# BookED BookED is the bookstore education podcast brought to you by the American Booksellers Association. For additional bookstore resources or to sign up as an ABA member, visit us at www.bookweb.org. Page: Feed: --- ## [Indies Introduce: Carla Madeira and Alison Entrekin (It's All River)](https://ababook.libsyn.com/indies-introduce-carla-madeira-and-alison-entrekin-its-all-river) _2026-08-19_ ABA's Indies Introduce 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, Amani Jackson of The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore, MD interviews Carla Madeira and Alison Entrekin, author and translator… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ababook/Indies_Introduce_-_Carla_Madeira_Alison_Entrekin_and_Amani_Jackson.mp3?dest-id=595442) ## [Indies Introduce: Morgan J. Watchorn (Fire to the Stars)](https://ababook.libsyn.com/indies-introduce-morgan-j-watchorn-fire-to-the-stars) _2026-08-19_ ABA's Indies Introduce 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, Allie Cesmat of Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, AZ interviews Morgan J. Watchorn, author of Fire to the Stars ,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ababook/Indies_Introduce_-_Morgan_Watchorn_and_Allie_Cesmat.mp3?dest-id=595442) ## [Indies Introduce: T. C. Kemper (The Ginghams)](https://ababook.libsyn.com/indies-introduce-t-c-kemper-the-ginghams) _2026-08-12_ ABA's Indies Introduce 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, Ashli Byfield of Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, NY interviews T. C. Kemper, author of The Ginghams, available now at… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ababook/Indies_Introduce_-_T.C._Kemper_and_Ashli_Byfield_2.mp3?dest-id=595442) ## [Indies Introduce: Emilee Hackney (All That's Unseen)](https://ababook.libsyn.com/indies-introduce-emilee-hackney-all-thats-unseen) _2026-08-12_ ABA's Indies Introduce 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, Jamie Anderson of Duck's Cottage in Duck, NC interviews Emilee Hackney, author of All That's Unseen , available now at… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ababook/Indies_Introduce_-_Emilee_Hackney_and_Jamie_Hope_Anderson.mp3?dest-id=595442) ## [Indies Introduce: F. A. Davidson (Flickerstate)](https://ababook.libsyn.com/indies-introduce-f-a-davidson-flickerstate) _2026-08-05_ ABA's Indies Introduce 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, Elizabeth Bosscher of Schuler Books in Grand Rapids, MI interviews F. A. Davidson, author of Flickerstate , available… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ababook/Indies_Introduce_-_F.A._Davidson_and_Elizabeth_Bosscher.mp3?dest-id=595442) ## [Indies Introduce: Roberta Kwok (Lost In Curiosity)](https://ababook.libsyn.com/indies-introduce-roberta-kwok-lost-in-curiosity) _2026-08-05_ ABA's Indies Introduce 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, Jocele Skinner of Shared Stories Books in Caldwell, ID interviews Roberta Kwok, author of Lost In Curiosity , available… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ababook/Indies_Introduce_-_Roberta_Kwok_and_Jocele_Skinner.mp3?dest-id=595442) ## [Indies Introduce: Amy Tern (Sneaks)](https://ababook.libsyn.com/indies-introduce-amy-tern-sneaks) _2026-07-29_ ABA's Indies Introduce 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, Amy Buren of Maggie Mae's Bookshop in Gresham, OR interviews Amy Tern, author of Sneaks , available now at your local… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ababook/Indies_Introduce_-_Amy_Tern_and_Amy_Buren.mp3?dest-id=595442) ## [Ci2026: What's New at Edelweiss: Site Updates, Our Roadmap, Omnibus, and More](https://ababook.libsyn.com/whats-new-at-edelweiss-site-updates-our-roadmap-omnibus-and-more) _2026-07-20_ There's a lot happening at Edelweiss, and this session is your chance to get up to speed. We'll walk through the latest platform improvements and features, and talk about our roadmap for 2026. Get behind the scenes, "first look" views of what's coming, including updates to Omnibus, our new bookstore operating system. Recorded June 28, 2026 at Children's Institute 2026 in Schaumburg, Illinois.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ababook/Ci2026_Whats_New_at_Edelweiss.mp3?dest-id=595442) ## [Ci2026: Creating a Vision of Greatness with ZingTrain](https://ababook.libsyn.com/ci2026-creating-a-vision-of-greatness-with-zingtrain) _2026-07-20_ Doesn't it just make sense that if you know where you want to end up, it will be easier to figure out how to get there? We certainly think so! Visioning is a tool that can help clarify what success looks like at a particular point in time in the future on any scale – from articulating the future of your business in 20 years to figuring out a successful in-store promotion. Once you have the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ababook/zingtrain.mp3?dest-id=595442) ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YWTN8BlRfVTd) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [Ci2026: Crafting Engaging Reels for Bookstores](https://ababook.libsyn.com/ci2026-crafting-engaging-reels-for-bookstores) _2026-07-20_ Short-form video content doesn't have to be scary or time-consuming. In this interactive workshop, booksellers will learn a simple, repeatable workflow for making reels and TikToks. From brainstorming ideas, to filming, editing, and posting. Participants will practice on their phones, pick up helpful tips, and leave with a nearly finished video to share. Recorded June 27, 2026 at Children's… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ababook/reels.mp3?dest-id=595442)