AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoChildren’s Publishing: Penguin Random House’s WriteNow programme will focus on children’s fiction for the next three years, seeking writers from communities under-represented in UK and Irish publishing. Prize News: Edmund Richardson’s Alexander: God, King, Man won the £50,000 Baillie Gifford Prize. Judges praised the biography’s immersive storytelling and fresh research, making it the prize’s first ancient-history winner. Book Fair: Sharjah International Book Fair opened with 1.7 million books on offer, alongside a programme bringing global authors to readers. Bookselling: The American Booksellers Association has announced the shortlist for its 2026 Indies Choice Book Awards, spotlighting titles championed by independent booksellers.
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