Indies Introduce: Lily Kim Qian (Until We Meet Again)
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ABA's interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Britney Harker of , Boise, ID, interviews Lily Kim Qian, author of , available now at your local independent bookstore. Theme song by
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Indies Introduce: Tolani Akinola (Leave Your Mess at Home)
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ABA's interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Claire Bone of in Sacramento, CA, interviews Tolani Akinolai, author of , available now at your local independent bookstore. Theme song by
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Indies Introduce: Tesia Tsai (Deathly Fates)
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ABA's interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Katie Orphan of in Los Angeles, CA interviews Tesia Tsai, author of , available now at your local independent bookstore. Theme song by
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Indies Introduce: Caro Claire Burke (Yesteryear)
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ABA's interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Annastasia Williams of in Knoxville, TN interviews Caro Claire Burke, author of , available now at your local independent bookstore. Theme song by
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Indies Introduce: Soraya Bouazzaoui (Aicha)
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ABA's interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Cassie Goodwin of in Indianapolis, IN interviews Soraya Bouazzaoui, author of , available now at your local independent bookstore. Theme song by
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Indies Introduce: Heba Al-Wasity (Weavingshaw)
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ABA's interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Haley Calvin of in St. Louis, MO interviews Heba Al-Wasity, author of , available now at your local independent bookstore. Theme song by
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Indies Introduce: Bar Fridman-Tell (Honeysuckle)
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ABA's interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Emily Russo of in Portland, ME interviews Bar Fridman-Tell, author of , available now at your local independent bookstore. Theme song by
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Indies Introduce: Sandy Bigna (Little Bones)
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ABA's interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Sydne Conant of in Stoughton, WI interviews Sandy Bigna author of , available now at your local independent bookstore. Theme song by
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Indies Introduce: Cassie Miller (Meet Me Under the Lights)
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ABA's interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Andrea Iriarte Dent of in Melrose, MA interviews Cassie Miller, author of , available now at your local independent bookstore. Theme song by
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Indies Introduce: Georgina Chadderton (Oh Brother)
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ABA's interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of their book. In this episode, Katie Orphan of in Los Angeles, CA interviews Georgina Chadderton, author of , available now at your local independent bookstore. Theme song by
info_outlineThe current era of book bans has impacted more than just books in classrooms and libraries — it’s also led to fewer author school visits, last-minute event cancelations, protests of author events, and authors facing limits on which books they can bring or discuss at events. Booksellers are often left on the hook when school events are canceled and need to protect themselves, but they can also be the key to helping the event pivot and become something even more memorable and successful. Experts who have experienced these issues and have learned how to address them will weigh in to help you be prepared.
Recorded February 25, 2026 at Winter Institute 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA.
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