Events

31 May

Indie Booksellers Flock to New York City for a Reimagined BookExpo

BookExpo 2018 offered new and exciting events and networking opportunities for independent booksellers over the course of three days.

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29 May

2018 Children’s & Teen Choice Book Award Winners Announced at BookExpo

The winners of the 11th annual Children’s and Teen Choice Book Awards were presented at the Silent Art Auction at BookExpo 2018 on Wednesday, May 30.

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29 May

ABA Honors Author James Patterson at BookExpo

Following the announcement of the author’s Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program, ABA CEO Oren Teicher thanked Patterson for his efforts in championing indie bookstores.

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24 May

Registration Closes for ABC Children’s Institute

A record-breaking number of attendees will be heading to New Orleans next month for the ABC Children’s Institute. Registration for the event is now closed.

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23 May

A Q&A With Children’s Institute Featured Speaker Allison Risbridger of NPD Book

Risbridger will dive into the most recent trends in children’s books, including genre, format, buyer behavior, and more, and attendees will emerge with new insights to help them maximize their business.

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23 May

Binc’s “Heads or Tails” Fundraiser Planned for Children’s Institute

The Book Industry Charitable Foundation will host a fundraising game at next month’s Children’s Institute, where booksellers can donate money to Binc by buying flashing pins for a chance to win $250.

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22 May

BookExpo’s “The Vital Bookstore” to Feature Group Discussions

Topics include mixed merchandising, buying for margins, disaster preparedness, leveraging e-books and audiobooks, and more.

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22 May
Wednesday events at BookExpo

Full Day of Programming to Kick Off BookExpo on Wednesday, May 30

The trade show floor will feature more than 150 business-to-business exhibitors, and an array of education sessions and networking events will take place throughout the day.

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21 May

Let Your Voice Be Heard: ABA’s Town Hall and Annual Membership Meetings

The American Booksellers Association will hold its Town Hall and Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, May 31, at BookExpo. All ABA members are encouraged to attend.

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21 May
Jacqueline Woodson, Nic Stone, Jason Reynolds, Nick Offerman, and David Levithan

More than 40 Authors to Appear in ABA Member Lounge at BookExpo

ABA member booksellers attending BookExpo will have the opportunity to meet and have galleys signed by authors like Jacqueline Woodson, Nic Stone, Jason Reynolds, Nick Offerman, and David Levithan.

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21 May

Navigating BookExpo 2018: A Checklist

With BookExpo 2018 just one week away, now is a good time to revisit a checklist of recommendations from booksellers who have had success in achieving their key business goals at the show.

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18 May

18 Booksellers Named “Introduce an Indie” Scholarship Winners

The program will bring up-and-coming booksellers from around the country to BookExpo 2018 for the opportunity to be fully immersed in the book industry.

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18 May

BookExpo Announces In-Booth Editors’ Hours Schedule

Booksellers have four opportunities to engage in informal chats with editors in publisher booths between Wednesday, May 30, and Friday, June 1.

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17 May

BookExpo’s First-Ever Grand Opening Keynote to Feature B&N’s Len Riggio

Barnes & Noble Chairman Len Riggio will focus his talk on the importance of brick-and-mortar stores, serving the modern reader, and the changing landscape of book retail.

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17 May
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Industry Insights to Offer ABACUS Assistance in ABA Member Lounge at BookExpo

Booksellers can visit the lounge to meet with Michael Becher, who will answer questions about the survey, review the report’s features, and help booksellers prepare for submitting their store’s numbers.

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