The National Association of Black Bookstores is launching a monthly education series designed to support, strengthen, and scale Black-owned bookstores.

Each session brings together experienced practitioners and industry leaders to share practical, real-world guidance across key areas of bookstore operations, growth, and sustainability. Sessions are designed to be actionable, relevant across a range of business models, and immediately useful.

All trainings are free, and bookstores are welcome to invite unlimited members of their team. Pre-registration is required.

We are currently accepting RSVPs for our first three sessions below.

UPCOMING SESSIONS

  • Basic Bookkeeping for Bookstores

    Wednesday, April 29 at 9:00 PT / 12:00 ET

    Do you find bookkeeping overwhelming? In this session, Candice Huber, Dean of Bookstore Finances for the Professional Booksellers School, will break down bookkeeping in a clear and accessible way.

    You’ll walk through practical steps for maintaining timely and accurate financial records, understand what the Chart of Accounts is and why it matters, and learn how to categorize finances in a way that makes completing ABACUS straightforward.

    This session is designed to support a range of bookstore business models.

    Presenter: Candice Huber, Dean of Bookstore Finances, Professional Booksellers School

    Sponsor: Professional Booksellers School

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  • All About the Book Tour

    Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 PT / 1:00 ET

    This session offers practical guidance on how to effectively partner with publishers on book tours and author events.

    Elizabeth Worthy, Director of Events Management at Simon & Schuster, will walk through how to build a strong store press kit, submit event grids, collaborate with publicity teams, and manage follow-up after events.

    Presenter: Elizabeth Worthy, Director of Events Management, Simon & Schuster

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  • Financial Framework for Succession Planning

    Monday, June 8 at 12:00 PT / 3:00 ET

    Thinking about retiring, selling, merging, or planning your next chapter?

    This session provides a clear framework for understanding and improving your bookstore’s financial performance today to position you for future transition. Nicole Magistro will cover profitability, discretionary earnings, payroll and inventory considerations, ongoing liabilities, and tax obligations.

    You’ll leave with practical tools and a realistic timeline for next steps.

    Presenter: Nicole Magistro, Bookstore Business Advisor

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • All sessions are free of charge

  • Unlimited team members from each bookstore may attend

  • Pre-registration is required

  • Calendar invites and access details will be generally be shared within two business days of registration