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Who We Are

American Booksellers Association is a national trade association that supports and advocates for the success of independent bookstores. We provide members with education, networking opportunities, advocacy, resources, and technology. In turn our members support local schools through book fairs, donations and author visits; promote literacy; provide inclusive community centers; connect readers and books; add character to neighborhoods; champion and center diverse and new voices; and contribute to the local economy. We feel honored to support over 2,500 independent bookstores in their work.
 
ABA is governed by a volunteer board that is elected by the membership. In addition to the Board of Directors service, members also serve on a number of advisory councils, including the ABA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council (DEIC) in support of ABA’s commitment to antiracism, representation, equity, and access. 
 

Governance and Finances

Board of Directors


Annual Governance Review Reports and Responses


Annual Report


Councils, Committees, and Task Forces


Policies

Reference Documents


Membership Meeting Reports


Community Forum/Annual Meeting

The ABA hosts an annual meeting via Zoom on the third Thursday of each May. Throughout the year, ABA also hosts several opportunities (Community Forums and Office Hours) for members to share concerns and issues pertaining to the industry directly with the Board. Community Forums occur twice a year — in-person at Winter Institute in February and on Zoom immediately following the annual meeting. Board Office Hours are held quarterly. These meetings are advertised in BTW and appear on the ABA Events Calendar.


Consolidated Financial Statements (including independent auditors' report)


ABA Tax Form 990

Previous years’ forms may be accessed via the GuideStar website.

About ABA

American Booksellers Association is a national trade association that supports and advocates for the success of independent bookstores. We provide members with education, networking opportunities, advocacy, resources, and technology. In turn our members support local schools through book fairs, donations and author visits; promote literacy; provide inclusive community centers; connect readers and books; add character to neighborhoods; champion and center diverse and new voices; and contribute to the local economy. We feel honored to support them in their work.

Contact

PRESS INQUIRIES: [email protected]

INDIECOMMERCE: [email protected]

ALL OTHER INQUIRIES: [email protected]

 

 

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