The **National Association of Book Publishers** (ANEL) has announced its board of directors for the 2026-2027 term after its annual general meeting on September 10. Geneviève Pigeon, from L'Instant même editions, will continue as president, starting a second full term. The new board includes Jean Paré (Saint-Jean Éditeur) as vice-president, Mylène Bouchard (La Peuplade) as secretary-treasurer, and several other administrators from various publishing houses. ANEL plans to focus on financing for the publishing sector, copyright in the age of artificial intelligence, and budgets for book purchases in schools. Other developments in the publishing industry include the acquisition of Éditions de l'Attente by Vroum, with Garance Dor taking editorial direction, and the acquisition of Éditions Marie Romaine by ediSens. Insight Editions is launching Insight France, directed by Rodolphe Lachat and distributed by Hachette Livre. Arnaud Labory has been appointed director of the press service of Albin Michel, and Hachette Livre is reorganizing its international governance starting in 2027. Éditions du Félin is launching a new collection, Éclairage, designed to offer short books with autonomous chapters that can be read in order or at random. The National Syndicate of Publishing is providing a calculator to measure the carbon footprint of book production. Éditions Dangles celebrates its 100th anniversary, and a new salary grid has been extended to the entire publishing industry. Thélyson Orélien's book, C’était ça ou mourir, has sparked controversy regarding the use of artificial intelligence. The book was published by Grasset and has received both critical acclaim and skepticism. Editis is reorganizing its operations, with Valentin Bouvet appointed as director of operations. Force ouvrière is requesting assistance for Editis employees facing rising fuel prices. In other news, the Spanish publisher Grupo Planeta is returning to the French market with Éditions Planeta. Glénat launches Glénat Signature for custom books for companies and brands. The Ciclic Centre-Val de Loire has a new general director, Annaïck Le Ru. Dargaud France entrusts its editorial direction to Pauline Mermet, with François Le Bescond preparing his departure after 37 years. Zulma is expanding into stationery with its first collection of notebooks. Alain Névant is returning to publishing through Delnoch Publishing. François Maspero, a notable publisher, has passed away. Albin Michel reorganizes its commercial direction with Daphné Esménard taking the helm. Antoine Bellier is elected president of the Religion group of the National Publishing Syndicate. Gründ Jeunesse switches to USB-C for its sound books for children. Maggie Doyle, who directed the foreign literature of Éditions Robert Laffont, has died. Vega appoints Nicolas Ducos as general director. Windows on Christmas is a new collection of 24 short stories with a philanthropic aim. Télémaque editions regain their independence under Stéphane Watelet. In other international developments, a library in Louisiana opens a "Rare Book Petting Zoo." The Lamp-Post, an English-language bookstore, is set to open in Paris. In Yemen, the publishing industry faces challenges due to war and economic issues. In Brittany, Emma Tesson joins the Books and Reading mission. Read and encourage reading relaunches its volunteer campaign. A novel, Le Joli Moi de Mai, explores May 68 through a fictional lens. In the United States, independent bookstores express concerns over Trump's anti-terrorism policy. In Argentina, bookstores face an "emergency" due to a significant drop in sales. The French Language Enrichment Commission introduces the term "nominite" as an alternative to name dropping. Negotiations between the Syndicat de la librairie française and employee unions are at a standstill. An Ethiopian imperial manuscript reappears after 160 years. The editions Invenit reissue Fontenelle's work with NASA images. Janine Boissard, a major figure of French popular literature, has died. The Court of Cassation condemns the editions Allary for violating the Social Security Code. In Brazil, publishers and booksellers demand a state policy for books. Peter May, author of the Lewis trilogy, has died. Mi-rage's Small War Stories - World War I offers a new perspective on the conflict. The Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs of Normandy may change director in 2027. In Mexico, the CANIEM requests five reforms from President Claudia Sheinbaum. In Argentina, Córdoba orders 50,000 books to support local publishers. In Scotland, bookstores await details on a Youth Culture Pass. In Russia, municipal libraries may face restrictions on book access. In Greece, excavations suggest Aristotle may have taught Alexander the Great. In France, a Lille-based romance bookstore will expand to Marseille. The Del Duca Prize for youth is awarded to the Dulala association. A limited edition of Sergio Toppi's polars is released. The Council of the EU sanctions a Russian author and clears a publisher. Marvel mourns the death of illustrator Joshua Cassara. The Court of Audit urges the Ministry of Culture to act on artificial intelligence. In Quebec, bookstores are experiencing divergent growth.