AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublishing Deals & Global Reach: Filipino children’s author Mary Ann Ordinario signed a Malaysian translation and distribution deal, expanding access to her books across libraries and primary schools. Tech & Reading Life: A guide argues it’s time to upgrade home Wi‑Fi and storage, pushing readers toward newer routers/mesh systems and NAS-style home servers. Children’s Media: ZDF joins Dandelooo and TFOU’s “Hold on Gaston!” as a co-production partner, based on Hachette Enfants’ “Little Unicorn” series. Book Culture & Community: Vermont Humanities will spotlight Tillie Walden’s “Charity & Sylvia” as Vermont Reads 2026, revisiting a long-ago same-sex couple’s local legacy. Controversy in Literary Advocacy: PEN America president Dinaw Mengestu resigned over a “pro-Zionist” statement, reigniting debate over free expression and censorship. Industry Watch: Reuters reports Marvel Comics will move its publishing division from New York to Burbank and install Stephen Wacker as editor-in-chief. Legal Fight Over AI Training: Major publishers continue suing Google over Gemini AI training using copyrighted books. Literary Tourism: A new piece asks why India’s reading landscapes aren’t getting the same travel hype as Austen, Tolkien, and Harry Potter. New Releases & Lists: “Best Books of 2026” coverage and multiple debut/novel spotlights keep the focus on what readers should pick up next.
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