AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublishing & Politics: A federal lawsuit challenges Dallas County’s jail rule banning mailed physical books, arguing it blocks Prison Legal News and violates free speech and due process. Literary Culture: The 8th Philadelphia Latin American Book Fair filled the Kimmel Center with Latino authors, kids’ activities, and panels across Spanish, English, and Spanglish. Poetry Goes Viral: A new wave of poets is using short-form social media to reach readers via reels and recitations, turning poems into shareable “personal conversation” moments. International Publishing: The 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair opens with 95-country participation, a Balkan guest-of-honour focus, and major programming for writers and publishers. Books in Translation: Lost Horse Press is preparing a major bilingual English-language collection of Ukrainian dissident poet Vasyl Stus, positioning it as the most substantial selection for US readers. Community Cookbooks: Up River’s 25-year wait ends with a new community cookbook, built from hundreds of recipes and supporting local mission projects.
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