Heidi Bender, co-owner of Split Rock Books in Cold Spring, N.Y., is looking to find independent booksellers interested in taking part in a collaboration with abortion rights organizations like Plan C and the American Society for Emergency Contraception.
Bender is currently working with ASEC to install an emergency contraceptive vending machine in-store, and she has had a brainstorming session with Imani Askew-Shabazz, the partnerships and engagement manager for Plan C. Though they discussed things like distributing information and doing a day of action, no definitive plans were made, and with the holiday season at hand, Bender will focus on finding like-minded booksellers prior to scheduling another meeting with Plan C in January.
"This is one way to take concrete action in a way that feels useful," Bender said. She noted that at a time when there are "so many things to care about," the important thing is to "pick one and do something."
Interested booksellers can sign up here.