prize
"Indian author Geetanjali Shree has won the International Booker Prize -- making her the first writer from the South Asian nation to claim the prestigious literary award. ... The International Booker Prize is separate from the Booker Prize, which is awarded to novels written in English." (CNN)
Happy Publishers Weekly Day
On the May 24, 2022, the second day of the second annual U.S. Book Show, the Office of the Mayor of New York City proclaimed the date “Publishers Weekly Day” in honor of the 150th anniversary of 'Publishers Weekly.'
French Journalist Killed in Strike on Humanitarian Convoy, Officials Say
A French photojournalist covering evacuation efforts in eastern Ukraine was killed during a Russian strike that hit the humanitarian truck he was in, officials say. (IFJ)
Justice Demanded Following the Killing of Palestinian Reporter Shireen Abu Akleh
The trade union movement in the MENA region and around the world is saddened by the terrible loss of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who worked for Al Jazeera Network for over two decades. (IFJ)
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