Film & Archives Funding: Venezuela’s National Book Center (CENAL) opened its 2026 grants call, adding a new Cinematographic Research track to mark 60 years of the National Cinemateca’s preservation work, with five grants for projects on Venezuelan audiovisual heritage. Publishing-to-Screen Buzz: Lindsey Anderson Beer’s debut novel Hollow is being adapted into a feature film with Sydney Sweeney attached; Putnam fast-tracked the book for a Fall 2027 release. AI in Writing Under Fire: A Sydney academic’s opinion column urging students not to “cut corners” was removed after it was found to be AI-written using Copilot, reigniting debate over academic integrity and disclosure. Education Tech Disruption: India’s CBSE says its re-evaluation portal was hit by a major cyberattack, including a denial-of-service surge and unauthorized access attempts, even as submissions continued. Book Awards & Jewish Lit: The Sami Rohr Prize 2026 shortlist was announced, with finalists spanning memoir and history, and a June 16 winner date. Local Book Culture: A Colorado author launched a children’s book tour supporting The Lost Board, a surfboard adventure tied to themes of letting go and connection.