Free Expression Friday is an interview series from ABA's American Booksellers for Free Expression celebrating the amazing work of booksellers, organizers, and book people in general fighting for the right to read.

In this episode, ABA's Advocacy Associate Manager, Philomena Polefrone, chats with Lauren Groff about opening her bookstore in Florida, banned books, and celebrating Independent Bookstore Day.

Watch the video on YouTube or read the full interview on Bookweb.

Lauren Groff is the author of The Vaster Wilds, Matrix, Florida, and others. She is also the owner of the indie bookstore The Lynx, which will have its grand opening in Gainesville, Florida on April 28th (but will be open on April 27th for Independent Bookstore Day). Earlier this week, she was named one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2024.

Follow the American Booksellers for Free Expression on Instagram at @ABFEFreeExpression to keep up with ABFE's advocacy efforts and tune into their Free Expression Friday series. Additional bookstore education resources can be found at www.bookweb.org.

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