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ABA taking over management of Independent Bookstore Day

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ABA taking over management of Independent Bookstore Day

Jul 18 2019

Saying that the event "has grown exponentially since its launch," the American Booksellers Association is taking over management of Independent Bookstore Day, which began as California Bookstore Day in 2014 and became a national event the following year, Bookselling This Week reported. IBD program director Samantha Schoech will remain in her position and work closely with ABA on planning and promoting the event.

Source: Shelf Awareness

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