We are now accepting nominations for open spots on ABA’s Booksellers Advisory Council! 

This year marks ABA’s 125th year of helping indie bookstores thrive. As part of our 125th anniversary celebration, we’ll be sharing interviews with key figures in the industry and exploring how the organization has changed since its inception in 1900.

This year marks ABA’s 125th year of helping indie bookstores thrive. As part of our 125th anniversary celebration, we’ll be sharing interviews with key figures in the industry and exploring how the organization has changed since its inception in 1900.

A letter from ABA and ABFE.

A letter from the ABA Board of Directors.

A transcription of ABA CEO Allison Hill's opening speech from Winter Institute 2025 in Denver, CO.

A letter from ABA Board President Tegan Tigani.

"Regardless of political views or party affiliation, there are serious concerns about the impact of the announcements thus far on booksellers. We’ve outlined some of them in this report. In light of breaking news, tariffs and free expression are top of mind today.

We also want to specifically acknowledge the harmful impact of the anti-LGBTQIA2S+ executive order on trans, nonbinary, intersex, and gender nonconforming booksellers, and on free expression rights. This is not about political ideology; it’s a matter of human rights, civil rights, and freedom of expression for you, our members. Government erosion of those rights impacts us all."

A ballot for the 2025 Board elections will be sent to ABA members via email in March.

"We know today is a painful and divisive day for many, but election results are not the end; they‘re the beginning. What matters most is what we do next," said ABA CEO Allison Hill.

A letter from ABA Board President Tegan Tigani.

"As we head into this holiday season, may we remember all that we have in common. May we have the opportunity to share the books we love. And may your hearts and register tills be full," said ABA CEO Allison Hill.

Thank you to the regional associations for hosting such amazing gatherings! And thank you to everyone who stopped by the ABA table or education session!

In September, ABA’s Britt Camacho took part in the [margins.] Literary Conference and Book Festival! [margins.] 2024 celebrated diverse storytellers, readers, and literary community in Denver, Colorado, and around the globe.