AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBook bans & school reading lists: Pen America says 6,870 book-banning instances hit US schools in 2024-25, with Florida, Texas and Tennessee leading and “A Clockwork Orange” among the most targeted titles—another reminder that what kids read is still a political battleground. Publishing & distribution: Hachette Learning is rolling out Bookzone as a new exclusive distributor in Jamaica, signaling continued reshuffles in how school and learning books reach readers. Book culture & community: The Good Life Center (Forest Farm) was added to the National Register of Historic Places, tied to the Nearings’ classic “Living the Good Life,” while libraries keep pushing summer sales and events to get more books into hands. Media & books: Trump urged a boycott of a new biography after attacking its claims about his health, keeping the spotlight on how publishing can collide with politics. Tech and reading-adjacent: OpenAI is shutting down its Atlas AI browser after months of backlash over speed, security and copyright concerns.
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