Publishing

Havana Times created a new section dedicated to books and authors in March 2026, prioritizing Latin American and Caribbean authors. The idea gained momentum after contact from Selena Mercuri, a Cuban-Italian book editor based in Toronto.

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The South African Human Rights Commission investigated the format of government notices published by the Government Printing Works, finding many were image-only scans inaccessible to screen readers and machines. In December 2025, it wrote to the minister of home affairs urging machine-readable formats. The department committed to improvements in January 2026.

Publishers and booksellers have released their weekly bestseller rankings, drawing from multiple prominent sources. The lists aggregate data from USA Today, Publishers Weekly, the New York Times, Amazon, and independent booksellers. These combined results highlight the week's top-selling books across various formats.

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Blue Shoes Publishing has revealed plans for two new children's picture books set to release in spring 2026. The titles focus on themes of emotional regulation and cultural unity for young readers. Both books target ages 4 to 8 and aim to foster emotional intelligence.

Chronicle Books and Sesame Workshop have announced a multi-year collaboration to produce Sesame Street-themed children's books. The partnership will feature picture books and character-cut board books with beloved characters from the show. The first titles are set for release later this year.

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After nearly a decade of writing, E. Manawari has secured a publishing deal with Penguin Random House Southeast Asia for her fantasy novel 'The Bathala Games', which reimagines Philippine mythology. The story features mythical beings and themes of belonging, drawn from her personal experiences. It opens doors for wider reach of Filipino stories.