Advocacy Checklist
Take Action!
Here’s a list of things you can do now to get involved in advocacy efforts for your bookstore and your profession.
Sign up for the ABFFE Update e-newsletter
Join ABFFE in the fight against censorship
Stay informed about free expression issues in the news
Demonstrate your commitment to free speech with in-store signage
Begin planning for Banned Books Week
Join ABFFE in the fight against censorship
Stay informed about free expression issues in the news
Demonstrate your commitment to free speech with in-store signage
Begin planning for Banned Books Week
Start an Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA has created a startup packet)
Join or form a Business Alliance for Local Living Economies network
Implement action steps to counter mega-retailers and rebuild local business
Display Shop Local First Notable titles list in your store
Ask your regional association about initiatives in your area
Join or form a Business Alliance for Local Living Economies network
Implement action steps to counter mega-retailers and rebuild local business
Display Shop Local First Notable titles list in your store
Ask your regional association about initiatives in your area
Make a donation and support the BRF, which assists ABA member booksellers affected by disasters.
Send a letter to your state governor (template).
Keep up with the issue with News from Bookselling This Week.
Keep up with the issue with News from Bookselling This Week.
Educate yourself about ISBN-13.
Send questions and idea’s to ABA’s representative on the BISG ISBN-13 Task Force, David Walker. Contact him via email or phone: (800) 637-0037, ext. 6612.
Send questions and idea’s to ABA’s representative on the BISG ISBN-13 Task Force, David Walker. Contact him via email or phone: (800) 637-0037, ext. 6612.
Join the Campaign for Reader Privacy (sign the petition and/or receive email updates)