"I would say two things: book and comic stores becoming sustainable, and every community having their own bookstore. Those are things that I think about. Bookstores play an essential role in community, and not every community has the same access. I truly believe that every community deserves a place where ideas can be shared and explored, where people feel safe and valued, and where they can come together.
"And I hope that we can be a part of that conversation, and work together with not only ABA, but the regional associations, authors, agents, publishers, and suppliers, to make sure that every community has their bookstore."
--Pam French, the executive director of the Book Industry Charitable Foundation in a "125 Years of ABA" q&a with Bookselling This Week