Advocacy Update: June 25, 2025

Vermont Booksellers: Oppose Amazon Warehouse

Vermont booksellers should have received an email this week urging them to email their lawmakers about a proposed Amazon warehouse in Essex, VT. 

The proposed warehouse could negatively impact local Vermont businesses (and the state’s residents). With a distribution hub in Essex, Amazon would make it harder for all local businesses, regardless of their town, to compete on convenience and price. 

Please write to your officials today!

Ready for Banned Books Week?

Banned Books Week isn’t until October 5–11 this year, but it’s not too early to start planning. Some things to think about:

• Banned Books Week displays
• Awareness-raising events
• Fundraising events (like this one or this one)
• Banned books-related sidelines
• Order The ABA Right to Read Handbook

And if you’re interested in carrying merch at your store, watch this space!