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26 Apr

Ci5 Education Handouts, Backlist Book Swap Title List Now on BookWeb

ABA members can now access handouts from education sessions held at this month’s ABC Children’s Institute, as well as a complete list of the 169 children’s titles shared at the Backlist Book Swap.

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26 Apr

Ci5: Rachel Ignotofsky on Illustration as a Tool for Education

The contributions of women to the fields of science, technology, math, and engineering are often overlooked, but Rachel Ignotofsky is spreading their stories through entertaining, accessible illustrations.

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26 Apr

Bookstores Collaborate on Local Promotions for Independent Bookstore Day

Groups of booksellers are planning a variety of special promotions and reader challenges in their cities for Independent Bookstore Day, which takes place this Saturday, April 29.

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18 Apr

Party With the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses at BookExpo

The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses is inviting all booksellers attending BookExpo 2017 to the CLMP Small Press Mingle on Tuesday, May 30, at the organization’s offices in NYC.

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17 Apr

J. Robert Lennon on “Broken River,” May’s #1 Indie Next List Pick

“Undeniably bizarre in its plot, yet unsettlingly real in its exploration of marriage, childhood, and regret, Broken River is classic indie bookstore fare,” said Annie Metcalf of Magers & Quinn Booksellers.

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17 Apr

Retail Sales at Bookstores Down in February

Retail sales at bookstores were down by three percent in February 2017 compared to February 2016, according to preliminary figures recently released by the Bureau of the Census.
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19 Apr

Children’s Book Week Display Contest Kicks Off April 24

Independent bookstores, libraries, and schools are invited to participate in this year’s One World, Many Stories display contest for a chance to win a set of children’s and young adult books.

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12 Apr

Special Edition of Norse Mythology to Be Released for Independent Bookstore Day

Orders are now being accepted for a special edition of Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman, published by W.W. Norton for Independent Bookstore Day. Booksellers can also enter a raffle to win a John Waters poster from Algonquin. 

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12 Apr

Booksellers Celebrate Inclusivity, Diversity at Fifth Children’s Institute

The energy among booksellers, publishers, and authors at the Children’s Institute reflected enthusiasm for greater diversity in books and bookselling and a commitment to making the industry more inclusive.

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31 Mar

Last Chance: Share Your Children’s Institute Backlist Book Swap Pick Now

All Children’s Institute attendees are urged to let ABA know the favorite backlist kids’ book they’ll be bringing to the April 5 Welcome Reception and Backlist Book Swap Party.

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