AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI & Writing Integrity: The F. Sionil Jose Young Writers Award in the Philippines opened submissions with a new rule that organizers may ask for drafts and authorship records, flagging entries suspected of undisclosed generative AI. Publishing & Community Events: Indie Children’s Authors Network launched a free family literature festival in Menston, while a Sarnia publisher rolled out a Common Sense Factor Kids colouring/activity series aimed at teaching practical life skills. Language Preservation: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis ordered an action plan to preserve and promote Marathi, including expanding school “Book Village” and “Library in a Box” efforts. Books in Crisis: Ukraine’s book industry is seeking UAH 150–200 million to restore about a million books damaged by Russia’s strikes on publishers and printing facilities. Local Publishing & Culture: New owners of a Catskills local publishing house say they’re working to preserve regional culture, and a UK indie children’s festival spotlights authors and illustrators outside big publishers. Crime Fiction Release: Romsey author Sam Holland’s new Audible Original thriller sets a serial-killer chase over 24 hours, narrated by Holliday Grainger and Billy Howle.
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