ABC Group Announces Education Topics for 2015 Children’s Institute

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Booksellers interested in sharing their expertise on any of the 10 breakout education session topics at the 2015 ABC Children’s Institute in Pasadena, California, to be held April 19–21, are asked to please e-mail ABC Group manager Matthew Zoni

As planning proceeds for the 2015 ABC Children’s Institute, the American Booksellers Association has announced the 10 breakout education sessions that will comprise the full day-and-a-half of education after the opening reception on the evening of April 19. The full schedule will also consist of plenary talks and featured speakers, with an announcement regarding those selections to follow in the coming weeks.

In addition to reaching out to ABA member bookstores, the ABC Group is working with the school and library division of lead sponsor Baker & Taylor, the Southern California Independent Booksellers Association, and local universities and professional organizations to identify outside experts to address many of these topics as well.

The 10 breakout education sessions are:

  • Best Practices for Diversity In-Store and Among Staff
  • Buying and Merchandising Non-Book Inventory
  • Creating Book Subscription Clubs and Gift Registries
  • Gauging Age-Appropriate Reading
  • Hosting In-Store Birthday Parties
  • Making Storytime Fun and Profitable
  • Marketing to Grandparents
  • Partnering for Diversity with Community Organizations and Nonprofits
  • Reaching Reluctant Readers
  • Starting Teen and Middle Grade Book Festivals

The 2015 ABC Children’s Institute will be held at the Hilton Pasadena, just a short walk from Vroman’s Bookstore, immediately following the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Registration is scheduled to open in January and ABA is exploring opportunities for booksellers who may wish to attend the festival ahead of the Children’s Institute. Watch future editions of BTW for more details.