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American Booksellers for Free Expression (ABFE) is the free speech initiative of the American Booksellers Association (ABA). ABA is a national trade association that supports and advocates for the success of independent bookstores. ABA provides members with education, networking opportunities, advocacy, resources, and technology. In turn our members, over 2,500 independent bookstores across the United States, support local schools through book fairs, donations and author visits; promote literacy; provide inclusive community centers; connect readers and books; add character to neighborhoods; champion and center diverse and new voices; and contribute to the local economy. ABFE is the bookseller's voice in the fight against censorship, promoting and protecting free expression in books and in literary culture, through legal advocacy, education, and collaboration with our allies. Philomena Polefrone, PhD is a member of ABA's Advocacy team and point person for ABFE. A former bookseller, she was also a Lecturer at Columbia University, where she taught courses in writing, literature and activism, science fiction, and political philosophy.
"""As the Director of IngramSpark, I am thrilled to support ""The ABA Right to Read Handbook: A Reader's Guide to Fighting Book Bans."" This powerful resource is more than just a guide; it's a beacon of hope and a call to action. In an era where the freedom to read is increasingly under threat, this handbook provides the tools, strategies, and inspiration needed to combat censorship and protect intellectual freedom. By standing together and advocating for our right to access diverse voices and stories, we can ensure that literature remains a limitless source of knowledge, empathy, and growth. Let this handbook inspire and equip you to join the fight for the right to read, empowering current and future generations to explore the vast world of ideas without restriction."" Paige Allen Director of IngramSpark Ingram Content Group"
