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10 May
Advocacy
Blog

Free Expression Friday: Authors Against Book Bans (Maggie Tokuda-Hall)

Maggie Tokuda-Hall is an acclaimed author of children's and YA books such as The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea and The Worst Ronin. She is also a founding member and on the national leadership team of Authors Against Book Bans.


 

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08 May
Advocacy
Blog

This Week in Book Challenges

Here is an update on the latest book challenges for the weeks of May 1st and May 8th, 2024.

 

 

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08 May
About Bookstores

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Featured Stores

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, so we’re highlighting our AAPI-owned member stores!
 
If you’re near any of these amazing stores this month, stop in and check them out! 
 

Belonging Books, Brewster, MA

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08 May
Indies Introduce

Summer/Fall 2024 Indies Introduce Featured Titles

Logged-in booksellers can access special offers on these titles from publishers now.

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08 May
Health Care
Resources
Advocacy

Spring 2024 Health and Wellness Resources for Booksellers

The American Booksellers Association’s health coverage partner LIG Solutions wants booksellers to stay healthy in 2024. Read on for resources that are meant to help expand your health and wellness awareness and increase your knowledge about new health insurance solutions/legislation.

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03 May
Advocacy
Blog

Free Expression Friday: Tara Lipsyncki, Mosaics Community Bookstore and Venue

Tara Lipsyncki (they/them) is a drag performer, owner of Mosaics Community Bookstore and Venue in Provo, Utah, and director of the United Drag Alliance nonprofit. In April 2024, they received a bomb threat to their store in response to their Drag Story Hour programming, the most recent of many threats they’ve received and part of a major uptick in threatening content.


 

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01 May
Amazon
Advocacy

ABA Files Motion to Intervene in the FTC's Suit Against Amazon

On the eve of Independent Bookstore Day, ABA filed a motion to intervene in the FTC's complaint against Amazon, seeking to bolster their case for monopolistic behavior and ensure independent bookstores are represented in the case. 

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01 May
Independent Bookstore Day
IndieCommerce

Independent Bookstore Day 2024 Sees Record Interest

Google Trends shows Independent Bookstore Day 2024 attracted record interest. 
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01 May
Independent Bookstore Day

Independent Bookstore Day 2024: Photo Recap

The ABA team was also out celebrating Indie Bookstore Day and meeting booksellers and bookstore owners! Here are some staff photos from this weekend.
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01 May
Indie Next List Preview

The June 2024 Indie Next List Preview

Here are the 25 Indie Next List and 6 Now in Paperback picks on the June 2024 Indie Next List flier.

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