AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSchool Book Challenges: PEN America’s Florida office and the Florida Freedom to Read Project are urging the state education commissioner to reconsider a memo aimed at removing “inappropriate” books from schools. They warn that challenges—including one to Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye—can limit students’ access to literature and diverse perspectives. Publisher Rights: Florida-based Human Rights Defense Center has sued Lancaster County Prison in Pennsylvania, alleging officials unlawfully blocked its books, magazines and guides from reaching incarcerated readers; the group says 125 items were returned since June 2025. New Florida Book: Sarasota-based Prima Vista Press has released Welcome Home, Rescue Dog, an interactive journal by Wendy Lyons Sunshine designed to help adopters navigate a dog’s first year at home. Local Book Events: Friends of Englewood Charlotte Library are holding a fill-a-bag used-book sale Oct. 13–17, with proceeds supporting library programs and scholarships. Print Industry: Bonita Springs will host the Digital Packaging Summit Nov. 16–18, bringing print and packaging executives together to discuss digital production and business growth.
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