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Among the figures of note relating to last month’s World Book Night celebration released this week was an impressive number of indie bookseller givers.

ABA has partnered with BEA to present education sessions at the upcoming trade show on the future of brick-and-mortar retail, James Patterson’s $1 million giveaway, managing social media with Hootsuite, and the latest updates on the Common Core State Standards.

Indies First Storytime Day promises to be a great day for children of all ages, participating authors, and indie bookstores alike, with many planning traditional — and not so traditional — read-aloud events to make the day their own.

Awards season in full swing; News Corp. to purchase Harlequin; New address for HarperCollins; BookCon signs on Veronica Roth; BEA staff celebrate reading in new video

The Alliance for Main Street Fairness “Voices of Main Street Movement” asks small business owners to leave an audio testimonial, via a dedicated toll-free phone line, explaining why the U.S. House of Representatives needs to act on sales tax fairness legislation.

Harvard launches shopping app; Origins Books to open in June; Galaxy Bookshop finds new owners; Fountainhead Bookstore hosts Tween Panel Extravaganza

Two e-book promotions were recently added to the IndieCommerce Publisher Promotions page. Categories include new e-book editions and media tie-ins. 

Bookstores participating in California Bookstore Day on May 3 reported widespread enthusiasm as they welcomed customers in for special events and literary-themed merchandise throughout the day. 

Here’s a round-up of details about Kobo’s presence at BEA, the Kobo Mother’s Day promotion, and January revenue shares, as featured in the May 7 edition of the Kobo: What You Need to Know newsletter.

The Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week kicks off on Monday, May 12, and booksellers are encouraged to participate in webinars and online events throughout the week

BookExpo America is just weeks away, and time is running out for ABC Children’s Group members to register for three unique opportunities to meet many of their favorite children’s book authors and illustrators at the show.

Ten ABA members offer testimonials calling for sales tax fairness in a new video now available on YouTube. And two Virginia booksellers appear in a new sales tax fairness commercial released by the International Council of Shopping Centers.

ABA’s members-only Indie Bookseller Lounge will offer exclusive author meet-and-greets and signed galleys, a presentation of the newest crop of Indies Introduce authors, information on ABA programs and services, IndieCommerce education sessions on the Drupal 7 upgrade, and more.

World Book Night U.S. tripled its media exposure this year compared to the previous year. Cision Media and Google Analytics reports recorded a total of 373 million media impressions in April 2014 versus 137 million for April 2013.