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Skip next section Reports & Analysis
Reports & Analysis
How the Nazis burned first books, then people
How the Nazis burned first books, then people
Ninety years ago in Germany, Nazis in many cities burned books by writers deemed "un-German."
Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga acquitted
Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga acquitted
After years of trial for attending an anti-government protest in 2020, the acclaimed novelist has now been acquitted.
Russian poet Maria Stepanova wins Leipzig Book Prize
Russian poet Maria Stepanova wins Leipzig Book Prize
Acclaimed Russian writer Maria Stepanova has been honored at the Leipzig Book Fair — but not without controversy.
10 German children's books classics you can read in English
10 German children's books classics you can read in English
Whether you'd like to introduce your kids or yourself to German culture, a good place to start is with children's books.
Germany: Should Vladimir Putin's Golden Book entries remain?
Germany: Should Vladimir Putin's Golden Book entries remain?
The Golden Books of some German cities contain entries by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Should they be removed?
Roald Dahl's works and the role of sensitivity readers
Roald Dahl's works and the role of sensitivity readers
A controversial rewriting of Roald Dahl's books highlights the role of sensitivity readers. DW spoke to one.
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Skip next section In the spotlight
In the spotlight
'People of Deutschland': Everyday racism in Germany
Bullied, insulted, shamed — people with a visible migration background recount experiences with racism in a new book.
Will a Nazi poet's Christmas carol remain in book of hymns?
A Christmas carol by a Nazi poet loyal to the regime is still in the Protestant hymnal, but will it be in the next one?
GDR censorship: What East Germans were allowed to read
The East German regime nurtured an educated and well-read society — but literature was heavily censored.
Ukraine in the spotlight at Frankfurt Book Fair
Ukraine's President asked authors to write on the terror unleashed by Russia. DW talked to authors at the event.
#BookTok: A hashtag changing the book industry
Young people are posting about books on TikTok. Publishers and the Frankfurt Book Fair are joining the BookTok trend.
Frankfurt Book Fair to run without Iran
Iran won't attend the annual event, saying it has interfered in domestic affairs. Organizers have denied the accusation.
Skip next section Opinion
Opinion
Attention economy: In defense of adult coloring books
Kate Ferguson
Commentary
No far-right publishers at the book fair, please!
Stefan Dege
Commentary
Opinion: Putin counts on the EU to help him again
Konstantin Eggert
Commentary
America First: Top Oscar for 'Green Book'
Jochen Kürten
Commentary
Frankfurt Book Fair 2018: Not a year to relax
Sabine Peschel
Commentary
New Trump book no game-changer
Michael Knigge
Commentary
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