AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMigration Theology: Notre Dame theologian Daniel G. Groody discusses Catholic “theology of migration,” linking refugee dignity to the fight against the “globalization of indifference,” with his book A Theology of Migration spotlighted. Author Events: Linda Kaye-Moses will read from her debut novel The Argentera and the Tales of the Six Arabesques at The Bookstore in Connecticut (July 22). Publishing & Adaptations: Glassriver and Germany’s Network Movie are co-developing Áróra, an investigative TV drama based on Lilja Sigurðardóttir’s bestselling crime novels. Book-to-Screen Buzz: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is driving a surge in Homer translations, with Emily Wilson’s version reportedly flying off shelves. Kids’ Literacy Push: Buckingham Palace marks Queen Camilla’s 79th birthday by announcing a UK Christmas gift of a special edition of Katherine Rundell’s Impossible Creatures for Year 6 and P6 children. Independent Bookselling Under Pressure: Hong Kong police raid two independent bookstores, arresting staff over “seditious” publications as the national security climate tightens. Back-to-School Savings: Florida’s sales-tax holiday runs July 20–Aug. 20, covering school supplies, learning aids, and select computers within price limits. Homelessness & Libraries: A Sarasota man says he’s spent years jobless and sleeping outside, often at the public library, highlighting how libraries become lifelines.
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