AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBooks and Politics: Sally Rooney says her books can no longer be sold in the UK because of her support for Palestine Action, putting political expression and publishing choices in the spotlight. Writers Without Borders: A new Shanghai program aims to open literary opportunities for international writers. Media Growth: Kenya’s entertainment and media market is forecast to reach Sh776 billion by 2030, with publishing among the sectors expected to grow. Global Readers: Chinese books are finding new audiences in Germany, while Anne Carson’s Nobel Prize win sent her books soaring on bestseller lists in Korea and sales at Canadian retailer Indigo up more than 10,000%. Industry Pressures: Local newspaper closures have climbed to more than three a week, underscoring the strain on print publishing. Emerging Markets: Paraguayan publishing grew 10.4%, with author-publishers increasing nearly 70%.
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