Book Bans: PEN America reports nearly 12,000 book removals in U.S. public schools over the past year, with race, sexuality, and gender identity among the most common targets. Publishing Business: Valsoft is buying Firebrand Technologies, NetGalley, and Supadu, aiming to keep publishing-sector tools running autonomously while expanding services. Global Literature: Abu Dhabi’s Arabic Language Centre will debut 14 new translation and co-publishing partnerships at the Frankfurt Book Fair, pushing Emirati and Arab titles into seven languages. Author Spotlight: Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling novelist and former politician, has died at 86, with his final novel “Adam and Eve” due for release. Adaptations & Culture: Mike Flanagan’s “Carrie” returns as an eight-part series updating Stephen King’s story for today’s cyberbullying and school violence fears. Comics & IP: IDW Publishing announced “Star Trek: Crusher,” a limited comic series written by Gates McFadden, launching in summer 2027. Community Reading: Winnie-the-Pooh books are being placed in UK red phone box libraries as part of a 100-year celebration campaign.