AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBook Distribution: Irish bookshops are meeting demand for Sally Rooney’s novels after Faber stopped UK distribution, saying it could not transfer her UK earnings following her pledge to donate them to Palestine Action. Global Publishing: Sharjah’s publishers conference drew more than 1,400 participants from 126 countries and announced a $300,000 grant for literary translation, with sessions on AI, audiobooks and international rights. Industry Access: Jacaranda Books founder Valerie Brandes is preparing a US launch for 2027 and working with Howard University to open publishing internships for Black students. Authors’ Rights: Nigeria’s authors’ association welcomed the launch of a copyright levy system intended to improve returns to writers and other creators. Reading Culture: Silent reading groups are spreading across Indian cities, offering readers a free, informal way to gather and read without assigned books or discussion.
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