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• Webinar: Transforming Book Donations into Funding for Literacy

  • When
    May 21, 2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Larry Abrams, founder and executive director of BookSmiles. Discover how Larry's innovative approach to "Book Flipping" turns surplus or mismatched book donations into valuable resources for organizations dedicated to increasing book access. By diverting used children's books from landfills, BookSmiles breathes new life into these books, placing them into the hands of children who need them most. ​

  In this session, Larry will share:

  • Strategies for identifying and repurposing donated books to generate funds.​

  • Insights into building sustainable models for book redistribution.​

  • Lessons learned from years of promoting literacy through innovative means.​

  Whether you're part of a nonprofit, an educator, or someone passionate about literacy, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives on maximizing the impact of book donations.
  
  Don't miss this chance to learn from a leader in #bookaccess.

  Webinars are free for members and $25 for non-members. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

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• Programs and Operations Affinity Group Session

  • When
    June 24, 2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Supporting the Many Hands of Book Access Work

  Members-Only Session

  Join fellow program and operations leaders for a dynamic and collaborative session focused on the day-to-day work of getting books into the hands of readers. This affinity group is designed for staff managing the planning, coordination, and delivery of book access programs—whether through mail, events, schools, clinics, or community partners.
  
  Host:  Marie Kovar, Director of School Support, DIBS for Kids

  We'll explore real-world strategies, challenges, and solutions related to:

  • Program design and delivery models
  • Staff, volunteer, and vendor coordination
  • Partner engagement and logistics
  • Data tracking and impact measurement
  • Book sourcing, storage, and inventory

  Whether you're new to the work or a seasoned operations lead, this is a space to connect, share tools and tips, ask questions, and support one another in strengthening program quality and reach.

  Bring your insights, your questions, and your coffee. Let's build better book access together

  Please note that attendance at Affinity Group events requires membership in the National Book Access Association. To become a member and gain access to this event, please click here: Join the NBAA.

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• July Networking Session: Inventory Issues and Breakthroughs

  • When
    July 22, 2025
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Inventory Issues and Breakthroughs
  Join the Conversation!

  Hosted by Eileen Minogue from Book Fairies

  How are you managing the flow of books in and out of your program? Are you swimming in donations you can’t use, or constantly scrambling to meet demand? Have you had a recent inventory breakthrough—like a new tracking system, storage solution, or partnership—that changed the game for your organization? What challenges are you still trying to solve?

  Bring your questions, stories, and insights to this informal networking session where we’ll swap tips, troubleshoot common problems, and celebrate creative solutions together in a supportive space.

  Please note: Attendance at the Networking events requires membership in the National Book Access Association. To become a member and gain access to this event, please click here: Join the NBAA.

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• Webinar: Resources for Parents

  • When
    August 14, 2025
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Supporting Children's Literacy Journey: A Parent Resource Webinar

  Join Richard C. Owen Publishers for an engaging webinar designed to empower parents, grandparents, and caregivers and those who support them through book access in fostering children's reading and writing skills. Discover practical, real-life strategies to support children's literacy development at home.​

  What You’ll Learn:

  • Explore the Literacy Gallery, featuring accessible tips on learning to talk, read, write, and learn.

  • Utilize the Literacy Library, offering short articles by educators, author insights, and book recommendations for children from birth to middle grades.

  • Access free eBooks and special offers through the At-Home Reading section.

  • Understand how to nurture a lifelong love of reading and writing in your child.​

  This webinar is ideal for anyone looking to actively support their child's literacy journey with resources grounded in decades of educational experience.

  Webinars are free for members and $25 for non-members. If you haven't yet joined the NBAA, please click here to sign up and stay in touch.

  
  

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• Fundraising Affinity Group Session

  • When
    September 23, 2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Finding Resources for Book Access Work

  Members-Only Session

  Join fellow program and operations leaders for a dynamic and collaborative session focused on philanthropy, fundraising, grants, sponsorships, events, and even earned revenue. This affinity group is designed for staff, board, and/or volunteers managing fundraising, development, and communications at any level.

  We'll explore real-world strategies, challenges, and solutions related to:

  • How to build a donor database
  • How to organize a fundrasing event
  • Sponsorship packages
  • Program fees

  Whether you're new to the work or a seasoned philanthropy pro, this is a space to connect, share tools and tips, ask questions, and support one another in strengthening resources for book access.

  Bring your insights, your questions, and your coffee. Let's build better book access together

  Please note that attendance at Affinity Group events requires membership in the National Book Access Association. To become a member and gain access to this event, please click here: Join the NBAA.

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