IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: FROM THE ABA - "WHAT WE DO NEXT"

ABA CEO Allison Hill wrote to members, "Independent bookstores provide inclusive and affirming community spaces; support access to books; ally with librarians and teachers; ensure that people can see themselves reflected in books; champion the right to read and the First Amendment; promote long-form reading that fosters critical thinking; create opportunities for discourse; provide alternatives to monopolies that limit consumer choice; and bring people together. The work of independent bookstores matters more than ever."

Read the entire Bookselling This Week article here.

DON'T FORGET TO NOMINATE A BOOKSELLER! JAMES PATTERSON HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Patterson has pledged a personal contribution of $300,000, to be distributed in amounts of $500, to 600 booksellers from ABA member bookstores.

Booksellers can self-nominate to be considered for a bonus, or they can be nominated by bookstore customers, owners, employees, managers, fellow booksellers, publishing professionals, or authors. Past recipients of James Patterson bonuses and grants are eligible for another bonus.

Deadline: November 8

Nominate a bookseller!

WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU CHECKED YOUR LISTING? CALL FOR REP DIRECTORY UPDATES

It's that time of year again! The directory is alphabetized by publisher/rep group and remains keyword searchable.

Please take a look and email Valentina if any corrections are necessary!

Click here to access the rep directory.