AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI Copyright Clash: Major publishers and author Scott Turow sued Google in New York over claims Gemini was trained by copying copyrighted books without permission or pay. Publishing Policy & Access: Malaysia’s higher-ed students can redeem RM100 Madani Book Vouchers from July 15 via MySiswaPlace, with 300+ local publishers and booksellers onboard. Book Bans Debate: PEN America logged thousands of school book ban incidents across states and districts, framing the fight as a battle over what children are allowed to know. Local Book Culture: A Port Washington author uncovered a forgotten 1917 baseball charity exhibition and turned it into “One Day in September,” while libraries and festivals keep pushing community reading. New Releases & Media: Netflix renewed “Little House on the Prairie” for season 2; meanwhile, “Into the Woods” hits the stage via Mt. Hood Repertory Theatre with Sondheim/Lapine’s book. Notable Launches: Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir “A Hymn to Life” is being promoted as a non-tabloid, compassionate account.
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