AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGraphic Memoir Loss: Marjane Satrapi, the Franco-Iranian creator of Persepolis, has died at 56, with family saying she died “of sadness,” and her work’s exile-era Tehran story continues to shape how readers understand Iran. Library Life: Brantford Public Library is kicking off Pride Month with free 2SLGBTQIA+ picks, take-and-make kits, and Pride in the Park displays, while Oshkosh Public Library rolls out a full June calendar of free events for all ages. Book Culture Meets Social Media: A Clydebank coffee shop is hosting “Spice and Steam,” a BookTok-friendly pop-up with a “blind date with a book” plus drinks and treats. Publishing & Tech: Ridi reports a 50-fold jump in fantasy web novel transactions since 2021, driven by fandom and IP expansion. AI & Colonialism Debate: A new critique argues AI data collection is a modern form of colonialism, built on Western training material and often without consent. Community Safety: Bengaluru police arrested a man after a 23-year-old was allegedly stalked, dragged, and sexually harassed in Whitefield.
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