Carmel’s Cynthia Compton has been elected the board president of the American Booksellers Association, a nonprofit trade association with a mission to promote independent bookstores. Her two-year term began last month.

Compton owns 4 Kids Books & Toys in Zionsville and MacArthur Books in the Village of WestClay in Carmel.

“Cynthia has gone above and beyond to support others in the industry,” ABA CEO Allison Hill stated. “Whether serving as a panelist on financial education sessions or mentoring dozens of fellow independent bookstore owners, she’s known for her commitment to raising the tide to lift all boats. As board president, her experience and leadership will be a tremendous asset to ABA.”

The independent bookstore industry is experiencing an uptick in growth. Figures provided by th

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