The London Book Fair Floorplan

Highlights from the LBF Library

• Children 'missing out due to lack of translation'

  Children in the UK continue to miss out on some of the best kids books from around the world, due to the fact that many are not translated into English. That is the view of prize-winning author David Almond, who has said there is a clear...

• PD James nominated for H R F Keating Award

  PD James has been identified as one of the authors who has made the list of nominations for this year's H R F Keating Award, which looks to recognise the achievements of writers who have specialised in biographical or critical publications on the...

• Publisher Simon & Schuster posts rise in profits

  The first quarter of 2013 was a particularly lucrative time for publishing company Simon & Schuster, which has posted a rise in profits in its latest financial results. It saw its profit levels increase by 20 per cent in the three-month...