AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoReading & STEM Push: Sarawak’s deputy state secretary backed Big Bad Wolf Books in Kuching as a way to boost youth English and STEM skills, while warning that heavy reliance on screens can weaken active reading. Community Literacy Services: Orillia’s LifeSkills Connection rebrands from the literacy council and keeps free help for adults—computer skills, money management, resumes, forms, and English—plus a safe learning space. AI vs. Book Trade: UK secondhand dealers report mystery bulk buys of obscure titles, with suspicion aimed at AI training and “destructive scanning” practices. Publishing Awards: Canadian Children’s Book Centre named Gregor Craigie a finalist for historical fiction for young people, with winners set for Oct. 26. Music Industry Gender Gap: A new report finds women are under 30% of creators on major music rosters, with parity targets set for 2030. Book Sales & Culture: Nye & Company announced a Sept. 9–10 auction featuring the Stradling Study Collection of American ceramics. Dolly Parton’s Literacy Legacy: Multiple tributes highlight her role as “the Book Lady,” tying her philanthropy to reading access.
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