‘Quiet but productive’ at ABA conference
The three-day ABA conference, held in Manly, Sydney, from Sunday 21 June to Tuesday 23 June, was noticeably quieter than last year, though general feedback from those in attendance found...
In brief
ABA appointments for Connolly, Page and Whitmont At this year's Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) AGM, held on Monday at the ABA national conference in Sydney, Graeme Connolly was named treasurer,...
‘The Slap’ wins booksellers’ choice award
Christos Tsiolkas was announced on Monday night as the winner of the Nielsen BookData 2009 Booksellers' Choice Award for his multiple prize-winning novel The Slap (A&U). Tsiolkas, whose book signing...
Ullin presented with Lifetime Achievement Award
Albert Ullin, the founder of iconic children's bookshop The Little Bookroom, was presented with a lifetime achievement award on Monday night at the Australian Booksellers Association annual dinner. The Little...
2009 ABIA Awards announced
The 2009 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs) were presented last night, Tuesday 23 June, at a gala event at Sydney's Sofitel, hosted by Tara Moss. The 20 awards honour and recognise...
ABA announces special guest for conference
The Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) has announced that Meg Smith of the American Booksellers Association is making a special appearance at this years ABA conference as part of the keynote...
ABA extends early-bird conference registration
The Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) has announced it has extended early-bird registrations for this year's ABA national conference to Friday 5 June. The ABA encourages all in the book trade to...
ABA Conference: speakers announced; registrations open soon
The Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) has announced program highlights for its 85th Annual Conference, to be held from 21 to 23 June at the Novotel Manly Pacific in Sydney. The conference...