AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMemoir Row: Sonia Gandhi says Penguin Random House India grew uneasy with criticism of the government and withdrew as Indian publisher of her forthcoming memoir, renewing debate over publishing independence. Children’s Books: Irish author and illustrator Chris Haughton, the national children’s laureate, is among 28 Irish people arrested under UK anti-terror laws for expressing support for Palestine Action; he is awaiting trial. Translation: At Sharjah International Book Fair, Daisy Rockwell discussed translating Hindi and Urdu works and bringing overlooked writers to wider audiences. Publishing Costs: UK publishers have halted some magazine deliveries to France after new EU parcel charges made subscriptions uneconomic. Readers & Book Fairs: Taylor University’s new Silent Book Club drew 10 readers, filling its seats, while Kokrajhar will host the Northeast National Book Fair from Dec. 1–10, its first in five years.
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