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Virtual Bookstore Tour - Village Books (Bellingham, WA)

Virtual Bookstore Tour - Village Books (Bellingham, WA) (May 11, 2023)
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  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101
Bookstore tours are always a highlight of ABA’s in-person institutes, and now you can join in on the fun from the comfort of your home (or bookstore!). These tours will offer booksellers the opportunity to take a peek behind the curtain to see how other stores set up their spaces. On May 11, 2023, co-owners Paul Hanson, Kelly Evert and Sarah Hutton took us on a tour of Village Books & Paper Dreams in Bellingham, WA. 
 
We look forward to touring a variety of store models, from traditional to pop-up to mobile, urban to rural, and all across the country. Email education@bookweb.org to submit a proposal for your store!

Virtual Bookstore Tour - Title IX (New London, CT)

Virtual Bookstore Tour - Title IX (New London, CT) (May 11, 2023)
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  • Bookselling Essentials
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Bookstore tours are always a highlight of ABA’s in-person institutes, and now you can join in on the fun from the comfort of your home (or bookstore!). These tours will offer booksellers the opportunity to take a peek behind the curtain to see how other stores set up their spaces. On May 11, 2023, Abby Rice took us on a tour of Title IX in New London, CT. 
 
 
 
We look forward to touring a variety of store models, from traditional to pop-up to mobile, urban to rural, and all across the country. Email education@bookweb.org to submit a proposal for your store!

New Member Series: Store Ownership 101 - Q2

New Member Series: Store Ownership 101 - Q2 (May 9, 2023)
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  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101
  • Owners and Managers

Our New Member Series:Store Ownership 101 provides new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff. 

The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording.

A full transcription is available for this session. Please note that it is machine-generated and not reviewed for accuracy.

New Member Series: Store Ownership 101 - Q2 (May 9, 2023)
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101
  • Owners and Managers

Our New Member Series:Store Ownership 101 provides new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff. 

The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording.

A full transcription is available for this session. Please note that it is machine-generated and not reviewed for accuracy.

New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits Q2

New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits Q2 (April 11, 2023)
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  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101

Our New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits includes a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation looks at education resources, networking and community, business affinity partnerships, indie marketing, advocacy, and much more. The second half of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.

The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent coffee break and/or the daily email update for the most current information.

New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits Q2 (April 11, 2023)
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Our New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits includes a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation looks at education resources, networking and community, business affinity partnerships, indie marketing, advocacy, and much more. The second half of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.

The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent coffee break and/or the daily email update for the most current information.

The Knowing: The Power of Independent Artists and Independent Retail Spaces

The Knowing: The Power of Independent Artists and Independent Retail Spaces (February 23, 2023)
Content related to the education session The Knowing: The Power of Independent Artists and Independent Retail Spaces, Winter Institute 2023.
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  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101

In Ani Di Franco’s debut picture book, The Knowing (Rise x Penguin Workshop), the iconic independent musician captures the awareness that we’re all meant for something greater than the sum of our parts. This knowing is integral to the spirit of independent bookstores and record stores, which operate as agents of cultural change on both local and national levels. And it is this knowing that compels each of us to dedicate our lives to championing the work of musicians and writers in our stores. In this once-in-a-lifetime closing keynote, Courtney Wallace, ABA’s Program Director of Independent Bookstore Day, will lead a conversation between Ani Di Franco, Carrie Colliton, co-founder of Record Store Day, and Robert Sindelar, managing partner of Third Place Books in Seattle. Together, they will discuss the intersection of independent bookstores and record stores, as well as the influence that independent retail spaces have on society.

The Knowing: The Power of Independent Artists and Independent Retail Spaces (February 23, 2023)
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In Ani Di Franco’s debut picture book, The Knowing (Rise x Penguin Workshop), the iconic independent musician captures the awareness that we’re all meant for something greater than the sum of our parts. This knowing is integral to the spirit of independent bookstores and record stores, which operate as agents of cultural change on both local and national levels. And it is this knowing that compels each of us to dedicate our lives to championing the work of musicians and writers in our stores. In this once-in-a-lifetime closing keynote, Courtney Wallace, ABA’s Program Director of Independent Bookstore Day, will lead a conversation between Ani Di Franco, Carrie Colliton, co-founder of Record Store Day, and Robert Sindelar, managing partner of Third Place Books in Seattle. Together, they will discuss the intersection of independent bookstores and record stores, as well as the influence that independent retail spaces have on society.

Partnering with Literary Institutions (Outside Expert and Bookseller Panel)

Partnering with Literary Institutions (Outside Expert and Bookseller Panel) (February 23, 2023)
Content related to the education session Partnering with Literary Institutions (Outside Expert and Bookseller Panel), Winter Institute 2023.
Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
Tags:
  • 101

This session is a celebration of the symbiotic relationships between independent bookstores and other literary institutions. Featuring representatives from Town Hall Seattle and Hugo House, as well as booksellers who have relationships with these institutions. The panelists will highlight how their partnerships began and will discuss the creative and successful results of these ongoing collaborations.

 

Speakers: Rick Simonson, The Elliott Bay Book Company (Seattle, Washington); Stesha Brandon, Seattle Public Library (Seattle, Washington); Gary Luke, Hugo House (Seattle, Washington); Megan Castillo, Town Hall Seattle (Seattle, Washington); Spencer Ruchti, Third Place Books (Lake Forest Park, Washington)

Bookselling and Your Mental, Physical and Emotional Well Being (Outside Expert)

Bookselling and Your Mental, Physical and Emotional Well Being (Outside Expert) (February 23, 2023)
Content related to the education session Bookselling and Your Mental, Physical and Emotional Well Being (Outside Expert), Winter Institute 2023.
Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
Tags:
  • 101

The last few years have revealed the realities of the impact of long-term stress and burnout. Join this conversation with Dr. Corey Yeager, author of How Am I Doing?: 40 Conversations to Have with Yourself, (HarperCollins Christian) and Christine Onorati, ABA board member, bookseller and therapist, as they discuss skills to manage self-care. Topics will include communicating your needs, respecting your limitations, normalizing conversations about mental health and overall well-being, and more.

 

Speakers: Dr. Corey Yeager, HarperCollins; Christine Onorati, WORD Bookstores (Brooklyn, NY and Jersey City, NJ)

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Independent bookstores act as community anchors; they serve a unique role in promoting the open exchange of ideas, enriching the cultural life of communities, and creating economically vibrant neighborhoods.

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