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BookED is the bookstore education podcast brought to you by the American Booksellers Association. For additional bookstore resources or to sign up as an ABA member, visit us at www.bookweb.org.

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ABA's Indies Introduce interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of... more

ABA's Indies Introduce interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of... more

ABA's Indies Introduce interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of... more

ABA's Indies Introduce interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of... more

ABA's Indies Introduce interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of... more

ABA's Indies Introduce interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of... more

ABA's Indies Introduce interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of... more

ABA's Indies Introduce interview series spotlights debut authors handpicked by booksellers from around the country. In each episode, a bookseller from the Indies Introduce panel interviews an author featured in the program to celebrate the release of... more

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Ama Ofosua Lieb
Author of Goldenborn, debut novelist
Episode: Indies Introduce: Ama Ofosua Lieb (Goldenborn)
Liv Mae Morris
Author of The Last Dragon House
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Episode: Indies Introduce: Liv Mae Morris (The Last Dragon House)
Lauren E. Osborn
Author of Entomology of the Pin-Up Girl
Desync (publisher)
Episode: Indies Introduce: Lauren E. Osborn (Entomology of the Pin-Up Girl)
Lily Kim Qian
Chinese Canadian artist, debut graphic novelist
Parsons School of Design alum; junior designer at Penguin Young Readers
Episode: Indies Introduce: Lily Kim Qian (Until We Meet Again)
Tolani Akinola
Author of Leave Your Mess at Home; Reese's Book Club lit up fellow
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Episode: Indies Introduce: Tolani Akinola (Leave Your Mess at Home)
Tesia Tsai
Author of Deathly Fates
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Episode: Indies Introduce: Tesia Tsai (Deathly Fates)
Caro Claire Burke
Debut author of Yesteryear
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Episode: Indies Introduce: Caro Claire Burke (Yesteryear)
Soraya Bouazzaoui
Author of the debut novel discussed in the episode
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Episode: Indies Introduce: Soraya Bouazzaoui (Aicha)
Heba Al-Wasity
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Episode: Indies Introduce: Heba Al-Wasity (Weavingshaw)

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Indies Introduce: Ama Ofosua Lieb (Goldenborn)
Q: From the beginning, you mentioned a love for myth and folklore in a modern setting. Can you tell us how Anansi inspired Goldenborn and how you reimagined him in a contemporary story?
Ama discusses growing up with Anansi stories from Ghana, the idea of making Anansi a fully realized character with motivations, and weaving those myths into a near-future San Francisco setting that includes Afri catown and a magical detective element.
Indies Introduce: Liv Mae Morris (The Last Dragon House)
Q: Are there authors that inspired you to branch out from bookselling into writing your own books?
Liv describes a long history of reading and being influenced by authors across genres, mentioning early favorites and later inspirations from both children's and adult fantasy, which helped shape her voice and storytelling approach.
Indies Introduce: Lauren E. Osborn (Entomology of the Pin-Up Girl)
Q: First, I would love to talk about your experience with your publisher, because I feel like with bookselling, we spend a lot of time dealing with the big five, and I'm excited about being able to have some attention on a small press this time.
Osborn discusses how Desync has felt like a family, with open communication through editing, covers, and production, making the publishing process surprisingly smooth and collaborative for her debut.
Indies Introduce: Tolani Akinola (Leave Your Mess at Home)
Q: What was the most challenging scene to write?
She identifies the scene where the siblings choose a casket as particularly daunting and emotionally charged, because it required surfacing deep, real emotions while maintaining narrative restraint.
Indies Introduce: Tolani Akinola (Leave Your Mess at Home)
Q: What inspired you to write Leave Your Mess at Home?
Tolani shares that she wanted a story centered on her Nigerian heritage and family dynamics after not finding many books that reflected her own experiences, which led her to write a novel that weaves multiple siblings' journeys into a connected family portrait.

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A recurring forum for indie authors, booksellers, and publishers to discuss new titles, writing journeys, and the state of book culture. Episodes highlight debut authors, the role of independent bookstores in author promotion, and broader conversations about representation, community building, and literacy. Guests range from debut novelists and middle-grade writers to celebrated bookshop owners and literary professionals, often tying storytelling to real-world themes like immigration, racial history, mental health, and cultural identity. The format is strongly anchored in insider industry perspectives, with a clear emphasis on community impact, bookstore ecosystems, and how authors connect with readers through independent booksellers.

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