AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublishing & Books in Florida: Orlando attorney Mary Rebekah Fritz-Gonzalez turns her love of romance into a Florida-tied Formula 1 sports romance, “Checkered Love,” after reading over 150 books and deciding the genre needed sharper heroines. Local Book Awards: Dr. Juan P. Chisholm’s “Mission Possible: How to Graduate from College Debt-Free” earns finalist status for the Kingdom Book Awards. Industry Training: Poynter names the 2026 cohort for “Covering Child Welfare,” a free reporting training running Sept. 3–Nov. 12 with sessions led by Fernanda Camarena and Steve Volk. Books & Publishing Abroad: Russian attacks reportedly destroy millions of Ukrainian books and printing capacity, threatening new releases. Community & Literacy: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library continues expanding in Florida, with local groups pushing books to kids. Meetings & Tourism (publishing-adjacent): Prevue Meetings + Incentives launches Meeting Planner Appreciation Month, with Florida partners like SITE Florida & Caribbean and sponsor Caesars.
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