AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublishing & AI Policy: Hachette pulled the U.S. release and discontinued the UK edition of Mia Ballard’s buzzed horror novel Shy Girl after a New York Times investigation flagged AI use that violated the publisher’s policy, a potential turning point for how major houses police AI-assisted work. Children’s Books & Access: Book Aid International opened a new Swindon warehouse to ship books to 150+ partners worldwide, aiming to send 1 million+ books by end of 2026. Awards & Author News: Children’s author Julia Donaldson was made a Dame in the King’s Birthday Honours, citing her library roots and renewing her call for more libraries and librarians. Deals & Genre Buzz: Jo Salazar’s zombie apocalypse novels landed a three-book deal with Sourcebooks Fire after self-publishing helped them find readers. Global Kids Literature: Vietnam’s children’s publishing is gaining international traction, with titles recognized by BolognaRagazzi and White Ravens—though experts say it needs a more coordinated global push. Comics & Adaptations: Creepshow is getting a PC Steam game adaptation launching in August 2026, bringing the anthology horror franchise into interactive form.
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