This award aims to spotlight and applaud independent bookstores that have demonstrated exceptional influence, support, representation, and impact within their communities and their fellow bookselling community.
The GLIBA board of directors will preside over the selection process for "The Great Lakes Bookstore of the Year," ensuring a comprehensive and equitable evaluation of nominees. Nominations are now being accepted, providing an opportunity for individuals to put forward either their own bookstore or another deserving candidate.
To nominate a bookstore, please use the link here.
Criteria for Nomination: "The Great Lakes Bookstore of the Year" award seeks to recognize bookstores that embody the following criteria:
1. Influence, Representation, and Impact in the Community: Celebrating bookstores that play a pivotal role in their communities by actively contributing to cultural and literary life, fostering a love for reading, and championing diversity and inclusivity.
2. Contribution to the Bookselling Community: Acknowledging bookstores that go beyond the shelves to support their fellow booksellers, sharing knowledge, resources, and fostering a collaborative environment within the independent bookselling community, contributing to the growth and success of the bookselling world.
3. Connecting People with Books: Honoring bookstores that excel in creating meaningful connections between readers, authors, and books, curating diverse and engaging selections, and inspiring a passion for literature. Celebrating bookstores that have made significant efforts to bring literature to diverse audiences, organizing events, book clubs, and outreach programs that promote a love for reading.
GLIBA encourages all individuals passionate about independent bookstores to actively participate in the nomination process and help shine a spotlight on these invaluable contributors to literary culture.
The winner of the award will be determined annually by the GLIBA board of directors. The winning bookstore will receive a scholarship to Heartland Fall Forum 2025, where they will be presented with the award.
For more information, please visit gliba.org or contact Larry Law at [email protected].
The GLIBA board of directors will preside over the selection process for "The Great Lakes Bookstore of the Year," ensuring a comprehensive and equitable evaluation of nominees. Nominations are now being accepted, providing an opportunity for individuals to put forward either their own bookstore or another deserving candidate.
To nominate a bookstore, please use the link here.
Criteria for Nomination: "The Great Lakes Bookstore of the Year" award seeks to recognize bookstores that embody the following criteria:
1. Influence, Representation, and Impact in the Community: Celebrating bookstores that play a pivotal role in their communities by actively contributing to cultural and literary life, fostering a love for reading, and championing diversity and inclusivity.
2. Contribution to the Bookselling Community: Acknowledging bookstores that go beyond the shelves to support their fellow booksellers, sharing knowledge, resources, and fostering a collaborative environment within the independent bookselling community, contributing to the growth and success of the bookselling world.
3. Connecting People with Books: Honoring bookstores that excel in creating meaningful connections between readers, authors, and books, curating diverse and engaging selections, and inspiring a passion for literature. Celebrating bookstores that have made significant efforts to bring literature to diverse audiences, organizing events, book clubs, and outreach programs that promote a love for reading.
GLIBA encourages all individuals passionate about independent bookstores to actively participate in the nomination process and help shine a spotlight on these invaluable contributors to literary culture.
The winner of the award will be determined annually by the GLIBA board of directors. The winning bookstore will receive a scholarship to Heartland Fall Forum 2025, where they will be presented with the award.
For more information, please visit gliba.org or contact Larry Law at [email protected].