AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBook Bans: PEN America counted 11,982 school book bans in 2025–26, its highest total since 2021; 7,370 titles were affected, including works by more than 4,000 authors, illustrators and translators. Publishing & AI: A federal court ruled that training AI on copyrighted books is fair use, a consequential decision for writers and publishers. Frankfurt Book Fair: The world’s largest book fair opened with more than 4,000 publishing organizations from over 100 countries, focusing on rights deals, AI, audiobooks and children’s literature. Audiobooks: Spotify says its audiobook service now reaches more than 180 markets. Literary News: Canadian writer and editor katherena vermette is a finalist for a new $25,000 nonfiction-editing prize. Bestselling novelist Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86, just before the release of his final book.
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