Jaipur BookMark (JBM) is set to mark its 12th year as South Asia’s leading platform for publishing with a focus on translations and rights. Running alongside the Jaipur Literature Festival from January 30 to February 3 in 2025, JBM offers a dynamic mix of discussions, featuring the potential and power of translations and the release of a comprehensive Rights Catalogue that is annually curated and showcases 58 titles across 10 Indian languages presented by 31 prominent publishers: AI in publishing, new forms of storytelling through games, and understanding inclusivity in children’s books. Notable industry leaders, authors, translators, and publishers will take center stage to share insights and foster collaborations. 

JBM announced the Royal Norwegian Embassy as its Country Partner. Highlighting the crucial tole translations play in the global publishing landscape, Ambassador HE May-Elin Stener said, “Norway has been the Country Partner at Jaipur BookMark since its inception more than a decade ago. As founding partners of the event, we are proud of the way the publishers’ forum has developed and its integration into the Jaipur Literature Festival. JBM’s focus on the publishing industry and on translations is an important aspect of literature. We wish JBM all the best and look forward to the event in 2025.”

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