AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoPublishing & Rights: Penguin Random House India won’t distribute Joe Sacco’s graphic reportage The Once and Future Riot in India, citing internal concerns after review of the UK publisher’s materials. Graphic Memoir Legacy: Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis continues to draw attention as the author dies at 56; the book’s history of bans and challenges in U.S. schools remains a flashpoint. Children’s Books Launch: Raindrop Production debuts nature-rooted picture books for ages 3–8, starting with The Big Symphony, positioning the brand for calmer, read-aloud family reading. Local Publishing Spotlight: Fresh Water Press in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, is expanding its small press catalog with community-first publishing and upcoming releases. Book-to-Screen: Amazon MGM Studios is developing a live-action Jem and the Holograms series with Kilter Films and Hasbro, reviving the 1980s animated franchise. Community Reading Events: Burlingame State Campground upgrades include new restroom/shower facilities, while local used-book sales and library events keep summer reading moving.
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