BookED

Information comes at us from all directions. Some of it is true. Some of it is partially true. And some of it is false. In this informative session, American Booksellers for Free Expression (ABFE) Associate Director and author of The Right to Read Handbook, Philomena Polefrone, will tell booksellers what they need to know when it comes to their First Amendment rights. Up-to-date information on boo...

Picture books are for grown-ups! They are sophisticated and complex, as well as accessible, beautiful, and entertaining. In this session, a panel of booksellers and authors take attendees through a format and contextual analysis of two very familiar picture books. The panel and attendees will engage in a lively dialogue to reveal the depth, complexity, and nuance that exist within the picture book...

ABA's  Indies Introduce  interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Nahin Cano of Seminary Co-Op Bookstores in Chicago, IL interviews Addie E. Citchens, author of  Dominion , available A...

ABA's  Indies Introduce  interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Grace Lane of Linden Tree Books in Los Altos, CA interviews Joanne Yi, author of All the Tomorrows After , available A...

ABA's  Indies Introduce  interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Marisa Spence of Ballast Book Company in Bremerton, WA interviews Xenobe Purvis, author of The Hounding , available Au...

ABA's  Indies Introduce  interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Erin Decker of White Rose Books & More in Kissimmee, FL interviews Julie Riew and Brad Riew, authors of The Last Tiger...

ABA's  Indies Introduce  interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Nadi Hinojosa of Lark and Owl Booksellers in Fort Worth, TX interviews Stephanie Wambugu, author of  Lonely Crowds , a...

ABA's  Indies Introduce  interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Randy Schiller of Left Bank Books in St. Louis, Missouri interviews Lisa Ridzén, author of When the Cranes Fly South ,...

ABA's  Indies Introduce  interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Katherine Nazzaro of Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Massachusetts interviews J.B. Hwang, author of Mendell Station...

ABA's  Indies Introduce  interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Nadi Hinojosa of Lark and Owl Booksellers in Georgetown, TX interviews Carrie R. Moore, author of  Make Your Way Home...

ABA's  Indies Introduce  interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Nicole Johnson of Baltimore Read Aloud in Baltimore, Maryland interviews Sarah J. Mendonca, author of An Encantadora's...

ABA's  Indies Introduce  interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Stephen Sparks of Point Reyes Books in Point Reyes Station, California interviews Sam Prentice-Jones, author of A Marr...

ABA's  Indies Introduce  interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Heather Albinson from Wild Rumpus in Minneapolis, Minnesota interviews Sam Prentice-Jones, author of Arcana: The Lost...

ABA's  Indies Introduce  interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Frederick Rossero from Oblong Books in Millerton and Rhinebeck, New York interviews Juan Zambrano, author of Pacheco a...

ABA's  Indies Introduce  interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Kim Brock from Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Cincinnati, OH interviews Rob Franklin, author of Great Black Hope , availab...

Indies can be your best friend for your entire career, so it's important to get that relationship off to a good start! This session is designed to help authors cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships with independent bookstores. You'll learn how to prepare for your book tour and effectively collaborate on book signings, events, and promotions. Whether you're a debut author or a seasoned pro, th...

This session brings together booksellers and publishers to explore innovative ways to enhance marketing relationships and drive mutual success. Engage in open discussions about effective promotional strategies, marketing campaigns, and collaborative events. Share insights, brainstorm ideas, and develop actionable plans that leverage the strengths of both publishers and booksellers. This session is...

ABA's  Indies Introduce  interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Suzanne Lucey from Page 158 Books . in Wake Forest, NC interviews Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett, authors of Trans Hi...

ABA's  Indies Introduce  interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Jessica Hahl from  Books Inc . in San Leandro, CA interviews Victoria Zeller, author of One of the Boys , available Ma...

Ready to take your bookstore beyond four walls? This session will discuss essential strategies for financial stability in pop-up and mobile extensions. We'll discuss budgeting, location selection, insurance for your pop-up vehicle, and marketing. You'll leave ready to turn every event into a profitable adventure.   Recorded Februrary 25, 2025 at Winter Institute 2025 in Denver, CO Additional books...

When we think of grants, we often assume that only nonprofits can receive them. That's actually not true at all — there are plenty of grants available for for-profit organizations, including your bookstore! This session will explore how to locate these grants and begin the process of applying for these grants. Whether you're looking to secure funding for school partnerships or community initiative...

You've heard of the bookstore-cafe, but what about the bookstore-podcast studio, or the bookstore-yarn store? Many bookstores are diversifying their businesses in innovative ways to better meet the needs of their customers and create additional income streams. Come hear from a panel of booksellers who have expanded the traditional definition of the bookstore. You'll engage in a collaborative brain...

Bookstores and booksellers from historically marginalized communities often already have deep-rooted community engagement and support. This session will explore how you can leverage existing community support into financial stability, feel empowered to secure resources, and keep your community-centric endeavors thriving, all while still balancing your mission. While everyone is welcome to attend t...

Starting a nonprofit sounds like a great idea, until you realize how befuddling and convoluted the process can be. This presentation, led by booksellers who have successfully started nonprofits, will give you step-by-step directions, checkpoints, and goals to begin the process. You'll gain an understanding of the two main types of nonprofits and be ready to strengthen both your bookstore's mission...

ABA's  Indies Introduce  interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Dave Suiter from {pages} a bookstore in Manhattan Beach, CA interviews Jemimah Wei, author of The Original Daughter ,...