AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNetflix Adaptation Push: Playwright Raisedon Baya is urging Netflix to adapt more Sue Nyathi novels after the success of The Polygamist, spotlighting the Zimbabwean story’s themes of marriage, power, secrets and survival. Nonfiction Reading Picks: NPR staff share standout nonfiction reads so far this year, including Gisèle Pelicot’s A Hymn to Life and Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw’s Backtalker. Royalty & Publishing Culture: A columnist revisits Ben-Hur through the lens of U.S. history and reading habits, while another piece spotlights how re-reading classics can be deeply satisfying. Book Trade & Scams: Literary scouts are being targeted by scammers via impersonation emails, raising fresh concerns for authors and agents. Canadian Humor Award: Saskatoon writer Meredith Hambrock wins the 2026 Stephen Leacock Medal for humour for She’s A Lamb! Awards for Indie Animal Fiction: Gene Helfman’s orca novel In the Realm of the Whales earns a National Indie Excellence award. Library Access & Community: Read Aloud Delaware thanks nearly 100 volunteers for tens of thousands of reading sessions with children. Publishing Tech & Learning: Norway moves to restrict AI use in schools, aiming to bring more books back into classrooms. Consumer Protection for Bookish Buyers: StubHub UK is hit with refunds and fines over hidden ticket fees, a reminder that “what you see” pricing matters for fans.
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