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Here is the Indie Poetry Bestseller List, based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending May 1, 2022. 

Here are the 25 Indie Next List and 6 Now in Paperback picks on the June 2022 Indie Next List flier.

“If you love scavenger hunts, runaway prom queens, Taco Bell, and young queer self-discovery, this is your book!” said Julia DeVarti of Books Are Magic.

“This book is perfect,” said Michelle Stiles of Magers & Quinn Booksellers.

ABA member stores on qualifying Point of Sale systems have been sent instructions in recent weeks. Stores that make the required changes before April 26, 2022 will be entered into a drawing for a Ci10 scholarship.

As ABA readies itself for its first in-person meeting since January 2020, safety is top of mind. Not only in terms of the ongoing pandemic, but how to also provide a safe environment for all attendees and those with whom we share a space. ABA’s Values include being socially responsible. And, as we’ve seen during the past couple of years, our actions — and lack of action — can make a difference.

Here is the Indie Cooking Bestseller List, based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending April 17, 2022. 

ABA is excited to introduce Sara Lacey, Executive Assistant, who joined us in July 2021.

Here is a preview of the titles on the May/June 2022 Kids’ Indie Next List flier, arriving at stores in the upcoming Kids’ Box mailing.

April is National Poetry Month! ABA's Director of Membership & Affinity Partnerships, Daniel O’Brien, curated a list of poetry titles for you to check out and add to your shelves this month.