AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoChildren’s Publishing Deal: Simon & Schuster Children’s has signed three more books from Phil Earle (Finn’s Epic Fails), illustrated by Al Murphy, extending the series with books 4–6 due in 2027–2028. Animation & Rights at Annecy: Catalan titles “Pip” (Bruno Simões), “Winnipeg, Seeds of Hope” (based on Laura Marte’s graphic novel) and “Because Today is Saturday” are set for Annecy, with “Winnipeg” competing in Contrechamp; the feature follows Spanish refugees after 1939 and their hope via a ship chartered by Pablo Neruda. Publishing Discovery Lists: Explore Authors Magazine released a summer “hottest new fiction and nonfiction” reading list. Local Publishing/Industry Angle: A report on Spain’s book business points to global screen growth as a new opportunity, framing literature as “safe IP.” Cultural Spotlight: A new biography of Reed Peggram and other literary picks circulate alongside broader arts calendars, while music-history roundups note major classics tied to Spain.
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