Attending the 56th Bologna Children’s Book Fair was an unmistakable highlight of the first half of 2019. In April I had the privilege of representing LAPA Publishers… Read more “Reflections on the Bologna Children’s Book Fair”
Author: catrinawessels
Luisterboeke
Netwerk24 en NB-Uitgewers het onlangs die goeie nuus gedeel dat hulle voortaan twee luisterboeke per maand beskikbaar sal stel vir Netwerk24-intekenare se luistergenot. Hier is ’n artikel… Read more “Luisterboeke”
Hello 2019
The calendar shows a brand new year. Commitment to goals is still strong. The gym is noticeably fuller than usual. 2019 is here. But first, let’s reflect.… Read more “Hello 2019”
Dark Traces by Martin Steyn to be published in Turkish translation
A7 Kitap has acquired Turkish translation rights to top local crime writer Martin Steyn’s debut novel and plans to bring the Turkish edition to market by the… Read more “Dark Traces by Martin Steyn to be published in Turkish translation”
Murray and Me’s children’s books adapted for stage and screen
WACK Drama & Children’s Theatre has acquired stage adaptation and performance rights to two popular children’s books published by Murray and Me. Pete Twiddlefeet and the Heart… Read more “Murray and Me’s children’s books adapted for stage and screen”
Jaico Publishing House to publish ‘Cancer: A Love Story’ by Lauren Segal
Cancer: A Love Story by Lauren Segal joins the stellar nonfiction list of Jaico Publishing House, a prominent publisher in India with a strong focus on self-help,… Read more “Jaico Publishing House to publish ‘Cancer: A Love Story’ by Lauren Segal”
Diprente Films options Things Unseen by Pamela Power
Diprente Films has optioned Things Unseen by Pamela Power for television in a deal brokered by Catrina Wessels. Diprente has won, and been nominated for, numerous awards,… Read more “Diprente Films options Things Unseen by Pamela Power”
Kop in die wolke in Kromkieriefontein / Head in the Clouds in Kromkieriefontein
The people of Kromkieriefontein all walk with crooked backs and hanging shoulders, bent over like walking sticks. They keep their eyes on the ground and look no… Read more “Kop in die wolke in Kromkieriefontein / Head in the Clouds in Kromkieriefontein”
Chanette Paul among the classiest thriller writers of our day
Sacrificed, Chanette Paul’s English-language debut, places her among “the classiest thriller writers of our day” according to the New York Journal of Books. Expertly translated by the… Read more “Chanette Paul among the classiest thriller writers of our day”
Die Bergengel by Carina Stander: A Lyrical Adventure
“I am deeply impressed by the author’s ability to capture something of the mystical with this story, and indeed to create a poetic and almost sacred artwork… Read more “Die Bergengel by Carina Stander: A Lyrical Adventure”
