Moderator: Gary Lovely (Two Dollar Radio) Educators: Javier Ramirez (Exile in Bookville), James Crossley (Leviathan), Harriett Logan, (Loganberry Books) This session is an invaluable opportunity for frontline booksellers to learn from seasoned veterans who have been in your shoes. Our panel of experienced booksellers will share the lessons they've learned, the challenges they’ve faced, and the insights they wish they’d known earlier in their careers. Gain practical advice on bookselling fundamentals, navigating tricky customer interactions, and understanding the broader publishing world. Topics will include building relationships with publishers, handling customer microaggressions, thriving as a BIPOC bookseller in the Midwest, and collaborating with other local bookstores. Whether you're new to the industry or looking to deepen your skills, this session will help you grow, develop your career, and build lasting connections in the bookselling community.