AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSocial Media Lawsuits: A U.S. appeals court let thousands of addiction-related lawsuits against Meta and TikTok move forward, rejecting arguments that Section 230 blocks the cases—another reminder that platforms can face real-world fallout over how they’re built for minors. Zimbabwe Publishing Push: A Zimbabwean former police officer has spent 15 years funding indigenous-language books in Shona and Ndebele, warning that without support his catalog could vanish. Publishing & Rights Controversy: Simon & Schuster is set to publish Susan Abulhawa’s new novel despite backlash over her antisemitic posts and prior controversy around reprints. Comics & Crossovers: Dynamite announced a new X-Files comic series this winter with Joe Harris and art by Riley Brown, as Marvel ramps up holiday and horror-themed releases. Global Book Fairs: Venezuela is taking part in Havana’s book fair with 150+ titles, while Togo’s Lomé Youth Book Fair expands with 30 exhibitors and Istanbul’s Arabic fair opens Aug. 15 with 300+ publishers. Book Market Signals: Circana BookScan data shows Marvel dominating the superhero graphic novel chart, led by Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
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