Women’s Health Publishing: Umubyeyi Elevate will launch its eight-part “Mama Guides” series in Kigali on June 19, aiming to close women’s health literacy gaps with culturally relevant, evidence-based guidance from preconception through menopause. Censorship & Book Fairs: Italy’s Rome independent publishers’ fair sparked a censorship row after organisers required an “anti-fascist values” declaration from exhibitors, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni calling it an “anti-fascist certificate.” Audiobooks Go Physical: Audible opened New York’s “bookless bookstore,” a pop-up built around audio “story tiles,” as U.S. audiobook sales near $2.22B in 2024. New Fiction & Crime: H.N. Hirsch’s “Bonds” (Bob and Marcus series) puts friendship and loyalty under pressure in a courtroom murder case. Celebrity Publishing: Michelle Obama’s “The Look” (Crown/Penguin Random House) spotlights her White House fashion with 200+ photos, while Barack Obama marked her 62nd birthday. Community Literacy: Accra Golden Lions Club donated 1,000+ books to Winneba schools and libraries via its “Golden Readers Project.” Publishing Costs: A new report-style piece asks why book prices keep rising, noting publishers get only a small slice of cover price. Comics Industry Notes: Marvel creator Rob Liefield criticized Marvel over missing creator credits in an omnibus announcement.