The ABAA Diversity Initiative is proud to announce the first season of a guided discovery program for those historically underrepresented among workers in the trade. Designed to co-occur with annual ABAA book fairs, the program offers an introduction to antiquarian book fairs, career insight with ABAA members, visits to local ABAA member open shops/offices, networking with institution professionals, and more.
This Diversity Discovery Program offers stipends of up to $2,500 to two individuals to visit the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair during the week of the fair. Participants will be guided by an ABAA member and with an itinerary of multiple networking activities.
The Fall 2024 ABAA Diversity Initiative Discovery Program selected Julie Browny and Patrick Matherly as recipients. The program successfully concluded on November 7th, 2024. Want to get to know Julie and Patrick and their program journey? Read their blog below!
Read Julie Browny's blog here...
Read Patrick Matherly's blog here...
The program would like to thank the following libraries, private collectors, and ABAA firms for hosting the participants.
- John A. Buchtel, Lauren Graves, BOSTON ATHENÆUM
- John Overholt, Molly Schwartzburg, Mathew Wittmann, Houghton Library
- Victor Betts, Jenny Gotwals, Patrice Green, Schlesinger Library
- Alexandra (Allie) Alvis, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
- Lisa Baskin
- Alan Klein
- Sandy Neubauer
- Brattle Book Shop
- Bernett Rare Books
- Bromer Booksellers
The program would also like to thank all the members at the ABAA Boston Book Fair and Duane Stevens & Books in Boston exhibitors for sharing their stories and trade insights with the participants.
If you would like to learn more or contribute to the program, please contact Xin Zhao at xin@abaa.org...