AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCommunity Reading & Events: Cambridge Public Library’s inaugural CPL Reads is built around Shari Lapena’s thriller Getting Away with Murder, ending with a Oct. 30 author event. Local Book Culture: Dalkeith’s “Touch a Book” brought authors and readers together over two days, with talks on copyright and getting from idea to publication. School Literacy Overhaul: Bullis Charter School replaced traditional reading lists with FishTank ELA+, adding 5,000 diverse books and pushing students to connect texts to real-world problems. Publishing & Access: Macao’s history book A Journey Through Time has been released in English and Portuguese to broaden access beyond Chinese readers. AI, Policy & Authorship: Former FTC chair Lina Khan argues regulators already have tools to hold AI leaders accountable under existing laws, rejecting calls for new AI exemptions. Book-to-World Crossover: Austin’s Letterpress Play is expanding into “Letterpress Play & Books,” adding an independent bookstore alongside Noah Hawley’s upcoming Practical Genius (April 2027). Education & Mental Health Debate: A new book claims kids’ anxiety stems more from school pressure than screen time, challenging the usual blame. Awards & Recognition: Larry Scanlan’s Christian devotional Wisdom of an Elder earned a Distinguished Favorite nod at the NYC Big Book Award.
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