Join the ABC Children’s Group to Start Receiving “Flashlight” Newsletter

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The ABC Children’s Group at ABA, which is dedicated to expanding the reach of children’s books, invites ABA members to join the ABC Group and discover Flashlight, a monthly e-newsletter full of exciting, exclusive content for members only.

Flashlight Newsletter logoThe November issue of Flashlight, released Friday, November 17, featured an exclusive cover reveal from children’s picture book publisher Ripple Grove Press; an interview with Jessica Townsend, author of the Autumn 2017 Kids’ Indie Next List number-one pick and Indies Introduce title Nevermoor (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers); and notes from the “How to Read a Picture Book Like a Boss” education session at the recent Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association regional show, including a recommended read-aloud list and tips on becoming a better reader. Flashlight comes out on the third Friday of every month; next month’s issue will be released Friday, December 15.

Upcoming issues of Flashlight, which launched in July 2017, will feature more details on publisher promotions, inspirational ideas for events, guest posts, social media shout-outs, and more. Annual ABC Group dues are $50, and all ABA member booksellers are encouraged to join. In addition to the newsletter, benefits of ABC Group membership include: 

  • Exclusive benefits relating to Children’s Institute registration
  • 250 free ABC Best Books for Young Readers catalogs
  • A dedicated listserv
  • A free Snack Nap Read poster upon joining

Bookstores that are not ABA members can join ABA and select the opt-in option for the ABC Children’s Group membership on their application.

Join the ABC Children’s Group at ABA here. Group members are invited to send comments and suggestions for the Flashlight newsletter to ABC Group Manager Gen de Botton. Booksellers or publishers with ideas, social media posts, or promotions they would like to share in the newsletter should also e-mail de Botton directly.

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