On Demand Education Sessions

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Supporting Young Readers During Tough Times

Supporting Young Readers During Tough Times (June 11, 2024)
Content related to the education session Supporting Young Readers During Tough Times, Children's Institute 2024.
Topic:
  • Customer Service & Store Experience
Tags:
  • Children's Bookselling
 
Adults don’t always have the answers. And just like adults, kids have the urge and want to seek out answers to difficult questions and situations. In this session, booksellers will discuss how bookstores can display, discuss, and create an environment for young readers where they feel empowered to ask about and find the answers to their tough questions and difficult events happening in our world.
 
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Speakers
  • Lorie Barber, Anderson's Bookshops - Naperville, IL
  • Heather Albinson, Wild Rumpus Books - Minneapolis, MN
  • Danielle Pernell, King's Books - Tacoma, WA

Breakfast Keynote with Renée Watson: Shades of Blue: On Writing About Grief and Joy For Young Readers

Breakfast Keynote with Renée Watson: Shades of Blue: On Writing About Grief and Joy For Young Readers (June 11, 2024)
Content related to the education session Breakfast Keynote with Renée Watson: Shades of Blue: On Writing About Grief and Joy For Young Readers, Children's Institute 2024.
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Topic:
  • Culture of Bookselling
Tags:
  • Children's Bookselling

 

 

Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times-bestselling author. Her books include Piecing Me Together, which received a Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award, the Ryan Hart series, and acclaimed picture books like Maya’s Song and The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, written with Nikole Hannah-Jones.

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Renée Watson, All the Blues in the Sky (Bloomsbury) - New York, NY

Seminar: Leader's Guide to Performance Management

Seminar: Leader's Guide to Performance Management (June 10, 2024)
Content related to the education session Seminar: Leader's Guide to Performance Management, Children's Institute 2024.
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Topic:
  • Operations & Personnel Management
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Helping staff succeed is the primary role of a leader, though many leaders struggle with exactly how to do that. In this two-hour workshop, we’ll share practical, tactical tools for leaders to use to tackle performance problems, give future-focused feedback, and manage their teams more effectively. Presented by ZingTrain.
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Elnian Gilbert, ZingTrain - Ann Arbor, MI

Lightning Talk - Filling out ABACUS with Kira Wizner (Merritt Bookstore)

Lightning Talk - Filling out ABACUS with Kira Wizner (Merritt Bookstore) (June 6, 2024)
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Topic:
  • Financial Management
Tags:
  • ABACUS
 
ABA's Lightning Talk series features booksellers presenting 5-10 minute talks on tech tools, organizational strategies, communication methods, or innovations they’ve made in their stores. On June 6, 2024, Kira Wizner (Merritt Bookstore) discussed Filling out ABACUS.
 
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Lightning Talk - Launching a Reading Access Nonprofit with Claudia Vega (Whose Books)

Lightning Talk - Launching a Reading Access Nonprofit with Claudia Vega (Whose Books) (June 6, 2024)
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Topic:
  • Partnerships & Community Relationships
  • Advocacy & Civic Engagement
Tags:
  • Children's Bookselling
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Novel Models

 
ABA's Lightning Talk series features booksellers presenting 5-10 minute talks on tech tools, organizational strategies, communication methods, or innovations they’ve made in their stores. On June 6, 2024, Claudia Vega (Whose Books) discussed Launching a Reading Access Nonprofit.
Lightning Talk - Launching a Reading Access Nonprofit with Claudia Vega (Whose Books) (June 6, 2024)
Content related to the education session Lightning Talk - Launching a Reading Access Nonprofit with Claudia Vega (Whose Books), Lightning Talks.
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Topic:
  • Partnerships & Community Relationships
  • Advocacy & Civic Engagement
Tags:
  • Children's Bookselling
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Novel Models

 
ABA's Lightning Talk series features booksellers presenting 5-10 minute talks on tech tools, organizational strategies, communication methods, or innovations they’ve made in their stores. On June 6, 2024, Claudia Vega (Whose Books) discussed Launching a Reading Access Nonprofit.

ABACUS Survey Step-by-Step Workshop

ABACUS Survey Step-by-Step Workshop (June 5, 2024)
Content related to the education session ABACUS Survey Step-by-Step Workshop, Webinars.
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Topic:
  • Financial Management
Tags:
  • ABACUS

Join ABA CFO PK Sindwani, a former bookstore owner, and our accounting staff for our session designed to jumpstart your ABACUS submission. In this session, you’ll receive step-by-step instructions to fill out your ABACUS survey, tips on how to find your information to complete the survey, and ways to find time to report.

 

Attend a forthcoming workshop with PK for one-on-one assistance with filling out the 2023 ABACUS Survey the submission deadline of July 21, 2024.

 

(Web)Pages of Protection: Cybersecurity and Cyber Insurance For Bookstores

(Web)Pages of Protection: Cybersecurity and Cyber Insurance For Bookstores (May 30, 2024)
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  • Web & eCommerce
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CoverHound is thrilled to present a special four-part webinar series for ABA members, Insuring Success: Business Insurance for Bookstores.
 
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, CoverHound presented part two of this series, (Web)Pages of Protection: Cybersecurity and Cyber Insurance For Bookstores. In this webinar, we dive into the vast realm of cybersecurity. Learn practical and easy-to-implement cybersecurity tips and best practices that fortify a bookstore against online threats. Gain insight into the essential Cyber Insurance coverages necessary to protect bookstores and online retailers against digital threats such as data breaches, hacks, and cyberattacks. Explore real-life scenarios where Cyber Insurance can be indispensable, safeguarding businesses from financial losses and reputational damage. Cap off the session with an interactive Q&A, where you can address concerns and gain clarity on implementing your own cybersecurity measures.
 
CoverHound is proud to partner with the ABA in managing the Bookseller Insurance Program, which has been supporting the unique insurance needs of bookstores since 1997. More information can be found at https://www.coverhound.com/booksellers.
 
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Emergency Drag Story Time Security Webinar: Best Practices, Case Studies, and Challenges

Emergency Drag Story Time Security Webinar: Best Practices, Case Studies, and Challenges (May 9, 2024)
Content related to the education session Emergency Drag Story Time Security Webinar: Best Practices, Case Studies, and Challenges, Advocacy.
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Topic:
  • Events & Marketing
  • Advocacy & Civic Engagement
Tags:
  • ABFE
  • Children's Bookselling
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Events

In recent weeks, booksellers around the country have been targeted by bomb threats and other threads of violence because they host drag story time events. Some have been targeted before, and some are being targeted for the first time. This webinar offers a chance to hear from booksellers who have dealt with threats in the recent past (and have before), experts from the Drag Story Hour team, and a crisis management expert. 

Emergency Drag Story Time Security Webinar: Best Practices, Case Studies, and Challenges (May 9, 2024)
Content related to the education session Emergency Drag Story Time Security Webinar: Best Practices, Case Studies, and Challenges, Advocacy.
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Topic:
  • Events & Marketing
  • Advocacy & Civic Engagement
Tags:
  • ABFE
  • Children's Bookselling
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Events

In recent weeks, booksellers around the country have been targeted by bomb threats and other threads of violence because they host drag story time events. Some have been targeted before, and some are being targeted for the first time. This webinar offers a chance to hear from booksellers who have dealt with threats in the recent past (and have before), experts from the Drag Story Hour team, and a crisis management expert. 

Lightning Talk - Building Awareness & Visibility for the Children's Section with Lily Taliaferro (Eagle Harbor Book Company)

Lightning Talk - Building Awareness & Visibility for the Children's Section with Lily Taliaferro (Eagle Harbor Book Company) (May 9, 2024)
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Topic:
  • Culture of Bookselling
Tags:
  • Children's Bookselling

 

ABA's Lightning Talk series features booksellers presenting 5-10 minute talks on tech tools, organizational strategies, communication methods, or innovations they’ve made in their stores. On May 9, 2024, Lily Taliaferro of Eagle Harbor Book Company (Bainbridge Island, WA) discussed building awareness & visibility for the children's section in your bookstore. 

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Lightning Talk - Book Fest Planning and Logistics with Preet Singh (Eagle Eye Book Shop)

Lightning Talk - Book Fest Planning and Logistics with Preet Singh (Eagle Eye Book Shop) (May 9, 2024)
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Topic:
  • Events & Marketing
  • Partnerships & Community Relationships
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ABA's Lightning Talk series features booksellers presenting short talks on tech tools, organizational strategies, communication methods, or innovations they’ve made in their stores. On May 9, 2024, Preet Singh (Eagle Eye Book Shop) discussed book fest planning and logistics.

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Lightning Talk - Book Fest Planning and Logistics with Preet Singh (Eagle Eye Book Shop) (May 9, 2024)
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  • Events & Marketing
  • Partnerships & Community Relationships
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ABA's Lightning Talk series features booksellers presenting short talks on tech tools, organizational strategies, communication methods, or innovations they’ve made in their stores. On May 9, 2024, Preet Singh (Eagle Eye Book Shop) discussed book fest planning and logistics.

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Lightning Talk - Book Donation Campaigns with Sophie Nogar (Second Star to the Right Books)

Lightning Talk - Book Donation Campaigns with Sophie Nogar (Second Star to the Right Books) (May 9, 2024)
Content related to the education session Lightning Talk - Book Donation Campaigns with Sophie Nogar (Second Star to the Right Books), Lightning Talks.
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Topic:
  • Partnerships & Community Relationships
  • Advocacy & Civic Engagement
Tags:
  • Children's Bookselling
  • Diversity & Inclusion

 

ABA's Lightning Talk series features booksellers presenting 5-10 minute talks on tech tools, organizational strategies, communication methods, or innovations they’ve made in their stores. On May 9, 2024, Sophie Nogar of Second Star to the Right Books (Denver, CO) discussed book donation campaigns to increase access to LGBTQIA2S+ books. 

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Lightning Talk - Book Donation Campaigns with Sophie Nogar (Second Star to the Right Books) (May 9, 2024)
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Topic:
  • Partnerships & Community Relationships
  • Advocacy & Civic Engagement
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  • Children's Bookselling
  • Diversity & Inclusion

 

ABA's Lightning Talk series features booksellers presenting 5-10 minute talks on tech tools, organizational strategies, communication methods, or innovations they’ve made in their stores. On May 9, 2024, Sophie Nogar of Second Star to the Right Books (Denver, CO) discussed book donation campaigns to increase access to LGBTQIA2S+ books. 

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New Member Series: Store Ownership 101

New Member Series: Store Ownership 101 (May 7, 2024)
Content related to the education session New Member Series: Store Ownership 101, New Member Series.
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
Tags:
  • Opening a Bookstore
This session provides new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff. New and new-ish members are welcome. 
 
This installment features: 
Kelly Nusz, owner of Foxing Bookstore (KY)
Nina Sanchez, owner of 51st Ward Books (IL)
Sherrele Goloversic, owner of The Book Reader's Venue (TX)
Suzanna Hermans, owner of Oblong Books (NY)
New Member Series: Store Ownership 101 (May 7, 2024)
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  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101
This session provides new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff. New and new-ish members are welcome. 
 
This installment features: 
Kelly Nusz, owner of Foxing Bookstore (KY)
Nina Sanchez, owner of 51st Ward Books (IL)
Sherrele Goloversic, owner of The Book Reader's Venue (TX)
Suzanna Hermans, owner of Oblong Books (NY)

New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits

New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits (April 30, 2024)
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101

The first part of this series will offer a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation will look at the member dashboard, education resources, networking & community, business affinity partnerships, marketing, advocacy, and much more. The end of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.

New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits (April 30, 2024)
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The first part of this series will offer a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation will look at the member dashboard, education resources, networking & community, business affinity partnerships, marketing, advocacy, and much more. The end of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.

Lightning Talk - Creating a Sensory-Friendly Store Environment with Robin Stern (Books Inc)

Lightning Talk - Creating a Sensory-Friendly Store Environment with Robin Stern (Books Inc) (April 11, 2024)
Content related to the education session Lightning Talk - Creating a Sensory-Friendly Store Environment with Robin Stern (Books Inc), Lightning Talks.
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Topic:
  • Customer Service & Store Experience
Tags:
  • Diversity & Inclusion
 
ABA's Lightning Talk series features booksellers presenting 5-10 minute talks on tech tools, organizational strategies, communication methods, or innovations they’ve made in their stores. On April 11, 2024, Robin Stern (Books Inc.) discussed Creating a Sensory-Friendly Store Environment to improve Autistic inclusion in your store.
 
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