Publishing & Culture: The UAE’s Dr. Abdulla Alsharhan has been named to the international jury for the Beijing International Book Fair Illustrations Awards, underscoring the country’s growing footprint in children’s publishing and visual arts. Books & Community: Okotoks libraries are rolling out summer reading challenges and events, including teen and kids programs tied to prize draws and local activities. Literary & Media Spotlight: Trump joined Usha Vance’s “Storytime with the Second Lady” podcast, reading a White House Historical Association children’s book while riffing on past presidents and his own habits. Publishing Industry Watch: Sony’s move toward ending on-disc PlayStation releases from January 2028 is reigniting debate over game ownership and preservation. International Books: A Ukrainian publisher says a Russian strike destroyed about 800,000 books at the BookChef warehouse near Kyiv. Book-to-Screen: Prime Video greenlit “Sarek,” a Swedish psychological thriller series based on Ulf Kvensler’s debut novel. Legal/Policy: Nigeria’s Supreme Court dismissed an appeal court order tied to seizure of an oil vessel used as loan collateral, a reminder of how commercial disputes can spill into maritime legal fights.