Children's Institute 2020

The Consultation Station offers booksellers the opportunity to meet with representatives from ABA’s business solution partners, POS vendors, and other service providers. The full list of Consultation Station participants will be available on BookWeb and in the event app. Be sure to check BookWeb frequently, as new participants are added regularly, and make appointments in the coming months.

Enjoy lunch while hearing about great upcoming titles from more Children’s Institute publisher sponsors. Seating is unassigned for this lunch.

If you’d like to share questions and feedback about your POS system representatives will be present for a discussion. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and gain insight into maximizing the use of your POS system.

From biographies of important figures to informational books on animals to a how-to guide on origami, the world of children's nonfiction is expansive and your shop can only hold so much. This idea exchange is for booksellers to share tips and tricks on buying nonfiction and managing your store's juvenile nonfiction section.

A Librarian is an integral partner for the amplification of events, authors, and sales for your children’s bookstore and department. Booksellers who wear both librarian and bookseller hats will discuss how collaborating with librarians benefits your business and the best ways to cultivate that partnership.

Who hasn’t heard the phrase “My child is a very advanced reader”? Let’s be honest: in most cases, it’s not true. But there are times when it is, and a pre-tween or early tween desperately needs a book that will challenge them and deliver content that is appropriate. This session will explore how to research, market, and display books that deliver a challenging read but are parent-approved.

Can’t book Carnegie Hall but are still expecting to pack the house for your event? This session is designed to inspire booksellers to reimagine their small spaces for a crowd. Booksellers who plan events in stores 1,500 square feet or smaller will discuss how they get inventive when space is restricted.

The Publisher and Bookseller Focus Groups are intended to be an opportunity for publishers and distributors to discuss with booksellers issues of mutual concern and importance, leading to productive and practical ways to improve sales. Each publisher will have their own agenda and booksellers will be advised of a range of topics likely to be covered. This 90-minute event will be split into two 45-minute shifts with booksellers assigned to only one 45-minute shift, leaving all booksellers with 45 minutes of free time. Shift assignments will be printed on bookseller badges.

Enjoy a short coffee break before or after Publisher and Bookseller Focus Groups. It's a great opportunity network with peers, visit the consultation station, take a quick meeting, or simply recharge with another cup of joe.

IndieCommerce and IndieLite are ABA’s online platforms for marketing events and author appearances as well as selling books and other merchandise. Both users and non-users of IndieCommerce and IndieLite are invited to schedule a one-on-one time with a program specialist from the IndieCommerce team. Space is limited, but walk-ins are welcome. Hours are offered Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Attendees may schedule their appointments beginning in May.

Booksellers have the opportunity to meet with small and mid-size publishers for more formal conversations. These publishers, many of which are first-time ABA event sponsors, will have sample copies of their books, as well as additional copies for giveaway at their discretion.

The Consultation Station offers booksellers the opportunity to meet with representatives from ABA’s business solution partners, POS vendors, and other service providers. The full list of Consultation Station participants will be available on BookWeb and in the event app. Be sure to check BookWeb frequently, as new participants are added regularly, and make appointments in the coming months.

Ship your galleys from Ci8 with FedEx instead of lugging them home. Bring pre-printed FedEx shipping labels to ease your way at the PartnerShip shipping desk. FedEx is charging a $5 handling fee per box, so pack carefully! Visit PartnerShip.com/07ABA to enroll. Questions? Contact PartnerShip’s Keith Korhely at 800-599-2902 x2254 or by email .

The always-popular Galley Room will be filled with ARCs of upcoming titles from Ci8 sponsors. The room will open after the morning breakfast keynote on Tuesday and remain open for the duration of the institute.