AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCommunity Reading Events: North Adams and Clarksburg libraries team up for the inaugural Northern Berkshire Author and Book Festival Sept. 9 at North Adams Public Library, with 50+ authors and free admission. Used-Book Fundraiser: Spencertown Academy’s 21st Festival of Books runs Sept. 4-7 with a giant used-book sale, author talks, and a kids’ program. International Book Trade: The 27th Baghdad International Book Fair opens with 600+ publishers, strong attendance, and Oman as guest of honor. Publishing & AI Policy: The U.S. DOJ backs OpenAI in the New York Times copyright fight, arguing training on copyrighted news is “fair use” and vital to prosperity and national security. Tech Privacy: Norway moves to tighten rules on smart glasses, targeting facial recognition in public spaces. Book Culture & Literacy: Tom Tracy Books launches the “Vibe Village Book-n-Build” kit for ages 6-12, pairing an emotional literacy book with a STEM build and lesson plan. Awards & Recognition: Canadian authors Jonathan Cheng and Eric T. Jennings land on the Cundill History Prize shortlist for nonfiction history titles. Local Author Spotlight: Andre Hardy will discuss and sign his debut crime novel “Tear the City Down” at Vroman’s Sept. 2.
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