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Indie Marketing
Next Lists
Monthly (and more) list of bookseller recommendations
Indie Bestsellers
Weekly look at what's selling in member stores
Indies First
Fall campaign with store events and publisher specials
Indies Introduce
Juried selection of debut authors of note
Bookseller Favorites
The Book Buyer's Handbook
Members-only, fully searchable database of key publisher terms and vendor information. Includes time-limited publisher specials.
ABC Children's Group
Dedicated to growing and expanding the reach of children's books, bookstores, and readers.
IndieCommerce
Ecommerce platforms built for independent bookstores: the multi-feature IndieCommerce and the lower-cost, low maintenance option, IndieLite.
Business Services
Affinity partnerships offering discounted products and services, and ABA members-only opportunities.
ABACUS
Benchmarking survey just for independent bookstores, tracking key financial indicators that drive profitability.
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Here's What You Just Did Infographic
Shopping local has many benefits in how
Here's What Amazon Just Did Infographic
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Shopping Local: Here's What You Did Infographic
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Amazon's Negative Impact Infographic
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What Amazon Did
Amazon impact on communities for custome
Here's What You Just Did - Poster
'Here's What You Just Did'
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Here's What You Just Did - Children
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Banned Books Week T-Shirt Design
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Here's What You Just Did - Bookmark
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About ABA
American Booksellers Association is a national trade association that supports and advocates for the success of independent bookstores. We provide members with education, networking opportunities, advocacy, resources, and technology. In turn our members support local schools through book fairs, donations and author visits; promote literacy; provide inclusive community centers; connect readers and books; add character to neighborhoods; champion and center diverse and new voices; and contribute to the local economy. We feel honored to support them in their work.
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