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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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10 Oct
Blog
LGBTQ+

An Interview with Geena Rocero, Author of “Horse Barbie”

To celebrate National Coming Out Day and Filipino American History Month, ABA’s Advocacy Associate Manager spoke to transgender fashion model Geena Rocero about coming out, being “stealth” as a model, and her memoir, Horse Barbie.

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14 Jun
LGBTQ+

Pride Among Booksellers

To celebrate this Pride month, ABA team members have compiled a list of LGBTQIA2S+ titles that have been meaningful to us, helped us feel seen, or helped us discover ourselves.

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01 Jun
LGBTQ+
Marketing

How Bookstores Are Celebrating Pride Month

In celebration of Pride Month, independent bookstores have been sharing their plans including special events and displays. If you are interested in connecting with a store listed to learn more about their plans, feel free to reach out. Additionally, if you have something planned for Pride Month this June, let ABA know!

Here are how some bookstores plan to celebrate this month, listed by state:

California

Capital Books

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13 Apr
Industry News
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Diversity & Inclusion
LGBTQ+

North Carolina Booksellers on H.B. 2: “All Are Welcome Here”

Independent booksellers throughout North Carolina are speaking out against the discriminatory nature of House Bill 2 and addressing its impact on their businesses.

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