Diversity & Inclusion

For most Americans, Juneteenth became a national holiday just last year. ABA's Chief Communications Officer, Ray Daniels, shares how he discovered Juneteenth in a book of all places.

Members of the ABA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) contributed to a curated book list in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Nominations are now open to fill two spots on ABA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, which serves as a sounding board and advisory council on issues related to antiracism, equity, access, and representation facing the bookselling community and ABA.

To help raise awareness about the importance of access and representation for disabled employees, ABA has compiled some educational resources.

This June, indie bookstores took to social media to share reading lists, special events, and more in honor of Pride. 

In celebration of Juneteenth (June 19), independent bookstores hosted special events and shared reading lists.

Accessible websites support people who may use assistive technology to navigate the internet, foster a more welcoming environment within the book community, and help to reach a greater population.

In celebration of Juneteenth (June 19), independent bookstores have shared reading lists, dedicated displays, and special events. 

Juneteenth became an official state holiday in Texas, where it is still an important widely-celebrated holiday, and for decades observance has grown in communities nationwide. 

On Thursday, April 15, Center for Anti-Violence Education Program Manager Rej Joo will lead a workshop on a range of de-escalation techniques as well as safety considerations during such unpredictable moments. 

All booksellers are invited to sign up for the De-escalation Workshop on April 15 and Microaggressions in the Workplace session on April 22.

The April 15 event will look at de-escalation techniques, while the April 22 program will unpack microaggressions. All booksellers are invited to sign up for these sessions now.

“We mourn those lost, and share in the outrage about the under-reporting of anti-Asian hate crimes, which continue to rise,” wrote Changing Hands Bookstore in an Instagram post. 

Bookstores from coast to coast took to social media to share some of their favorite books by women.