AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublishing & Books in Florida: Spark Leaf Publishing (Hallandale Beach) hit its 500th author title milestone, touting author-owned rights and 100% royalties, and says it has guided 250 independent authors across 40+ countries. Bilingual Literacy: Miami publishing executive Jenny Lizarraga’s Cinco Books marked its mission with Spanish- and Portuguese-language access for libraries and schools. Education & Climate Content: Florida textbook publishers are reportedly minimizing or removing human-caused climate change coverage, raising fresh alarms about what students learn. AI, Data Centers & Politics: A new wave of AI anxiety is colliding with Florida’s data-center debate, with Byron Donalds and David Jolly clashing over moratorium plans and the future of power. Voting Access: Florida’s Oct. 5 voter registration deadline is approaching, and the Supreme Court blocked mail-ballot restrictions for the Nov. 3 general election. Local Culture: Pensacola poet Ericka Streeter previews her new collection on ancestry, grief, and reclaiming voice. Community Book Events: Ocala’s Freedom Public Library hosts a fall book sale and a new Friends Corner Bookstore.
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