Education Watch: The 2025 PISA results, released Sept. 8, flag a sharp global slide in reading and math, with OECD reading down 28 points since 2015 and math down 22—raising fresh pressure on literacy strategies. Screen-to-Page Buzz: Ali Hazelwood’s romance “The Love Hypothesis” is moving from bestseller to big screen, with the trailer spotlighting key book scenes and casting that ties back to the story’s fan-fiction origins. Library Tech & Policy: Kazakhstan launched a new library information portal in Kazakh, Russian, and English, bundling legislation, training, and AI-enabled tools as reforms roll forward. Community Reading Support: Ghana’s NANA will equip a senior high school library in Shia, part of broader education and health commitments. Publishing & Culture Events: Abu Dhabi Book Fair returns with a packed literature-and-arts programme, including major sessions around “Don Quixote” and regional cultural spotlights. Literary Spotlight: Taiwan’s culture minister says the Booker-winning “Taiwan Travelogue” is giving Taiwanese literature a rare global opening. Industry/Books & Learning: A new book series, “New Cars & New Technology II,” explores the software-defined vehicle “intelligent hub,” reflecting how AI is reshaping automotive tech.