March 19: Inklings, Lakeland FL
Sustainability Through Trade and Treasure-Hunting
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Inklings offers their community a diverse selection of books that include used, new, and antiques. Attendees will learn how Inklings values sustainability, as reflected in their trade-in program, which gives books extended shelf life through the journey from new to used, and offers the store a way to replenish inventory and grow customer loyalty and repeat visits. They will also discover some fun facts about the antique book world and how to find hidden treasure in old books.

Store owner Finley Walker says "One of our core values is sustainability through the sharing and reuse of books. We believe trade programs help to reduce wasteful overproduction, grow readership through lower stake consumer investment, and build a community consciousness of commercial sustainability." The importance of community is also why Walker asked to host a March Madness event: "We wanted to join in the larger bookseller and booklover community to both learn and teach for the mutual benefit of our communities."