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The calendar features books with added value, such as signed copies and exclusive merchandise, to entice customers to order from their local indie bookstore. 

Among the new assets are “Shop now, shop local” and “’Tis the season to shop local” images; a “One size fits all” image for gift cards; and “How You Can Support Indies” and “All We Want for the Holidays Is You” images with space for booksellers to add their own text.

ABA member booksellers have voted to pass five bylaws changes as put forth by the Board of Directors. 

Five Coffee Breaks will be held in December, including a late-night session and a BIPOC-only session. The final Coffee Break of the year will take place on December 15.

To help booksellers encourage customers to shop with them throughout the remainder of the year, ABA has created a range of digital assets.

Jarema is an illustrator, writer, and bookseller at Avid Bookshop in Athens, Georgia.

ABA bookstore members will receive a discounted hourly rate of $90 per hour for most HR services. There is no monthly rate and no startup fee. 

Stores have until Friday, November 20, to vote on five items proposed by the Board of Directors.

A late-night Coffee Break for November was also added for this Thursday, November 19, at 8:00 p.m. ET.

The American Booksellers Association’s Board of Directors has proposed five items for member stores to vote on; one vote per store will be accepted, and votes are due November 20.

Videos and writeups are available for sessions on morale boosters and self-care, creating safe and profitable virtual events, curbside pickup and delivery services, cash flow, and more.