AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFlorida Publishing & Events: Florida Weekly’s 16th annual Writing Challenge kicks off Round 4 with photo prompts and a July 7 deadline, asking readers to submit original short fiction (no AI help) for a chance to be featured. Local Book Culture: Jeff Kinney, creator of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, visited the St. Petersburg Coliseum for a meet-and-greet tied to political engagement and youth-focused civic conversation. Author News: Judy Blume says she’s done writing after decades of YA hits, while her books remain a staple for readers. Publishing Business/Print: CheapRushPrinting.com launches free design setup, free file reconstruction, and no-account sample kits—aimed at making online printing feel more “done for you.” Books & Poetry: Madville Publishing releases White Winged Doves, a new poetry collection edited by Atlanta’s Collin Kelley and Megan Volpert. Community Media: South Florida Black-owned outlets mark Juneteenth’s legacy, highlighting the role of newspapers as lifelines and storytellers.
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