AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLiterary Loss: Marjane Satrapi, creator of Persepolis, has died at 56 in Paris, with family saying she died “of sadness” after the earlier death of her husband and longtime collaborator Matthias Ripa. Community Reading: Oshkosh Public Library released its June 2026 calendar of free events, from story times and book clubs to chess, crafts, and author talks. Book-to-World Connections: Nepal’s Himalayan Literature Festival and Writers’ Workshop opened with a message that literature helps people pause, reflect, and understand each other in an AI-driven world. Publishing & Industry: The Publishers Association reports record 2025 revenue of £7.4bn, led by audiobooks, digital, and exports. Summer Picks: A new roundup offers fiction, nonfiction, mystery/thriller, and romance summer reading suggestions, organized by publication date. Screen Buzz: Casting chatter continues for Amazon’s Fourth Wing adaptation, with fans weighing in on who should play Violet and Xaden. Local Library Culture: A column celebrates “little free libraries,” highlighting how anyone can build one and share books with neighbors.
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