Publishing Policy & Rights: A new Bahrain proposal would bring back the international book fair annually, arguing it boosts access, cultural tourism, and a “shop window” for writers and publishers. First Amendment & Media Pressure: A guide to “jawboning” explains how government pressure on private platforms can threaten First Amendment freedoms. AI & Writers: Writers’ lawsuit against AI giant Anthropic is framed as a payout that’s “pocket change,” reigniting debate over copyright scraping and author compensation. Industry & Business: Allied Market Research projects the comic book market at $31.2B by 2034 (6.6% CAGR), with physical still the top revenue driver. Book Culture & Access: Australia’s independent bookshops keep shrinking fast, with closures piling up and the government help question back on the table. Major Loss in Publishing: Marjane Satrapi, creator of Persepolis, dies at 56, with family saying she died of grief after her husband’s death. Children’s Publishing: A world-first trilingual picture book spotlights Māori and Lule Sámi characters and language alongside English. Local Publishing: Pasadena’s Red Hen Press launches a GoFundMe amid a financial crisis. Comics & Pop Culture: Archie Comics and Shaquille O’Neal team up for a new Black Caesar comic series. Games-to-Books Buzz: Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters expands into book releases after major streaming and awards success.