AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoChildren’s Literature & Culture: Andy Griffiths gets a 4-metre 3D-printed portrait at Australia’s National Portrait Gallery, celebrating the “inner kid” behind his absurdist writing. Banned Books & Access: Brooklyn Public Library spotlights Christopher Myers’ “Night Ride” exhibit, including giant tapestries featuring often-banned classics like Animal Farm and The Bluest Eye. Reading for Fall: Sarah J. Maas shares picks to tide readers over until ACOTAR 6, while R.L. Stine recommends five horror reads for Halloween. Local Book Worlds: Vroman’s and Book Soup in Southern California announce new ownership; Green Bay’s UntitledTown festival returns this weekend. School Books Under Pressure: Wake County changes how parents can challenge library books, drawing pushback from a state House leader. Publishing, Policy & Money: The Bahamas starts charging VAT interest on real-estate deals after 21 days, and a new Q3 “Books to Bookmark” list spotlights small-publisher titles. Global Education: Gaza children return to school after nearly three years, with classrooms still scarce and damaged.
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