BTW Articles

18 Apr

Ci5: Jason Reynolds on His Journey From Reluctant Reader to Award-Winning Author

In his breakfast keynote speech at the ABC Children’s Institute, author Jason Reynolds told booksellers how not finding his childhood experiences reflected in books shaped his journey as a writer.

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26 Apr

East City Bookshop Hosts “You Have to Read This!”

East City Bookshop recently invited community members to read their favorite pieces of nonfiction writing at the store’s inaugural literary sharing event, “You Have to Read This!”

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26 Apr

In Debut Novel, Former Tattered Cover Bookseller Brings Fictional Bookstore to Life

Booksellers have chosen former Tattered Cover bookseller Matthew Sullivan’s debut novel, Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore, for the June 2017 Indie Next List.

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26 Apr

ABFE Presents Angela Gui With T-Shirt Proceeds at PEN Gala

At Tuesday’s PEN Gala, ABFE director Chris Finan presented a check to Angela Gui, daughter of imprisoned Hong Kong bookseller Gui Minhai. The check included proceeds from the sale of a specially designed T-shirt.

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26 Apr

Indies Prepare Events for Children’s Book Week

Independent bookstores across the country are preparing to host events for Children’s Book Week, the annual celebration of children’s books and literacy sponsored by Every Child a Reader.

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26 Apr

Ci5: Marley Dias on Her #1000BlackGirlBooks Campaign

Twelve-year-old Marley Dias, founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks, a campaign to collect and distribute books featuring diverse characters to children, was a featured speaker at the 2017 Children’s Institute.

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17 Apr

“A Child of Books” Printed Gift Certificates Now Available

A new printed gift certificate design featuring artwork from Candlewick Press’ A Child of Books by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston can be ordered now on BookWeb.org.

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19 Apr

Nominees for 2017 WNBA Pannell Awards Announced

The nominees for the Women’s National Book Association’s 2017 WNBA Pannell Awards include 18 general bookstores and 19 children’s specialty bookstores.

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19 Apr

ABA Member Lounge at BookExpo to Feature Galley Room, Author Autographings, Service Providers & More

The ABA Member Lounge at BookExpo will be the place for booksellers to go for refreshments, one-on-one IndieCommerce consultations, exclusive author signings and galleys, and more.

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18 Apr

Take Note: Last-Minute Tips to Promote Independent Bookstore Day

With less than two weeks left to promote the April 29 celebration of Independent Bookstore Day, these social media and marketing tips will help booksellers make the most of the time remaining.

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