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17 May
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Industry Insights to Offer ABACUS Assistance in ABA Member Lounge at BookExpo

Booksellers can visit the lounge to meet with Michael Becher, who will answer questions about the survey, review the report’s features, and help booksellers prepare for submitting their store’s numbers.

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18 May

BookExpo Announces In-Booth Editors’ Hours Schedule

Booksellers have four opportunities to engage in informal chats with editors in publisher booths between Wednesday, May 30, and Friday, June 1.

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21 May

Let Your Voice Be Heard: ABA’s Town Hall and Annual Membership Meetings

The American Booksellers Association will hold its Town Hall and Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, May 31, at BookExpo. All ABA members are encouraged to attend.

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22 May

BookExpo’s “The Vital Bookstore” to Feature Group Discussions

Topics include mixed merchandising, buying for margins, disaster preparedness, leveraging e-books and audiobooks, and more.

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23 May
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Book Reviews Coming to Indie Bookstore Websites

The American Booksellers Association is partnering with Literary Hub’s Book Marks to bring professional reviews to book pages on IndieBound and IndieCommerce sites.

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23 May

Binc’s “Heads or Tails” Fundraiser Planned for Children’s Institute

The Book Industry Charitable Foundation will host a fundraising game at next month’s Children’s Institute, where booksellers can donate money to Binc by buying flashing pins for a chance to win $250.

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14 May

Ask Edelweiss: Submit Your Questions Now

Booksellers attending Children’s Institute are invited to submit questions about the Edelweiss+ platform and join one of two “Ask an Edelweiss Expert” sessions being held at the event.

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11 May
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Pencils Ready? ABA to Offer Array of Education Sessions at BookExpo

Booksellers can gain a wealth of knowledge from education sessions on successful marketing strategies, diversity and inclusion tactics, and bookseller tools such as BookScan and Edelweiss+.

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16 May

Stop By the ABA Member Lounge at BookExpo

The ABA Member Lounge will be the place for booksellers to go for refreshments, one-on-one IndieCommerce consultations, meetings with special vendors, exclusive galleys, and more.

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11 May

Claim Your Spot for Ci6 Chalkboard Lettering Workshop, Walking Tour

For just $30, booksellers attending next month’s Children’s Institute can reserve a spot for a chalkboard-lettering workshop with a New Orleans artist or a walking tour of the city’s famed French Quarter.

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