Welcome to PNBA!
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Purpose
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The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association is a nonprofit trade association representing the interests of literacy, free speech and independent bookselling in the PNW region, including Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Our members are  booksellers of independent bookstores, librarians, publishers and their sales representatives, publicists, distributors, authors, book reviewers, producers of sideline items relevant to bookstores, and other allies in the bookselling trade.

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Mission
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The Mission of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association is to promote the success of independent bookstores and support a vibrant, sustainable, innovative, and inclusive independent bookselling community. 

​PNBA exists to foster bookseller success in a manner that is cost effective. Its multiple ends are of equal importance. Regularly and throughout the year PNBA will ensure that the following goals are met and supported:

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Goals
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1. Booksellers have skills, capabilities, resources, and tools that contribute to their short and long term success.

2. Booksellers engage in opportunities to innovate, experiment, and connect.

3. Booksellers are widely recognized for their integral role in a thriving literary community that includes writers, publishers, distributors, libraries, and general readers.
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4. Booksellers are able to pursue professional careers in an industry that minimizes socioeconomic barriers and promotes equity and inclusivity. 

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PNBA Board of Directors 

PNBA Staff 

PNBA Bylaws

PNBA Governance Policy

Would you like to serve on the Board?
 

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