AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI and Publishing: Canadian publisher Boréal has ended its relationship with Quebec novelist Thélyson Orelien, saying AI was used to write his award-winning debut. In South Korea, publishers are seeking stronger protections after suspicious bulk book orders raised fears of AI training on copyrighted works. Free Expression: More than 150 authors and artists are backing Sally Rooney after her books were withdrawn from UK sales amid a dispute tied to the government’s ban on Palestine Action. New Books: Sonia Gandhi has announced her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, due November 10; it traces her life through love, loss and identity. Literary Honors: Canadian poet Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. Children’s Publishing: The Arab Children’s Book Award shortlisted 25 titles from eight countries, highlighting authors and illustrators across the region. Book Fairs: Muscat’s 30th International Book Fair is set for March 24–April 3, 2027, with “Creative Industries” as its theme.
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