Awards

The Women's National Book Association has announced the winners of the 2009 WNBA Pannell Awards, given annually since 1983, to two bookstores that excel in contributing to their communities in ways that bring books and young people together.

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Books & Books Observes Genocide Prevention MonthBooks & Books in Coral Gables, Florida, is observing Genocide Prevention Month with a sneak preview of The Last Survivor, a documentary to be released this fall that follows the stories of four genocide survivors who have become anti-genocide advocates. The screening will be held Friday, April 24, at 8:00 p.m.

After more than four weeks of voting by booksellers at independent bookstores across the country, the American Booksellers Association today announces the first three inductees to the Indies Choice Book Awards Picture Book Hall of Fame. From a list of 13 finalists, the owners and staff at ABA member stores cast votes for three favorites. The 2009 inductees into the Indies Choice Picture Book Hall of Fame, as chosen by indie booksellers, are:

The American Booksellers Association today announces the winners of the inaugural Indies Choice Book Awards. Formerly the Book Sense Book of the Year Awards, the new Indies Choice Book Awards reflect the spirit of independent bookstores nationwide through new categories and a broader range of winners and honor books. The 2009 Indies Choice Book Award winners, chosen by the owners and staff at ABA member stores during more than four weeks of voting, are:

The IndieBound movement, launched by the American Booksellers Association at last year's BookExpo America, has been honored as one of the top rebrands of the year by the 2009 ReBrand 100 Global Awards.

Sam Weller's to Leave Main Street LocationOn March 12, Catherine and Tony Weller announced that Salt Lake City's Sam Weller's Books is planning to leave its 40,000-square-foot location at 254 South Main Street, in the David Keith Building, where it has operated since 1961.

Carmichael's Bookstore in Louisville, Kentucky, has been named the recipient of this year's Publishers Weekly Bookseller of the Year Award. Co-owners Carol Besse and Michael Boggs were stunned, said Besse. "We're really gratified to have been nominated, and we just didn't have any expectation at all that we would win." PW cited the bookstore's close relationship with its customers, as well as its tripling profits over the past decade.

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