Deadline for Phase Two Bookseller Relief November 15

As reported previously in Bookselling This Week, the Bookseller Relief Fund (BRF) is now accepting applications for additional assistance under its Phase Two procedure. The owner of any retail bookstore establishment within the federally declared disaster area is eligible to apply.

In order to be considered for additional relief, a detailed statement of current needs is required. An application form is available from ABA's special projects director, David Walker, at davidw@bookweb.or or (800) 637-0037, ext. 6612.

A subcommittee of the BRF Board, consisting of former ABA presidents Neal Coonerty, Ann Christophersen, and Joan Ripley will review the requests.

Applications may be sent to Walker via e-mail to davidw@bookweb.org; by fax to (914) 591-2720; or by mail to Bookseller Relief Fund, c/o American Booksellers Association, 200 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown, NY 10591. All applications must be received by November 15.

For more information about the Bookseller Relief Fund, go to www.bookweb.org/hurricane/.