AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoPublishing & Reading Events: London Book Fair 2027 will host a Children’s Media Conference, signaling more industry focus on kids’ content and cross-media storytelling. Book Fairs in the Middle East: Qatar will play a major role at the Amman International Book Fair’s silver jubilee (Sept 24–Oct 3), with a strong publishing lineup and programming that includes AI’s impact on writing and publishing. Community Book Culture: Hamilton Friends of the Library schedules an autumn book sale Sept. 19 to fund its literacy project. Adult Learning Books: A new book, Beyond the Degree, spotlights adult learner “comeback” stories and what colleges can do to support returning students. AI Policy & Sovereignty: South Africa’s amended national AI policy draft is in focus after fictitious research citations were found, raising stakes for how governments regulate and govern AI. Local Publishing/Creative Industry: Sarawak’s Malaysia Day prep includes a Bernama special book on the governor, tying state events to print publishing.
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