ABA Events Calendar

Monday, October 23, 2023

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Independent Bookstore Day 2024 Exclusives Order Form OPENS

To purchase the exclusives and be included on the searchable map, sign ups are open October 23–November 13, 2023. You must purchase a minimum of 20 items (individually or bulk packaged — a bulk packaged item counts as one) in order to receive the freebies like bookmarks and stickers. Blackwing pencils and T-shirts do not count towards the 20-item minimum. To only be included on the searchable map without any purchases, sign-ups are open October 23, 2023–March 31, 2024. Sign up and order here!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LGBTQIA2S+ Affinity Group

A closed space for LGBTQIA2s+ booksellers & LGBTQIA2S+ bookstore owners only to gather for connection, support, community, resources, and networking. Booksellers interested in attending should visit their Member Dashboard and join through Email Subscriptions. Don't have a login? Request one here. 

Based on feedback from the Fall 2023 Affinity Groups survey, October's meeting will be attended by and facilitated by DEIA Member Relations Manager, Mariana Calderon. Future meetings will be facilitated by volunteer booksellers, pending availability of volunteers. 

While allies are greatly appreciated, these closed sessions are available only for individuals who identify as members of the LGBTQIA2s+ Community. If you are in the process of exploring your identity and relationship with a community, please do not self-reject. However, those who do not identify as part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community should not plan to attend that group’s coinciding meetup. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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