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Here is a collection of quotes from the letters of past presidents who found themselves leading ABA membership through challenging times. While many of their issues are still relevant today, so too is their determination and faith in their bookstore community. 

Here is the Indie Cooking Bestseller List based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending April 13, 2025. 

“Kyle Casey Chu does a miraculous job showcasing the importance of equality and open-mindedness, as well as fabrics and sequins and being fierce!” said Kristine Jelstrom-Hamill of Buttonwood Books & Toys in Cohasset, Massachusetts.

“All the Noise at Once is a captivating read about Aiden — a Black, autistic teen — and his love of football, his struggle with identity, and his fight against injustice after a jarring experience with the police. I cheered Aiden on to the very end,” said Kalli King of Rediscovered Books in Boise, ID.

Here is a preview of the titles on the May/June 2025 Kids’ Indie Next List flier, arriving at stores in the upcoming Kids’ Box mailing.

“Young Ollie struggles to grasp the diaphanous tendrils of their future self in the face of puberty, especially when everyone around them seems to have already figured out where they belong. A gentle classic to add to any middle reader's shelf,” said Jessica Hahl of Books Inc. in San Leandro, California.