The American Booksellers Association (ABA) is a national trade association that supports and advocates for independent bookstores in the United States. It provides members with education, networking, advocacy, resources, and technology, and promotes literacy, community engagement, and diverse voices.
ABA typically advocates on issues affecting independent bookstores and small businesses, including free expression, antitrust and competition policy, swipe fee reform, tax and tariff issues, health insurance, climate-related policy, immigration, ADA website compliance, gift card fraud, and other bookstore business concerns.
Primarily funded by membership dues and revenue from member services, events, and related programs.
Independent bookstores nationwide; regional independent booksellers associations; volunteer board of directors; advisory councils including the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council.
Not-for-profit trade association; 501(c)(6) professional association
