AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublishing & Politics: A South Africa textbook procurement fight at the Department of Basic Education is under fresh scrutiny after investigators’ reports were released, with claims of wrongdoing disputed and the catalogue process itself targeted. Libraries & Reading Habits: A new study commissioned by publishers and authors argues that public library e-lending is nudging readers away from buying, reigniting the e-book debate. Book Industry & Events: Cambridge Public Library launches “CPL Reads,” a community-wide thriller pick with Shari Lapena set to appear Oct. 30. Author News: Dolly Parton reportedly secretly recorded a 15-track album as a literacy gift tied to Kim Michele Richardson’s novel. Tech & AI: Lina Khan says existing laws can rein in risky AI, while separate coverage highlights the need for “guardrails” against rogue AI agents. Local Book Culture: Touch a Book brings authors and readers together in Dalkeith, and a Lafayette school speaker series focuses on parent-student connection.
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