AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublishing Dispute: Penguin Random House halted a children’s book on Palestinian history after an editorial clash; the authors say changes would sanitize the history, turning the dispute into a flashpoint for publishers and representation. Censorship: U.S. book bans have hit a record high, while a student in Ontario is urging schools to keep challenged titles available during reviews. Sally Rooney’s books have also reportedly been pulled from UK shelves after she pledged proceeds to Palestine Action. Awards: Edwidge Danticat’s Dèy is a National Book Award finalist, and New Zealand author Catherine Chidgey has received an Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate honor. Book Fairs: Sharjah’s 2026 fair is set to bring together 2,673 publishers and exhibitors from 124 countries, while Beirut’s international fair has wrapped a 10-day edition amid Lebanon’s economic crisis. Readers & Writers: Abraham Verghese will headline Kepler’s Literary Foundation benefit in November, supporting author events and community programs.
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