Overview

Jaipur BookMark (JBM) marks its 12th year as South Asia’s preeminent platform for publishing focusing on translations and rights. Scheduled alongside the Jaipur Literature Festival from January 30 to February 3, 2025, JBM will showcase a dynamic array of discussions, focusing specifically on the importance of translations and featuring a Rights Catalogue that highlights 58 titles across 10 Indian languages from 31 distinguished publishers.

Programme Highlights

The event kicks off with “Green Shoots of Big Ideas,” featuring Nobel Laureate Esther Duflo, discussing economics writing for children. Other noteworthy sessions include Tamil publishing discussions led by A.R. Venkatachalapathy, and various topics addressing the industry’s challenges and innovations through panellists including Brian Murray, CEO of HarperCollins.

Notable Quotes

May-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway:

“Norway has been the Country Partner at Jaipur BookMark since its inception more than a decade ago. We are proud of how it has developed and integrated into the Jaipur Literature Festival.”

Conclusion

JBM 2025 invites publishing professionals, authors, and literature enthusiasts to join this essential gathering, promising insightful dialogues and collaborative opportunities. For registration and further details, visit official JBM website.