ABA staff are putting the finishing touches on their costumes for the 2023 Children’s Institute Costume Party, which all attendees are encouraged to participate in.
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Big web retailers and online marketplaces no longer have a near monopoly on selling books online. Since 2020, Independent bookstores on the IndieCommerce (IC) platform have seen a 580% increase in sales with over $200 million in online revenue for those bookstores.
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