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Wi2026: Building Success: Ingram and Booksellers in Conversation

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Release Date: 03/27/2026

Indies Introduce: Lily Kim Qian (Until We Meet Again) show art 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) show art 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) show art 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) show art 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) show art 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) show art 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) show art 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) show art 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) show art 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) show art 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

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You’ve opened your bookstore — now what? This practical panel is designed for new owners navigating the day-to-day realities of their first year. Hear from fellow booksellers and Ingram experts as they share real-world advice on managing inventory, making smarter buying decisions, and using ipage, to make the day-to-day easier, stay organized, and grow sales. Whether you are weeks or months in, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to help your store thrive.

 

Recorded February 24, 2026 at Winter Institute 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA.

 

Additional bookstore education resources can be found at www.bookweb.org.

 

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