The American Booksellers Association's Winter Institute in Seattle attracted a total of 1,600 people, of which 900 were booksellers. The large number of new booksellers drew an enthusiastic response from exhibitors, while the ABA urged booksellers to contribute more data to help it in its advocacy. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-24 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Winter Institute offers many ways for booksellers to interact with authors, with dozens participating in Tuesday evening’s author reception and Wednesday’s closing event with writers from small presses and university presses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent booksellers have long had an outsized impact on books from indie publishers and university presses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In less than a decade the American Booksellers Association’s Winter Institute (Wi) has arguably become the second-most important bookseller gathering in the U.S., after BookExpo America. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Orleans indies are vibrant community hubs in one of the liveliest and most colorful cities in the country. They not only sell books -- many offer innovative programming for both adults and children. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Data points and anecdotes about middle grade reading intertwined at a panel on "Recapturing the Tween Middle Grade Market," held at Winter Institute. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Winter Institute 2024 brought more than 950 members of the American Booksellers Association together in Cincinnati, Ohio, February 11–14. In a photo essay, we collected a sampling of memorable moments and familiar faces from the show. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
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At the ABA Community Forum, held at Winter Institute 2024 in Cincinnati on February 14, a developing coalition of booksellers spoke on behalf of Palestinians under fire in Gaza and advocated for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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During Winter Institute's closing keynote in Cincinnati, author and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin praised indie booksellers and discussed her deeply personal new book, 'An Unfinished Love Story.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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On February 13, WI2024 presenters brainstormed ways to sustain connections with readers, listened to a 'Beyond the Binary' panel on identity, and lined up to have ARCs signed by nearly 80 authors at a bustling evening reception. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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A few booksellers attending Winter Institute 2024 have attracted attention on the show floor over unexpected events occurring back home at their stores. For one, B&N is planning to move next door; for another, a spouse's promotion might take him away from his store; for a third, eviction looms. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Private equity investor James Rhee, author of 'Red Helicopter,' suggested ways to amplify a bookstore or brand’s intangible qualities, and conflict resolution specialist William Ury, author of 'Possible,' advised booksellers on how to deal with people's differences "constructively." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The first day of the ABA's annual conference tackled topics including the basics of bookselling, marketing and media strategies for booksellers in the digital age, and how publishers can make booksellers' lives easier. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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During his keynote presentation at the Indie Press Caucus meeting at Winter Institute 2024 in Cincinnati, Hanif Abdurraqib critiqued the consolidation of the big houses and emphasized the importance of indie presses in the book publishing ecosystem. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Bricks-and-mortar bookshops anchor neighborhoods, while a book bus and pop-ups take their shelves on the road. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Established creators and future favorites are among the picture book, middle grade, and YA authors in Cincinnati. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Booksellers and authors prepare to gather in Ohio’s Queen City for the 2024 ABA Winter Institute. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bookseller Oral History Project aims to preserve the often-hidden history of bookselling in America. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Fiction and nonfiction writers presenting their work at this year’s Winter Institute range from renowned keynotes and all-star bestsellers to love-at-first-read newcomers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-25 05:00:00 UTC ]
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PW was on the ground in Seattle at the first in-person Winter Institute the American Booksellers Association has held since 2020. Here's all our coverage of the show, including our annual preview. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-24 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Winter Institute will be larger than ever, with 1,400 booksellers, publishers, vendors, and authors meeting in person for the first time since 2020. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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