South Asia’s Premier Publishing Conclave Returns with a Stellar Line-Up

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

The conclave will kick off with “Green Shoots of Big Ideas,” featuring Nobel laureate Esther Duflo, who will explore writing economics for children, setting the stage for thought-provoking discussions. Concussions such as “Inclusivity in Children’s Publishing” will explore the creation of diverse, accessible content for young readers, amplifying voices that will help understand its dimensions. Namita Gokhale, Director, Jaipur BookMark said, “The 2025 edition of the Jaipur BookMark engages with both local and global themes within the publishing ecosystem. It opens up fresh perspectives and provides new insights into the business of books and its evolving technologies and networks.”

Jaipur BookMark announced the Royal Norwegian Embassy as its Country Partner. Highlighting the crucial tole translations play in the global publishing landscape. Focusing on the publishing industry and translations as an important aspect of literature, JBM will feature certain session; 

Participants can look forward to sessions such as:

• “Perspectives on Practice: Translators in Conversation” – Insights into the art of translation

• “How Diverse is My World? Inclusivity in Children’s Publishing” – Delving into diversity in children’s literature

• “AI and Creativity: The Emerging Picture” – Unpacking AI’s influence on creativity

• “Reading Rights: Crossing Frontiers” – Exploring the global exchange of literary rights

• “Thrills and Chills: Publishing and Marketing Thrillers” – Navigating the world of crime fiction publishing

• “New Media – New Narrative Spheres” – Examining the impact of new media on storytelling

• “Passion Projects: Books Distilled with Love” – Celebrating books born from passion and dedication

• “A Creative Kinship: The Relationship Between Authors and Editors” – Exploring the unique dynamic between creators and editors

• “Shades in the Publishing Spectrum: Indies from Britain and India” – Highlighting the interplay between independent publishers from Britain and India

This year’s conclave features luminaries such as Esther Duflo, Brian Murray, Anand Gandhi, Kannan Sundaram, Nora Mercurio, Meru Gokhale, Ashok Maheshwari, Jon Pederson, Roger Highfield, and Tiffany Gassouk, among many others. As the conclave draws to a close, the Retailers’ Roundtable, Indian Language Publishers’ Roundtable, and Festival Directors’ Roundtable will ensure attendees leave with actionable insights and new connections.