Winter Institute

The awards cover the conference fee, hotel stay, and up to $600 in travel expenses to Winter Institute 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Last week, a handful of ABA staff visited Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in preparation for Winter Institute 2026! They toured the convention location, scoped out local bookstores, and took in the feel of the city. And, of course, they took lots of photos. Here's a glimpse of what awaits us all in Pittsburgh!

The awards cover the conference fee, hotel stay, and up to $600 in travel expenses to Winter Institute 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

The awards cover the conference fee, hotel stay, and up to $600 in travel expenses to the February 11–14 event in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Memphis Cook Convention Center is the hub of Wi13, with six nearby hotels serving as the home base for booksellers, publishers, authors, and other attendees. 

With the recent release of the paperback edition of Stephen Jimenez’s controversial The Book of Matt: Hidden Truths About the Murder of Matthew Shepard, ABFFE President Chris Finan reflects on the failed efforts to force 23 bookstores to cancel their events for the book last year and announces plans for an ABFFE program at Winter Institute.