Children’s Bookselling

Nominations are being accepted for the WNBA Pannell Award, which honors bookstores that foster a love of reading and books in children and young adults.

Indie bookstores around the country are creating engaging and educational book displays in honor of Black History Month.

Registration for the event will open to all ABA member booksellers on Wednesday, February 20.

More than 150 indie stores have already registered to serve as event hosts for the April 29–May 5 celebration.

“This book is nonstop action from the opening sentence to the last paragraph,” says Carrie Deming of The Dog Eared Book. “I fell in love with all of the characters and the world they inhabit.”

The chances of winning a scholarship are high, so booksellers are encouraged to submit their names as soon as possible.

Stores that did not have a Children’s Institute scholarship winner in 2017 or 2018 are eligible to apply; scholarships cover the conference fee, airfare or ground transportation up to $400, and three hotel nights.

The 2019 celebration will feature a new logo and theme, works by 20 featured illustrators, activities in 15 languages, and more.

Here’s a preview of the 52 titles on the Winter 2018–2019 Kids’ Indie Next List flier, arriving at stores in the upcoming Kids’ White Box.

ABA is committed to awarding a number of 2019 Children’s Institute scholarships to booksellers from diverse backgrounds. All applications to next year’s event in Pittsburgh are due December 4, 2018.