AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoLocal Publishing & Community Pride: Inkwood Books in Haddonfield, N.J., is spotlighting LGBTQ+ titles through a Pride Book Club that’s drawing readers from across the region, fueled by growing interest in queer-themed books. Faith-Based Books: Xulon Press announced a new faith-based children’s picture book, Queen Bee’s Garden of Virtues, by Kristin Dean, with paperback, hardcover, and eBook editions. Author-Owned Book Retail (Florida tie-in): A national roundup of author-owned bookstores highlights Judy Blume’s Books & Books in Key West, where the author is still a hands-on presence at the register. Hurricane Prep Tech (Florida nonprofit): FLTDSO is opening a waitlist for its Digital Backpack, aiming to help families protect identity and emergency documents ahead of hurricane season. Arts & Philanthropy: Actors’ Playhouse’s 35th annual “Reach for the Stars” Gala Auction raised $150K+ for theater programming in Miami-Dade. Books & Publishing Industry Pulse: The American Booksellers Association reports independent bookstores are expanding again, with membership at its highest level since the late 1990s.
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