AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChildren’s Publishing: Chinese illustrator Cai Gao, 80, became the first Chinese winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award (often dubbed the “Nobel Prize for children’s literature”), a major milestone for global kids’ publishing. Book Industry Deals: SLKY World acquired global rights to Rwanda-based author Lamana Ali’s fantasy novel The Celestial Ashes, with a re-edit and early-2027 release planned. Author Spotlight: Nina Simon’s Grand Canyon-set sophomore mystery My Sister is Going to Kill Me lands Aug. 18, inspired by a rafting trip with her sister. Publishing & Tech: An Italian travel guide hit Amazon with an AI-generated leftover chat prompt, sparking backlash over usefulness and disclosure. Controversy in Publishing: Cambridge professor Jason Arday has cancelled upcoming book-tour events amid allegations tied to his memoir. Libraries Beyond Books: Stoughton Public Library is expanding community programming through partnerships and hands-on events, reinforcing libraries as local hubs.
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