AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSchool Library Culture Wars: Texas activists and lawmakers are pressing a West Texas district to remove challenged books, spotlighting how “harmful” content debates keep reshaping public shelves. AI & Books Under Pressure: Concerns are rising over publishers and AI firms bulk-scanning books for training, with critics warning that second-hand books are being treated as raw material. Google’s AI Travel Checkout: Google’s AI Mode now helps users book hotels and pay via Google Pay while partners handle the merchant role and support, tightening the search-to-booking loop. Children’s Publishing & Politics: Israel’s Otzma Yehudit is launching a children’s book about Itamar Ben-Gvir’s tenure, aiming to distribute it to students nationwide. Indigenous Children’s Lit: Brenda Child’s Ojibwe-inspired “Bear Woman” story becomes the children’s book “Blue Bearies,” linking animal relatives to community survival. Publishing History Spotlight: Virginia and Leonard Woolf’s Hogarth Press gets a new exhibition in Woolf country, tracing how the small press grew. Library Programming: Oshkosh Public Library rolls out September events for all ages, from book clubs to crafts and film screenings.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
