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For individuals and families under age 65 who do not have access to employer-sponsored health insurance, Medicaid, or Veterans benefits, finding affordable and reliable health coverage is an important part of protecting both health and financial well-being. Fortunately, there are a variety of coverage options available that can meet both short-term and long-term needs.

The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) has launched the Latido Honor List! Here, Bookselling This Week and Jackie Garcia-Morales, author, literary agent, and founder of the Latido Honor List, discuss this new initiative designed to spotlight children’s and young adult books by Latine creators.

Bookselling This Week: Would you tell us a little about the statistics that led to the creation of this award?

Federal Judge Grants Final Approval on $1.5 Billion AI Suit

On Thursday, September 24, a federal judge granted final approval for a $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and authors alleging their pirated books were used to train Claude models, as reported by CBS News.

Health insurance is one of the most important financial and healthcare decisions individuals, families, and employers make. Today's marketplace offers more choices than ever, providing solutions for people at every stage of life. Whether you're self-employed, working as a 1099 contractor, transitioning between jobs, approaching Medicare eligibility, retiring early, or evaluating employee benefits, understanding your options can help you select coverage that best fits your needs and budget.

Register Now for Show Up and Speak Up!

Join us Thursday, September 24, at 2:00 pm ET for the Show Up, Speak Up: Vote for the Freedom to Read virtual event, a variety show-style telethon in support of free expression and in opposition to book ban legislation.

The American Booksellers Association’s Indie Gift Guide for Genre Lovers will be available both in print and as a free e-newsletter delivered to customers by email via Matchbook Marketing. Print editions of the guide will be included in the September box mailings. On October 15, the e-newsletter will be sent to customers of stores that have signed up to send the Indie Next for Reading Groups lists.

There has been considerable confusion surrounding Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace subsidies, especially following the expiration of the enhanced financial assistance that was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many consumers are asking the same questions: Are subsidies still available, who qualifies, and how do they work?

The good news is that ACA subsidies have not disappeared. However, the rules governing eligibility and the amount of financial assistance available have changed significantly beginning in 2026.

What Are ACA Subsidies?