AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublishing & New Releases: Kathmandu author Kamal Rizal’s 21st book, Darshanagar, a 320-page comparative philosophy work, has been published after about a decade of study. Book Culture & Community Events: The South Coast Book Festival returned to Southwest Louisiana, with author talks, workshops, and a big kids zone aimed at getting children excited about reading. Author Spotlight: In Iowa, Lisa Gray’s Story Avenue is rooted in her own small-town upbringing, with local signings bringing the book back to the community that inspired it. Books & Ideas: Fresno educator Melissa Dalton Bradford promoted How to Save Democracy: Your Anti-Authoritarian Playbook, laying out “authoritarian hallmarks” and arguing democracy can be defended by everyday action. AI & Education: Ohio University’s CTLA announced fall 2026 discussion groups, including one on teaching with AI and another on improving online instruction. Book-to-Screen Buzz: Netflix is set to roll out cozy adaptations this fall, including Pride and Prejudice in a six-part series. Censorship & Rights: Dallas County is facing a federal lawsuit over a jail policy that rejects physical books in favor of tablet-only access.
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