AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoChildren’s Literature Leadership: Patrice Lawrence, author of Orangeboy, has been named Waterstones Children’s Laureate for 2026–2028, pledging to use shared reading to help children feel seen and to bring communities together in a “fragmented” world. Publishing Calendar: The 45th Sharjah International Book Fair returns Nov. 4–15 at Expo Centre Sharjah, with Oman as Guest of Honour, featuring author talks, workshops, and industry programmes. New Fiction Spotlight: Sigrid Nunez’s debut story collection, “It Will Come Back to You,” gathers 13 tales that shift from intimate to unsettling, mixing shock with wit. Book-to-Screen Buzz: Apple TV has ordered “Guilty Creatures,” a thriller series based on Mikita Brottman’s true-crime book, starring Julia Garner and directed by Craig Gillespie. Literary Culture & Rights: HarperCollins has published “Who Owns What?” by IP lawyer Xerxes Ranina, a creator-friendly guide to protecting work and navigating rights. Community Reading: Pewaukee Public Library librarian Peter Blenski helped select Geisel Award winner “Stop That Mop!” by Jonathan Fenske.
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