Free Expression

Maroma Offers Indian Incense Through ABFFE

Maroma, a supplier of incense and other aromatic products from India, is the newest partner in the affiliate program sponsored by the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression.

Banned Books Week Celebration Grows at Literary Life

Inspired by last year’s positive response to its Banned Books Week display, Michigan’s Literary Life Bookstore & More has expanded plans for this year’s September 25 - October 2 celebration of the freedom to read.

Alaska Booksellers Sue to Block Censorship Law

A coalition of organizations and Alaska booksellers, including Fireside Books of Palmer and Title Wave Books of Anchorage, filed suit on Tuesday, August 31, to block a broad censorship law that bans constitutionally protected speech on the Internet.

Take a Chance: Win a Trip to Cayman Islands Writers Conference

Want to learn what it takes to be a successful writer in today’s highly competitive marketplace? Learn from leading  authors and publishing industry veterans at the FIU/Books & Books International Writers Conference in the Cayman Islands. On September 10,  ABFFE will raffle off a trip that includes hotel, airfare, and conference registration.

ABFFE Raffles Trip to Cayman Islands Writers Conference

The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression is offering aspiring writers a chance to win a trip to the October 21 - 23 Florida International University/Books & Books International Writers Conference in the Cayman Islands.

BTW News Briefs

President signs Speech Act; Dana to retire from GLiBA;  Thurber finalists; ABFFE's Book of the Month

Bookstores Raise Almost $48,000 for ABFFE

The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression this week thanked 74 bookstores that raised almost $48,000 to support its work by selling Freadom gift cards over the past four years.

Booksellers Urged to Join Banned Books Week Celebration

 The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression is urging ABA members to join with hundreds of other bookstores and libraries across the country to publicize attacks against the freedom to read by participating in Banned Books Week, this year from September 25 – October 2.

Roberta Rubin and Patricia Johnson Join ABFFE Board

ABFFE has announced the election to its Board of Roberta Rubin, owner of The Book Stall at Chestnut Court in Winnetka, Illinois, and Patricia Johnson, executive vice president and editorial director of Alfred A. Knopf, Pantheon, and Schocken Books.

BTW News Briefs

Visa adopts new policy on storage of credit card numbers; Groups cheer passage of "libel tourism" bill; Exhibit honors career of George A. Hecht

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