AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSpace & Tech/Publishing: SpaceX rang the Nasdaq bell after its IPO, a reminder that publishing’s business world is being reshaped by big-tech momentum. Author & Culture: Fans are again speculating about The Winds of Winter after a cryptic Folio Society teaser tied to A Game of Thrones. Children’s Reading & Inclusion: A new Pride Month workbook targets LGBTQ+ families’ needs, while Guernsey’s “snuggle up and share a book” push spotlights reading for pleasure from birth. Local Books & Festivals: Borders Book Festival reviews highlight Alistair Moffat’s final run as director, and Cork’s Midsummer event turns Doireann Ní Ghríofa’s Said The Dead into a gothic performance. Controversy & Censorship: Tennessee’s “Roots” book ban fight is back in focus as lawmakers consider clarifying the state’s age-appropriate rules. Media & Safety: A teacher describes how sexting and “dk pics” have become normalized for teens, fueling renewed debate over platform protections. **Publishing Industry/Legal: A securities class action was filed against ADMA Biologics, underscoring how finance and publishing-adjacent media ecosystems keep colliding.
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