University Press of Florida New to Paperback, Publication Announcement

Recent Paperback Releases

The following books are now available in paperback editions. The Wilder Heart of Florida: More Writers Inspired by Florida NatureEdited by Jack E. Davis and Leslie K. Poole “Capture[s] Florida’s current precarious state of balance.”—Tampa Bay Times “This collection . . . points to the need to keep the pressure on to save the ever shrinking … Continue reading Recent Paperback Releases

University Press of Florida Awards

Year in Review: Awards Won

The University Press of Florida and UF Press proudly present our award-winning books and authors from the last year. Dreams in the New Century: Instant Cities, Shattered Hopes, and Florida’s Turning PointGary R. Mormino Florida Book Awards, Gold Medal for Florida Nonfiction Florida Historical Society Charlton Tebeau Book Award  “Provides a window into the state’s … Continue reading Year in Review: Awards Won

University Press of Florida African American Studies, Events & Exhibits

Our 2022 Virtual Booth for the African American Intellectual History Society

This year's AAIHS conference is being held virtually. Our virtual booth is open through May 31, 2022 and offers great deals on our African American studies books. Use code AAIH22 for discount prices and free shipping. Click Here to View All Titles in Our Virtual Booth Read on for highlights from this year's exhibit. Moderator: … Continue reading Our 2022 Virtual Booth for the African American Intellectual History Society

University Press of Florida African American Studies, Events & Exhibits

Our 2022 Virtual Booth for the National Council for Black Studies

This year's NCBS conference is being held virtually. Our virtual booth is open through May 31, 2022 and offers great deals on our Black studies titles. Use code NCBS22 for discount prices and free shipping. Click Here to View all Titles in Our Virtual Booth Read on for highlights from this year's exhibit  Want to use … Continue reading Our 2022 Virtual Booth for the National Council for Black Studies

University Press of Florida African American Studies, Reading Lists

Books for Black History Month: Artists & Performers

Each week during Black History Month, we're highlighting a selection of books on an important Black history topic. This week, we're focusing on the important impact of Black dancers, choreographers, musicians, and painters. Use code BHM22 for discount prices on these books and others through February 28. Rooted Jazz DanceAfricanist Aesthetics and Equity in the … Continue reading Books for Black History Month: Artists & Performers

University Press of Florida Dance, Publication Announcement

Rooted Jazz Dance

“Rooted Jazz Dance sends the very clear message that jazz dance is reclaiming its time.”—Ayo Walker, Austin Peay State University   “Explores the long overdue recognition of jazz dance as historically a Black American form of dance, steeped in Africanist aesthetics that parallel the cultural history of Black people in the country. It is not only a … Continue reading Rooted Jazz Dance