BTW Articles

01 Jul

Member Satisfaction Survey Deadline Extended

Because bookseller input is so crucial in helping ABA assess the value and relevance of its services and program offerings, the deadline to complete the 2014 Member Satisfaction Survey has been extended to Monday, July 14.

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27 May

The June ’14 Now in Paperback Fliers & Shelf-Talkers

The June Indie Next List’s 12 “Now in Paperback” titles are featured with bookseller quotes on a downloadable flier and shelf-talkers.

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22 May

Craft of Storytime Featured in Children’s Institute Video

The newest video from last month’s ABC Children’s Institute features bookseller, storyteller, and TEDx speaker Anastasia McKenna, aka “Miss Anastasia,” of The Twig Book Shop in San Antonio, Texas.

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21 May

Children’s Book Art Auction Tickets Still Available

Dozens of original works will be up for bidding at the 20th annual Children's Book Art Auction and Reception at BEA. Tickets for the event, which will feature a special tribute to Dr. Seuss, as well as a variety show, can be purchased online or at the door.

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14 May

New ABC Institute Videos Focus on Educator Nights, Author Events, and Social Media Engagement

Thanks to a grant from author James Patterson, all ABA member booksellers can take advantage of last month’s ABC Children’s Institute education offerings through a series of online videos of the event’s breakout sessions and plenaries.

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13 May

Hiaasen Joins Lounge Autographing Lineup, Wait List Forms for Celebration

Bestselling author Carl Hiaasen is now on the roster of breakfast speakers who will be autographing exclusively for ABA member booksellers in the Indie Bookseller Lounge at BEA.

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07 May

Don’t Miss Out: Registration for ABC Children’s Group Special Events to Close May 12

BookExpo America is just weeks away, and time is running out for ABC Children’s Group members to register for three unique opportunities to meet many of their favorite children’s book authors and illustrators at the show.

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08 May

ABA and BEA Partner to Offer Education Program

ABA has partnered with BEA to present education sessions at the upcoming trade show on the future of brick-and-mortar retail, James Patterson’s $1 million giveaway, managing social media with Hootsuite, and the latest updates on the Common Core State Standards.

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05 May

New Videos From ABC Children’s Institute Now Online

Videos from three ABC Children’s Institute education sessions are now available to all ABA member booksellers with a BookWeb username and password: Graduate Level Education on Child Development & Literacy; Selling Picture Books in the Wake of Age Compression; and Managing Successful Book Fairs In-Store and Off-Site.

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05 May

ABA Announces 2014 Election Results

The results of balloting by the bookstore members of the American Booksellers Association to elect three directors to serve three-year terms on the ABA Board (2014–2017) are now official.

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