Parlez-vous Français? Navigating the French-Language Publishing Markets

France is one of the world's most important publishing markets… and a complex one to navigate for rights sellers. This session offers an overview of the French market as well as other key French-speaking territories, exploring what is selling right now and why and taking stock of where key sectors — including audio, academic and non-fiction — stand today.

With insights from rights experts, we will also explore practical pathways into the market, from understanding how to approach French editors effectively to navigating its distinctive publishing culture.