ALCS, a member organisation which works to ensure writers are fairly compensated and recently ran a survey on the impact AI might have on authors and copyright, welcomed the treaty but said it must be extended to cover the potential damage to livelihoods of creators.
John Wells, senior archivist, said: “Taken together, the treasures found in the A P Watt collection are an exceptional accumulation of manuscripts and proofs of commercial prose from an era widely regarded as the heyday of the popular novel in this country.
The joint statement, released yesterday, stated that to promote and protect freedom of expression, "it is vital that we foster the conditions for all schools to have diverse and inclusive library collections, and to resist all forms of censorship given its debilitating effects on children’s educations".
It has been wonderful to prepare such a rich, collaborative and inclusive programme of events together and we’re so excited to bring our authors and staff to Sheffield next month."
Her proven track record of working with top-tier talent and her ability to adapt to the changing ways audiences consume content will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and push the boundaries of traditional publishing."
Festival director and co-founder John McLay said: "Having worked with hundreds of children across the south west over the years, we know that Bath is a city with one of the highest ranges of socio-economic indicators.
The current list includes The Song of Achilles and Circe by Madeline Miller, The Dutch House by Ann Patchett, The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, Sail Away by Celia Imrie, The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton and Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.
NCL also hosts poetry performances from collectives, local history research workshops and a monthly cabaret evening which regularly sees 250 people attend.
Alongside professor John Hutchinson, who is chair, the judges included Booker Prize-winning author and screenwriter Eleanor Catton, New Scientist comment and culture editor Alison Flood, teacher, broadcaster and writer Bobby Seagull and Royal Society University research fellow, Dr Jess Wade, also an Imperial College London lecturer.
“By giving books a second life, we are not only reducing waste but also fostering a community of readers who value sustainability and support independent bookshops,” commented Eric Gagnaire, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Zeercle.
NeuroTribes traced the secret history of autism, chronicling the brave and lonely journey of autistic people and their families through the centuries and finding surprising answers to the crucial question of why the number of diagnoses had soared in recent years.
A leading cultural charity, Hay Festival was founded in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, in 1987, providing audiences with dynamic platforms to come together to share ideas, different perspectives and provoke conversations that can create a better world.
