AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAnti-censorship spotlight for Florida books & bookselling: Stephen Colbert is set to receive an American Book Awards anti-censorship honor after CBS ended “The Late Show,” with Books & Books founder Mitchell Kaplan (Florida’s longtime independent bookstore leader) also named among the recipients. Local publishing & community ties: Old Firehouse Books highlights action-packed fiction picks, while Florida’s Books & Books continues to be recognized nationally for its role in the literary ecosystem. Florida media accountability forum: Suncoast Searchlight and Seeking Rents will host a free public discussion on data centers on the Suncoast in Venice, bringing together investigative reporters and energy coverage as local governments weigh power, water, and community impacts. Books as culture in Florida: A new children’s picture book, “My Magic Tux,” ties a UT stadium story to libraries, with proceeds supporting UT Libraries—another reminder of how publishing can drive public good. Consumer fraud & chargebacks: A report flags a surge in “friendly fraud” chargebacks, a reminder for publishers and retailers alike that digital commerce keeps changing the rules.
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