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Doing some shopping this week? Don't forget to add university press books to your list!

Check out our holiday catalog for our newest giftable books and holiday bestsellers: bit.ly/HolidayBookSale25

Browse all books on our website: floridapress.org

Get 40% off with code 31HOL25.

#ReadUP
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November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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November is Native American Heritage Month. If you're interested in learning more about the traditions and histories of Native American communities, we invite you to explore our recommended reading list: floridapress.org/native-ameri...

Use code 31NATIVE25 for discount prices through November 30.
Book covers are arranged in slanting rows against a white background. Some of the titles shown here include, "We Will Always Be Here: Native Peoples on Living and Thriving in the South," edited by Denise E. Bates; "Indigenizing Archaeology: Putting Theory into Practice," edited by Emily C. Van Alst and Carlton Shield Chief Grover; "The Powhatan Landscape: An Archaeological History of the Algonquian Chesapeake" by Martin D. Gallivan; and "We Come for Good: Archaeology and Tribal Historic Preservation at the Seminole Tribe of Florida," edited by Paul N. Backhouse, Brent R. Weisman and Mary Beth Rosebrough.
November 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Our November e-newsletter features our holiday sale, books for Native American Heritage Month, upcoming author panels at the Miami Book, and much more.
Read it here: conta.cc/4og8Gk8
Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletters here: floridapress.org/subscribe
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November 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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We are at the Miami Book Fair! If you're in Miami, please visit our booth Friday, Saturday or Sunday to check out new books such as MIAMI'S ART BOOM by Elisa Turner, OTHER PEOPLE'S MOTHERS by Julie Maire Wade, JUST FREEDOM by Daniel Rivero, A TOWN WITHOUT PITY by Jason Vuic, and many more.
A picture of the various booths at the Miami Book Fair. The University Press of Florida booth at the Miami Book Fair. Recent titles from the University Press of Florida and UF Press arranged on a table at the University Press of Florida booth at the Miami Book Fair. They include "Other People's Mothers" by Julie Marie Wade, "Miami's Art Boom" by Elisa Turner, "Of Slash Pines and Manatees" by Andrew Furman, and "Welcome to Florida" by Craig Pittman. A poster highlighting the various panels UPF authors will be participating in at the Miami Book Fair.
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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We are attending the American Anthropological Association annual meeting in New Orleans! If you're attending, please stop by our booth where you can check out our recent and bestselling titles in anthropology and archaeology. Take advantage of our conference sale online at floridapress.org/31aaa25.
The University Press of Florida booth at the 2025 American Anthropological Association annual meeting in New Orleans. The University Press of Florida booth at the 2025 American Anthropological Association annual meeting in New Orleans.
November 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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We're delighted to announce the launch of our redesigned website at floridapress.org. Visit us to check out our new look, learn more about our publishing program, and browse our books. We hope you enjoy exploring our new online home!
This is a promotional graphic for the new website of the University Press of Florida. At the top of the graphic, white text against a blue background reads, "New Website!" A graphic of a computer screen appears below the text and on the screen there is a preview of the new website. The University Press of Florida and UF Press logos appear in a white stripe in the bottom of the graphic.
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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We are attending the Southern Historical Association's annual meeting in St. Pete Beach, FL! If you're attending, please stop by our booth where you can check out our recent and bestselling titles in Southern history. Take advantage of our conference sale online at floridapress.org/31SHA25.
The University Press of Florida's booth at the Southern Historical Association's annual meeting in St. Pete Beach, FL. The University Press of Florida's booth at the Southern Historical Association's annual meeting in St. Pete Beach, FL.
November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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REGISTER NOW to attend our Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium, beginning today at 1:00 pm! This free, virtual event open to anyone interested in learning more about book publishing. Register here: bit.ly/2025PublishingSymposium
This is a promotional graphic for the University Press of Florida’s Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium. It features the three sessions that make up the symposium, “Understanding Editors,” “Careers in Publishing,” and “Publishing Career Meetup,” as well as their respective start and end times in multicolored bands against an azure background. University Press of Florida and UF Press logos appear in white in the bottom right corner, while white text in the left corner reads, “Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium.”
October 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Our Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium is this week! Don't forget to register for this free, virtual event open to anyone interested in learning more about book publishing. Register here: bit.ly/2025PublishingSymposium
This is a promotional graphic for the University Press of Florida’s Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium. It features the three sessions that make up the symposium, “Understanding Editors,” “Careers in Publishing,” and “Publishing Career Meetup,” as well as their respective start and end times in multicolored bands against an azure background. University Press of Florida and UF Press logos appear in white in the bottom right corner, while white text in the left corner reads, “Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium.”
October 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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The October e-newsletter from UPF and UF Press is now available! Read our e-newsletter for information on our upcoming Publishing Symposium, literary studies conference sale, author events, and more. Read it here: conta.cc/4qe2YBl

Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletters at upress.ufl.edu/subscribe.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Gregory Enns discusses his connection to the Raulersons, the family whose story is told in his new book, COW CREEK CHRONICLES. This book shows how ranches were first established in Florida. Click this link to read more and learn more about Gregory Enns's new book: floridapress.blog/2025/10/16/q...
White text against a marbled brown background reads, “Author Q & A, Gregory Enns.” A quote from Enns appears below: “The Raulerson family’s migration and settlement story is typical of how early ranches were established, giving us insight into . . . the days of the open range.” More white text that below that reads, “Gregory Enns, Author, Cow Creek Chronicles.” The cover for “Cow Creek Chronicles” appears at an angle in the bottom left corner.
October 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Don't miss our Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium on Thursday, Oct. 23, beginning at 1:00 pm! This free, virtual event is open to anyone who would like to learn more about book publishing. To register, click here: bit.ly/2025PublishingSymposium
This is a promotional graphic for the University Press of Florida’s Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium. It features the three sessions that make up the symposium, “Understanding Editors,” “Careers in Publishing,” and “Publishing Career Meetup,” as well as their respective start and end times in multicolored bands against an azure background. University Press of Florida and UF Press logos appear in white in the bottom right corner, while white text in the left corner reads, “Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium.”
October 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Orlando readers, don't miss Daniel Rivero,
(@danielrivero.bsky.social), author of JUST FREEDOM, at the Writer's Block Bookstore on Oct. 17 at 6:00pm. He will be in conversation with Desmond Meade, Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (@flrightsrestore.bsky.social).
This is a promotional graphic for an author event at Writer’s Block Bookstore in Winter Park, FL. At the top of the graphic, the Writer’s Block Bookstore’s logo appears. It features an open book. Underneath that blue text against a cream colored background reads, “Meet Investigative Reporter Daniel Rivero. Join us to celebrate the launch of Daniel Rivero’s book Just Freedom! Daniel Rivero is an award-winning investigative reporter who works with WLRN Public Radio in Miami. In conversation with Desmond Meade. Friday October 17th at 6:00 PM. Tickets on sale via eventbrite link provided.” The book cover of “Just Freedom” appears in the left side of the graphic, while Daniel Rivero’s headshot appears on the right. Desmond Meade’s headshot appears in the middle between the book cover and Rivero’s author image. A navy blue band at the bottom features the Writer’s Block Bookstore’s address in the right hand corner in white text. It is “316 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL.” Directly across from the address in the left hand corner white text reads, “Hosted by Writer’s Block Bookstore, this special evening features a wonderful discussion and signing.”
October 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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If you're attending the Modernist Studies Association (@moderniststudies.bsky.social) annual conference in Boston, please come stop by our booth where you can browse our recent and bestselling titles in literary studies.

Take advantage of our conference discount online at bit.ly/31MSA25.
The University Press of Florida and UF Press booth at the Modernist Studies Association annual conference in Boston, MA. It features some of our recent and bestselling titles, such as GUILT AND FINNEGANS WAKE by Talia Abu, THE USUAL STAR AND THE MOMENT: STORIES by H. D., edited by Lara Vetter, and TEACHING JAMES JOYCE IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY, edited by Barry Devine and Ellen Scheible.
October 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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If you're in Miami, don't miss Daniel Rivero (@danielrivero.bsky.social) at Books & Books (@booksandbooks.bsky.social) with Ana Sofia Pelaez this Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7:00pm. Rivero will discuss his new book, JUST FREEDOM, which examines the battle to expand voting rights in Florida.
This is a promotional graphic for an author event. In the right hand corner, a headshot of author Daniel Rivero appears in black and white. Directly beneath Rivero’s photo, a headshot of Ana Sofia Pelaez, the moderator for this event, appears. Text in this graphic reads, “Books & Books Presents Daniel Rivero, Thursday, October 9, Coral Gables, 7pm, Moderated by Ana Sofia Pelaez” in white, red and yellow colors. The book cover for “Just Freedom” by Daniel Rivero repeats in a slanted row in the bottom half of the graphic.
October 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Don’t forget to register for our Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium!

Please join us for this free virtual event on October 23rd, starting at 1pm EST. It is open to anyone who would like to learn more about book publishing. Register here: upress.ufl.edu
This is a promotional graphic for the University Press of Florida’s Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium. It features the three sessions that make up the symposium, “Understanding Editors,” “Careers in Publishing,” and “Publishing Career Meetup,” as well as their respective start and end times in multicolored bands against an azure background. University Press of Florida and UF Press logos appear in white in the bottom right corner, while white text in the left corner reads, “Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium.”
October 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Our September e-newsletter features our book recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month, tons of author events, and an invitation to attend our Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium. Read it here: conta.cc/4msLPAF

Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletters here: upress.ufl.edu/subscribe
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September 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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We're attending the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (@asalh-bhm.bsky.social) annual meeting in Atlanta, GA. If you're at the conference please stop by our booth.

You can also take advantage of our conference discount online at bit.ly/31ASALH25.

#ASALH2025
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September 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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We are proud to showcase new logos for the University Press of Florida and UF Press. Reimagined on the occasion of University Press of Florida's 80th anniversary, they reflect our history and set the stage for the next era of our publishing program. Read more: floridapress.blog/f25newsletter
This is a graphic with a white background. In the upper half of the graphic, the updated logos for the University Press of Florida and UF Press appear. The University Press of Florida logo features a yellow half-sun rising over an open book. The UF Press logo features a stylistic rendition of UF’s Century Tower in the school’s blue and orange colors. At the bottom half of the graphic there is a green-blue half circle. Circumscribed within the half circle is white text that reads, “Announcing New Logos.”
September 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Julie Marie Wade discusses the inspiration behind her new memoir, OTHER PEOPLE'S MOTHERS, which features the prominent mother figures in her life during her childhood and adolescence.

Click here to read more and to learn about Julie Marie Wade's new book: floridapress.blog/2025/09/12/q...
This is a graphic with a purple background. At the top, light purple text reads, "Author Q & A, Julie Marie Wade." Underneath that in yellow text, a quote from Wade reads, "This book is a mosaic of mothers, but it’s really a mosaic of women whose relationship with their own maternity is complex and whose status as mother is only one facet of their fascinating identities." The book cover image for Julie Marie Wade's book "Other People's Mothers" appears at an askew angle in the left hand corner. An image of Wade appears in a horizontal cutout. She is sitting down, smiling, and wearing a red shirt.
September 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Are you an author who is considering publishing a book, or a student looking for more information about careers in publishing? Join us for our Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium on October 23, beginning at 1pm EST! To register for this free, virtual event, click here:
bit.ly/2025PublishingSymposium
August 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Job Alert! 📣 We are looking for a marketing assistant to join our sales and marketing team. This position will have a special focus on marketing design and content creation and will also handle book award submissions.

For more information and to apply: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/53...
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July 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Our July e-newsletter features our Florida Nature Sale, an intern reflection from our summer outreach assistant, and a dance studies conference book sale that you can browse through July 31.

Check it out here: conta.cc/3GG3oyw

Subscribe for our monthly e-newsletters here: upress.ufl.edu/subscribe
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July 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Are you looking for the perfect gift for the nature lover in your life? Look no further! We have a variety of nature-related titles currently on sale, including gardening books, hiking and trail guides, and cookbooks. Visit bit.ly/UPFNS25 and use code 31FWC25 for discount prices through July 31.
Book cover images are arranged in two slanted rows against a white background. Some of the books featured include “Forces of Nature” by Clay Henderson, “Florida Springs” by Christopher F. Meindl, “New Dawn for the Kissimmee River” by Doug Alderson, and “Tampa Bay” by Evan P. Bennett.
July 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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We are at the Dance Studies Association conference this week! Dancers, dance teachers, and dance scholars: If you are attending, stop by our table where you can browse our newest and bestselling books in #DanceStudies. You can also take advantage of our conference discount online at bit.ly/31DSA25.
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June 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM