AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIndigenous History: Historian Liza Black’s new book traces more than a century of cases involving murdered Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people in the US, Canada and Mexico, examining how violence was documented—and erased. Sharjah Book Fair: The Ruler of Sharjah launched a documented historical novel, adding to a body of 219 works spanning research, literature and drama. Publishing and Accountability: India’s Supreme Court has ruled the National Book Trust is a “State” because of pervasive government control, while a separate library procurement row has prompted calls for an investigation into allegedly fake authors and AI-generated books. Book Withdrawals: UK publishers and booksellers have pulled Russell Brand titles following his rape and sexual assault conviction. Literary Festival: Blandford Literary Festival returns November 13–15 with author talks, writing workshops and a free children’s book-making session.
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