AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFIFA World Cup Entertainment: Spain and Argentina meet Sunday as the 2026 final adds a first-ever halftime show headlined by Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS, with proceeds tied to FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund. Publishing & Culture: Simon & Schuster releases Kimberlé Crenshaw’s memoir “Backtalker,” turning her life story into a lens on intersectionality and critical race theory. Book Industry Watch: A New Zealand booksellers report warns supply-chain delays from Australia are slowing “speed to market,” hurting even local titles. Education & Reading: Texas’ new Bible curriculum requirements face pushback over how they reshape students’ understanding of history and citizenship. Self-Publishing Tools: Manhattan Book Group ranks 10 self-publishing services for 2026, led by MindStir Media, followed by BookBaby and Amazon KDP. AI in Schools: New reporting highlights concerns that generative AI use may weaken critical thinking as adoption keeps rising.
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