AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLibrary & Books in the Spotlight: Massachusetts lawmakers sent Gov. Maura Healey a bill (S.2696) aimed at strengthening librarians’ authority over school and public library book decisions as challenges rise nationwide, setting rules for age-appropriate, professionally grounded selections and removal only after hearings and votes. Publishing & Community: In Endicott, NY, the Little Italy Farmer’s Market hosts a free backpack giveaway and book giveaway Aug. 6 (supplies last), with library activities for kids. Book Culture & Access: Pennsylvania SAP launched a redesigned website to help transportation and aviation workers access DOT substance-abuse professional evaluations and return-to-duty support across the state. Comics & Publishing Business: Secret Mode is opening a Sheffield development studio to support its game portfolio with updates, DLC, and porting. Anime IP Experiment: Kodansha Creators Lab and KUROGO debuted the Synchro Project, commissioning standalone anime opening sequences for series that don’t exist yet, using audience response to decide what gets made. New Dredd Line: 2000 AD announced “Judge Dredd: Compact Crimes” for 2027, collecting classic black-and-white strips in monthly compact volumes for the 50th anniversary.
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