AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCommunity Book Launches: Filipino Canadian author Jose Larano debuted Snippet of Stories in British Columbia, spotlighting Filipino heritage and local voices. Author Tours & Programs: South Dakota’s One Book program brought A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore to Yankton, while Griefdogg and Henry Goes Bush author talks kept the focus on storycraft and place. Publishing & Culture in Focus: Moscow’s state library says it has archived 18,000 “Russophobic” books removed from Russian-held Ukrainian areas, framing it as preservation for research. Books in Court: The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a Mississippi case tied to an assistant principal fired for reading I Need a New Butt!, leaving reinstatement in place. Reviews & Reading Lists: Pride Month coverage ranged from reviews of Queer India Now and Mixed Metaphors to store bestseller charts and Pride reading recommendations. New Releases & Adaptations: Netflix began filming Dept. Q (based on Jussi Adler-Olsen’s books), and DC’s animation panel previewed Mister Miracle alongside other titles. Local History for Kids: Volga German heritage is getting children’s books via Hays High students’ Tom and the Farm and The Blue Dress.
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