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18 Jun
Indies Introduce
Indies Introduce Interview

Indies Introduce Q&A with Rob Franklin

“Such a roller coaster of emotions in this stunning debut. It makes you question class, privilege, race, and what it all means in American society. This book will make you question life, it will make you uncomfortable — most of all, it will pull you in until the very last page,” said Kim Brock of Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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15 Jun
Board Report and Minutes

April 2025 ABA Board Meeting Minutes

The minutes for the April 2025 ABA Board Meeting.

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15 Jun
Board Report and Minutes

March 2025 ABA Board Meeting Minutes

The minutes for the March 2025 ABA Board Meeting.

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15 Jun
Board Report and Minutes

February 2025 ABA Board Meeting Minutes

The minutes for the February 2025 ABA Board Meeting.

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15 Jun
Board Report and Minutes

January 2025 ABA Board Meeting Minutes

The minutes for the January 2025 ABA Board Meeting.

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12 Jun
About ABA
President/CEO Letters and Speeches

ABA CEO Allison Hill's Children's Institute 2025 Opening Speech

Everyone in this room knows that reading makes people more informed, more empathetic, and more engaged. When you put books into people’s hands, you all are cultivating informed, empathetic, and engaged citizens. And a functioning democracy depends on that. Your work could not be more vital right now.

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04 Jun
Advocacy Updates
Advocacy

Advocacy Update: June 4, 2025

Advocacy Update for the week of May 29 to June 4.

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04 Jun
LGBTQ+

Indie Bookstores Celebrate Pride

Check out how some of our member stores are celebrating Pride this year!
 
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04 Jun
ABACUS
Finances - Bookstore

Why Should I Complete ABACUS? A Q&A with ABA CFO PK Sindwani

WIth just a few weeks left to complete the latest ABACUS survey, ABA CFO PK Sindwani sat down with Bookselling This Week to share his experiences using ABACUS as a bookseller, helping to develop the survey, and why you should take the time to complete your ABACUS.

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04 Jun
Indie Next List Preview
Children’s Bookselling

July/August 2025 Kids’ Indie Next List Preview

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

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