Children’s INSTITUTE 2026

NAB² is excited to offer scholarships for two bookstores to attend the 2026 American Booksellers Association (ABA) Children’s Institute, also known as Ci2026. The scholarship covers the registration fee, hotel stay, and up to $600 in travel expenses. 

Ci2026 will take place in Schaumburg, IL, from June 26th–29th, 2026. The program includes educational sessions, keynote speakers, author and publisher events, and networking opportunities with booksellers, authors, and publishers from across the country. For more information, visit the Ci2026 event page here