AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Library Spotlight: Brownell Library is collecting stories, memories, poems, images, and drawings for a commemorative 100th-anniversary book, with submissions due Oct. 1 and proceeds supporting the library’s next century. Book-to-Screen Buzz: HBO’s Harry Potter reboot adds Ginny Weasley (Bonnie Hill) plus Tom Riddle (Billy Barratt) and Dobby (Lenny Rush) for Season 2, and fans are already parsing casting coincidences. Fall Reading Momentum: Goodreads readers are hyped for September releases, including R.F. Kuang’s Taipei Story, a new identity-and-belonging drama. Writing Community: Louisiana Book Festival’s WordShops announce three faculty members and Oct. 30 workshops for writers of all levels. Publishing Industry Shift: Venice’s Book Adaptation Rights Market shows studios and streamers moving upstream to secure book IP earlier than ever. Health & Policy for Readers: A Virginia study finds Medicaid pays less than other insurers for routine preventive visits, raising questions about access and fairness.
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