Analysis
The online information centre of the Alliance proposes a page entirely dedicated to research produced by young book professionals. This new series essentially contains some of the most outstanding university theses and research papers produced about the book industry and experts of the written word – the selection of works thus being made from an academic as well as a thematic point of view. A whole series of fascinating works thus gets online editorial exposure on the Alliance’s website. Let’s hope to see much more from these authors in the future!
Youth literature and North-South trade links
In this remarkable document, Marion Van Staeyen highlights the persistent imbalance in the book trade between France and francophone Africa, between North and South, in particular with regard to children’s books. Some alternatives are appearing, however, in particular to promote access to northern markets for African publishers. Many stakeholders in the sector – among them the International Alliance of Independent Publishers – are calling for a redress of the trade imbalance between North and South and are in fact actively taking part in endeavours to achieve this. A graduate in sociology and editing, Marion Van Staeyen is a second-year MA student at Paris XIII University, majoring in the book trade. She is currently attending classes at Sherbrooke University in Quebec, thanks to a partnership between the two universities. A very highly regarded young book professional, Marion Van Staeyen is also a big theatre enthusiast.
Documents in French.
Children’s books - trade between France and french-speaking Africa