GLIBA Regional Newsletter: March 6, 2026

IMPORTANT DATES

3/6: DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AUTHOR PITCHES FOR GLIBA SPRING FORUM

3/6: DEADLINE FOR BOOKSTORES TO REGISTER FOR CHICAGOLAND BOOKSTORE CRAWL

3/15: DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS FOR THE SUMMER CATALOG

3/31: INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY 2026 PARTICIPATION FORM CLOSES

4/7: NATIONAL BLACK BOOKSTORE DAY

4/24-4/25: PULP & PRESS LIT ARTS FEST

IMPORTANT LINKS
• REGIONAL BESTSELLERS
• PUBLISHER PROMOTIONS
• BOOKSELLER ARC PREFERENCE FORM
• JOIN OR RENEW MEMBERSHIP

SPRING FORUM REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

We are thrilled to host Spring Forum at the indomitable Loganberry Books in Cleveland, OH. All participating authors are welcome to join us for the bookstore tour & reception on the 15th, lunch on the 16th, and the author reception directly following the author events.

Important Links
• Attendee Registration
• Hotel Accommodations (last day to book hotel: 3/24/26)
• Spring Forum Information
• Spring Forum Schedule 
• Publisher Guidelines
• Publisher Pitch Authors
• Publisher Promotional Opportunities

AUTHORS ANNOUNCED!
more authors announced soon...

LAST DAY FOR BOOKSTORES TO REGISTER FOR THE CHICAGOLAND BOOKSTORE CRAWL!

The Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl returns in 2026 on Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026! Complete this form to register your bookstore’s interest in participating in the 2026 Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl. The CHIBA/GLIBA team will follow up with additional details as planning continues. There is a $50 registration fee for participating. The registration fee helps to cover the cost of printing. Deadline to register is Friday, March 6.

 Register here, and follow CHIBA on Instagram: @chilovesbooks!

MICHIGANDERS FOR MONEY OUT OF POLITICS

Submit Titles for the SUMMER Catalog!

Want to see a particular favorite frontlist or upcoming summer title in our catalog? Recommend it! Your recommendations matter and we want to know what you want to sell. Also, order your 2026 Indie Summer Reading Guide today. The deadline to order is March 15th.

Publishers, you can reserve ad spaces now.

Just TWO Months Into 2026 and we have TEN! NEW! MEMBERS! Welcome to all of our new GLIBA Members!

Goblin Market - Chicago, IL

Calliope Bookshelf - Washington, MI

Lilliput Books - Chicago, IL

Bookspace Columbus - Columbus, OH

Swoon Books & Wine - Oakwood, OH

Build Coffee & Books - Chicago, IL

Plot Twist Used Books - Chicago, IL

Love's Sweet Arrow - Tinley Park, IL

Pink Couch Books - Wilmette, IL

Partners in Crime Bookshop - Chicago, IL

ANNOUNCING THE 2026 INDY INDIE BOOK CRAWL!

Indianapolis, IN— The Indy Indie Book Crawl (IIBC) is back for its third year in Indianapolis and the surrounding area March 19-22, 2026, with 36 independent bookstores and 7 literary organizations. The 2026 Indy Indie Book Crawl is generously supported by Indiana Humanities, Ross Bemis at Maywright Property Co., and Bottleworks Hotel.

New features for this crawl include nine additional participating bookstores, pop-up bookstores hosted at The Stutz, and an updated Book Crawl Bingo card packed

with activities hosted by local literary organizations. All information about the 2026 Indy Indie Book Crawl – including the participating locations – will be posted to the official Instagram page: @indyindiebookcrawl.

□PUBLISHERS□

Author pitches are now open for Spring Forum! Click here for the pitch form and to view all author and publisher sponsorship opportunities. The deadline to submit pitches is Friday, March 6, 2026.

Signups open for Libro.fm Golden Ticket program

Participating bookstores will receive a Golden Ticket good for 12 Libro.fm audiobook credits to hide in store on Independent Bookstore Day (April 25, 2026) for one winner to find. To qualify, your store will need to agree to post about the promotion on social media. We’ll send you everything you need. Click here for more information.

NAB2 launches National Black Bookstore Day: April 7th

Mark your calendars. April 7 is the inaugural National Black Bookstore Day. We’ve already secured official recognition in multiple jurisdictions — and momentum is building. We invite Black booksellers to pursue recognition in your own city and state so you can be formally acknowledged and celebrated locally. Download the toolkit below for step-by-step guidance and sample language to make the process simple.Let’s make April 7 a nationwide celebration honoring and uplifting Black-owned bookstores across the country.

PBS Bookstore Finances

Registration is open now! Bookstore Finances is designed to educate on the day to day and long term finance-related needs of an independent bookstore, considering both high level financial topics such as taxes and accounting and deep dives into financial reporting and strategy.

IPC Display Contest

IPC invites independent bookstores nationwide to participate in an in-store display contest and a social media campaign to take place throughout the month of March. Full contest guidelines are available on the sign-up page. Winners and runners-up of the display contest will be announced in Shelf Awareness.

Indie-to-Indie Playlist for March: Women's History Month

Publisher members of the Independent Publishers Caucus have curated a pair of playlists to help populate and distinguish displays. The theme for February is Women's History Month. Click for the link to these playlists as Edelweiss collections!

From the ABA



Nominate a Bookseller for ABA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council

Take the Holiday Sales Survey by 01/16/2026.

Check out our Q1 checklist to help you reset and prepare for 2026!

ABA's Valentine's Day assets are available now.

Send us your store's news to be included in our future newsletters!

Professional Booksellers School Links

A Learners' Guide to PBS Independent Study

Basic Bookselling Self Guided

Basic Bookselling Store Subscription

Bookstore Financial Literacy Bundle

Upcoming Courses

BINC Links



Binc Mental Heath Wellness Program

Financial Assistance for BOOKSELLERS from Binc

Scholarship Opportunities

ABA Links

Apply for Winter Institute 2026 Scholarships

Take the Annual Membership Survey Now

Independent Bookstore Day Planning Guide

ABFE: ABA's Free Expression Initiative

Indies Take the Gold Campaign Assets

Current and Previous ABACUS Data

Monthly Marketing Calendars

Nominate Someone for the ABA Board

Download the Bookseller Resources Poster

ABA Event & Program Calendar

Indie Next List Deadlines

Report Sales to New York Times, Indie Bestseller Lists

ABA Affiliate Partnership Offers for Members

GLIBA Regional Newsletter: February 13, 2026

IMPORTANT DATES

2/28: ABA'S INDIE CHOICE LONGLIST VOTING CLOSES

3/9: DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AUTHOR PITCHES FOR GLIBA SPRING FORUM

3/15: DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS FOR THE SUMMER CATALOG

3/31: INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY 2026 PARTICIPATION FORM CLOSES

Submit frontlist titles for the catalog!

Want to see a particular favorite frontlist or upcoming summer title in our catalog? Recommend it! Your recommendations matter and we want to know what you want to sell. Also, order your 2026 Indie Summer Reading Guide today.

Publishers, you can reserve ad spaces now.

We are thrilled to host Spring Forum at the indomitable Loganberry Books in Cleveland, OH on April 15th & 16th. All participating authors are welcome to join us for the bookstore tour & reception on the 15th, lunch on the 16th, and the author reception directly following the author events. Registration info to come soon!

□PUBLISHERS□

Author pitches are now open for Spring Forum! Click here for the pitch form and to view all author and publisher sponsorship opportunities. The deadline to submit pitches is Friday, March 9, 2026.

ABA's Indie Choice Book Awards

ABA's Indies Choice Book Awards Are Back and Voting is Open Now!

The American Booksellers Association is thrilled to present the return of the independent booksellers literary prize program, the Indies Choice Book Awards! These awards celebrate the best Adult Fiction, Adult Nonfiction, Children's Picture Books, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Debut Adult and Debut Children's voted by indie booksellers. The winning titles from each category will receive $2,000. Vote here.

IPC Display Contest

IPC invites independent bookstores nationwide to participate in an in-store display contest and a social media campaign to take place throughout the month of March.

Through the Indie-to-Indie program, IPC will award $2,000 in cash prizes–including $500 to the bookstore with the winning display, and $100 to runner ups. Sign-ups will be accepted through February 27, 2026, the final day of Winter Institute. Full contest guidelines are available on the sign-up page. Winners and runners-up of the display contest will be announced in Shelf Awareness.

The Indie Bookstore Day Planning Guide Is Here!

This guide, provided by the ABA, is full of ideas for Indie Bookstore Day on April 25, 2026, including tips on how to celebrate, marketing strategies, and important information on ordering exclusives.

Key IBD 2026 Dates & Deadlines:

• March 31, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day 2026 General Participation Form closes
• April 3, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day Searchable Map goes live on IndieBound
• Mid-April, 2026: All exclusives ship to bookstores
• April 20–24, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day Spirit Week
• April 25, 2026, the last Saturday in April: Independent Bookstore Day

Indie-to-Indie Playlist for February: Black History Month

Publisher members of the Independent Publishers Caucus have curated a pair of playlists to help populate and distinguish displays. The theme for February is Black History Month. Click for the link to these playlists as Edelweiss collections!

From the ABA



Nominate a Bookseller for ABA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council

Take the Holiday Sales Survey by 01/16/2026.

Check out our Q1 checklist to help you reset and prepare for 2026!

ABA's Valentine's Day assets are available now.

Send us your store's news to be included in our future newsletters!

Professional Booksellers School Links



A Learners' Guide to PBS Independent Study

Basic Bookselling Self Guided

Basic Bookselling Store Subscription

Bookstore Financial Literacy Bundle

Upcoming Courses

BINC Links



Binc Mental Heath Wellness Program

Financial Assistance for BOOKSELLERS from Binc

Scholarship Opportunities

ABA Links

Apply for Winter Institute 2026 Scholarships

Take the Annual Membership Survey Now

Independent Bookstore Day Planning Guide

ABFE: ABA's Free Expression Initiative

Indies Take the Gold Campaign Assets

Current and Previous ABACUS Data

Monthly Marketing Calendars

Nominate Someone for the ABA Board

Download the Bookseller Resources Poster

ABA Event & Program Calendar

Indie Next List Deadlines

Report Sales to New York Times, Indie Bestseller Lists

ABA Affiliate Partnership Offers for Members

GLIBA Regional Newsletter: February 6, 2026

IMPORTANT DATES



2/6: DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR BINC SCHOLARSHIP TO THE DENVER PUBLISHING INSTITUTE

3/9: DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AUTHOR PITCHES FOR GLIBA SPRING FORUM

3/15: DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS FOR THE SUMMER CATALOG

3/31: INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY 2026 PARTICIPATION FORM CLOSES

ORDER YOUR (FREE!) SUMMER CATALOGS BY MARCH 15!

Just in time for Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer, this 8-page square catalog is THE summer resource for readers. Don't miss this high-energy compendium of summer titles!

• Member stores can order 500 FREE catalogs to be shipped direct-to-store at no cost!

500 too many for your store? Stay tuned for more information from GLIBA staff on how to split with another store. Click here to order your 2026 Indie Summer Reading Guide!

We are thrilled to host Spring Forum at the indomitable Loganberry Books in Cleveland, OH on April 15th & 16th. All participating authors are welcome to join us for the bookstore tour & reception on the 15th, lunch on the 16th, and the author reception directly following the author events. Registration info to come soon!

□PUBLISHERS□

Author pitches are now open for Spring Forum! Click here for the pitch form and to view all author and publisher sponsorship opportunities. The deadline to submit pitches is Friday, March 9, 2026.

The Indie Bookstore Day Planning Guide Is Here!

This guide, provided by the ABA, is full of ideas for Indie Bookstore Day on April 25, 2026, including tips on how to celebrate, marketing strategies, and important information on ordering exclusives.

Key IBD 2026 Dates & Deadlines:

• March 31, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day 2026 General Participation Form closes
• April 3, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day Searchable Map goes live on IndieBound
• Mid-April, 2026: All exclusives ship to bookstores
• April 20–24, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day Spirit Week
• April 25, 2026, the last Saturday in April: Independent Bookstore Day

Indie-to-Indie Playlist for February: Black History Month

Publisher members of the Independent Publishers Caucus have curated a pair of playlists to help populate and distinguish displays. The theme for February is Black History Month. Click for the link to these playlists as Edelweiss collections!

SUPPORTING MINNEAPOLIS

(Courtesy of NAIBA and Joey Santo Domingo of Black Garnet Books)

Our thoughts are with our bookselling friends in Minnesota who are standing up, speaking out, providing safe spaces, and working diligently to support their communities in the midst of danger, turmoil, and strife. Our thanks to Joey Santo Domingo of Black Garnet Books for compiling this wonderful list of resources and ways to help from afar:

• MIRAC (Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee)
• Monarca
• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
• CAN MN (Community Aid Network MN)
• Neighborhood House
• Mutual aid directly to people who need help - Smitten Kitten in Minneapolis keeps their Instagram highlight "Mutual Aid" updated.
• Stand with Minnesota Donation Directory
• And of course, buying gift cards and online orders from local businesses always helps! Here's a list of stores that closed down for the general strike to support.

Binc is also there to help. From free mental health services to emergency financial assistance, booksellers and comic retailers can request help or refer someone for assistance by calling 866-733-9064, by applying online, or via e-mail. All applications and inquiries are completely confidential; only the program manager working on your request will see your information.

From the ABA



Nominate a Bookseller for ABA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council

Take the Holiday Sales Survey by 01/16/2026.

Check out our Q1 checklist to help you reset and prepare for 2026!

ABA's Valentine's Day assets are available now.

Send us your store's news to be included in our future newsletters!

Professional Booksellers School Links



A Learners' Guide to PBS Independent Study

Basic Bookselling Self Guided

Basic Bookselling Store Subscription

Bookstore Financial Literacy Bundle

Upcoming Courses

BINC Links



Binc Mental Heath Wellness Program

Financial Assistance for BOOKSELLERS from Binc

Scholarship Opportunities

ABA Links

Apply for Winter Institute 2026 Scholarships

Take the Annual Membership Survey Now

Independent Bookstore Day Planning Guide

ABFE: ABA's Free Expression Initiative

Indies Take the Gold Campaign Assets

Current and Previous ABACUS Data

Monthly Marketing Calendars

Nominate Someone for the ABA Board

Download the Bookseller Resources Poster

ABA Event & Program Calendar

Indie Next List Deadlines

Report Sales to New York Times, Indie Bestseller Lists

ABA Affiliate Partnership Offers for Members

GLIBA Regional Newsletter: January 30, 2026

Important Dates



2/6: DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR BINC SCHOLARSHIP TO THE DENVER PUBLISHING INSTITUTE

3/9: DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AUTHOR PITCHES FOR GLIBA SPRING FORUM

COURTESY OF NAIBA & JOEY SANTO DOMINGO OF BLACK GARNET BOOKS

Our thoughts are with our bookselling friends in Minnesota who are standing up, speaking out, providing safe spaces, and working diligently to support their communities in the midst of danger, turmoil, and strife. Our thanks to Joey Santo Domingo of Black Garnet Books for compiling this wonderful list of resources and ways to help from afar:

• MIRAC (Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee)
• Monarca
• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
• CAN MN (Community Aid Network MN)
• Neighborhood House
• Mutual aid directly to people who need help - Smitten Kitten in Minneapolis keeps their Instagram highlight "Mutual Aid" updated.
• Stand with Minnesota Donation Directory
• And of course, buying gift cards and online orders from local businesses always helps! Here's a list of stores that closed down for the general strike to support.

Binc is also there to help. From free mental health services to emergency financial assistance, booksellers and comic retailers can request help or refer someone for assistance by calling 866-733-9064, by applying online, or via e-mail. All applications and inquiries are completely confidential; only the program manager working on your request will see your information.

We are thrilled to host Spring Forum at the indomitable Loganberry Books in Cleveland, OH. All participating authors are welcome to join us for the bookstore tour & reception on the 15th, lunch on the 16th, and the author reception directly following the author events. Registration info to come soon!

□PUBLISHERS□

Author pitches are now open for Spring Forum! Click here for the pitch form and to view all author and publisher sponsorship opportunities. The deadline to submit pitches is Friday, March 9, 2026.

Libro.fm Announces Annual Audiobook Membership

Libro.fm launched an annual plan which gives 12 credits upfront, plus perks like member sales and 30% off à la carte purchases. For a limited time, they’ll also receive a 13th audiobook credit free. Bookstores will earn 20% on each new annual membership!

Use these digital assets to promoste this program to your customers.

Click here for complete plan comparisons and details.

PBS Profitability Class

The PBS independent study version of the Inventory Management Course is finally live!  

• GLIBA Discount Code: GLIBAind

Registration is live for the Profitability Master Class.

• GLIBA Discount Code: GLIBAlive

IPC Debuts New Bestseller List

The ABA and the Independent Publishers Caucus (IPC) are proud to announce the launch of the Independent Press Top 40, a new weekly bestseller list celebrating the most popular titles from independent publishers, as sold by independent bookstores across the country.

The Independent Press Top 40 will spotlight the top 40 fiction and nonfiction titles each week, with an emphasis on the distinctive voices that thrive in the indie publishing ecosystem. The list will be published weekly and will serve as a dynamic reflection of what's resonating with booksellers and readers in the independent book world.

Indie Press Month

The Independent Publisher’s Caucus (IPC) invites independent bookstores nationwide to participate in an in-store display contest and a social media campaign to take place throughout the month of March. The winner of the display contest will receive a $500 prize (no social media platform required). Top 3 store displays receive $100 in co-op marketing. First 25+ stores to post to Instagram in the month of March will receive $50 co-op marketing funds. 

The Indie Bookstore Day Planning Guide Is Here!

This guide, provided by the ABA, is full of ideas for Indie Bookstore Day on April 25, 2026, including tips on how to celebrate, marketing strategies, and important information on ordering exclusives.

Key IBD 2026 Dates & Deadlines:

• March 31, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day 2026 General Participation Form closes
• April 3, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day Searchable Map goes live on IndieBound
• Mid-April, 2026: All exclusives ship to bookstores
• April 20–24, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day Spirit Week
• April 25, 2026, the last Saturday in April: Independent Bookstore Day

Indie-to-Indie Playlist for February: Black History Month

Publisher members of the Independent Publishers Caucus have curated a pair of playlists to help populate and distinguish displays. The theme for February is Black History Month. Click for the link to these playlists as Edelweiss collections!

From the ABA



Nominate a Bookseller for ABA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council

Take the Holiday Sales Survey by 01/16/2026.

Check out our Q1 checklist to help you reset and prepare for 2026!

ABA's Valentine's Day assets are available now.

Send us your store's news to be included in our future newsletters!

Professional Booksellers School Links



A Learners' Guide to PBS Independent Study

Basic Bookselling Self Guided

Basic Bookselling Store Subscription

Bookstore Financial Literacy Bundle

Upcoming Courses

BINC Links



Binc Mental Heath Wellness Program

Financial Assistance for BOOKSELLERS from Binc

Scholarship Opportunities

ABA Links

Apply for Winter Institute 2026 Scholarships

Take the Annual Membership Survey Now

Independent Bookstore Day Planning Guide

ABFE: ABA's Free Expression Initiative

Indies Take the Gold Campaign Assets

Current and Previous ABACUS Data

Monthly Marketing Calendars

Nominate Someone for the ABA Board

Download the Bookseller Resources Poster

ABA Event & Program Calendar

Indie Next List Deadlines

Report Sales to New York Times, Indie Bestseller Lists

ABA Affiliate Partnership Offers for Members

GLIBA Regional Newsletter: January 23, 2026

Important Dates

1/26: REGISTRATION OPENS FOR PBS PROFITABILITY MASTER CLASS

1/31: FIRST ANNUAL FRIENDS OF FANTASY DAY

2/6: DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR BINC SCHOLARSHIP TO THE DENVER PUBLISHING INSTITUTE

3/9: DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AUTHOR PITCHES FOR GLIBA SPRING FORUM

We are thrilled to host Spring Forum at the indomitable Loganberry Books in Cleveland, OH. All participating authors are welcome to join us for the bookstore tour & reception on the 15th, lunch on the 16th, and the author reception directly following the author events. Registration info to come soon!

□PUBLISHERS□

Author pitches are now open for Spring Forum! Click here for the pitch form and to view all author and publisher sponsorship opportunities. The deadline to submit pitches is Friday, March 9, 2026.

PBS Profitability Class

The PBS independent study version of the Inventory Management Course is finally live! 

It has two options - self-study for $295 or certification for $395. As students will be getting one-on-one instruction from an instruction for certification, it's a great option for stores that need help but need to set their own learning schedule. 

• GLIBA Discount Code: GLIBAind

Registration goes live for the Profitability Master Class on Monday, 01/26 at 1 pm ET / 12 pm CT / 11 am MT / 10 am PT.  

This is an 8-session course beginning March 23rd. The cost is $400.  

• GLIBA Discount Code: GLIBAlive

IPC Debuts New Bestseller List

The ABA and the Independent Publishers Caucus (IPC) are proud to announce the launch of the Independent Press Top 40, a new weekly bestseller list celebrating the most popular titles from independent publishers, as sold by independent bookstores across the country.

The Independent Press Top 40 will spotlight the top 40 fiction and nonfiction titles each week, with an emphasis on the distinctive voices that thrive in the indie publishing ecosystem. The list will be published weekly and will serve as a dynamic reflection of what's resonating with booksellers and readers in the independent book world.

Indie Press Month

The Independent Publisher’s Caucus (IPC) invites independent bookstores nationwide to participate in an in-store display contest and a social media campaign to take place throughout the month of March. The winner of the display contest will receive a $500 prize (no social media platform required). Top 3 store displays receive $100 in co-op marketing. First 25+ stores to post to Instagram in the month of March will receive $50 co-op marketing funds. 

Friends of Fantasy Day

January 31, 2026 will be the first annual Friends of Fantasy Day! The Friends of Fantasy mission is to connect readers, authors, and bookstores through their mutual love of the fantastical and fantasy-adjacent.

Already, 40+ bookstores plan to host events including author signings, fantasy displays, book blind-dates, and general fun and whimsy. It is not too late to join the celebration and host an event of your own! Find out more at their website or fill in the interest form here!

From the ABA

Pre-registration for Find Waldo Local opens TODAY, January 15.

Register for virtual Winter Institute Registrations:

• Friday, January 23, at 3:00 pm ET
• Monday, February 9, at 12:00 pm ET

Nominate a Bookseller for ABA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council

Take the Holiday Sales Survey by 01/16/2026.

Check out our Q1 checklist to help you reset and prepare for 2026!

ABA's Valentine's Day assets are available now.

The Indie Bookstore Day Planning Guide Is Here!

This guide, provided by the ABA, is full of ideas for Indie Bookstore Day on April 25, 2026, including tips on how to celebrate, marketing strategies, and important information on ordering exclusives.

Key IBD 2026 Dates & Deadlines:

• March 31, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day 2026 General Participation Form closes
• April 3, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day Searchable Map goes live on IndieBound
• Mid-April, 2026: All exclusives ship to bookstores
• April 20–24, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day Spirit Week
• April 25, 2026, the last Saturday in April: Independent Bookstore Day

Indie-to-Indie Playlist for February: Black History Month

Publisher members of the Independent Publishers Caucus have curated a pair of playlists to help populate and distinguish displays. The theme for February is Black History Month. Click for the link to these playlists as Edelweiss collections!

Send us your store's news to be included in our future newsletters!

Professional Booksellers School Links



A Learners' Guide to PBS Independent Study

Basic Bookselling Self Guided

Basic Bookselling Store Subscription

Bookstore Financial Literacy Bundle

Upcoming Courses

BINC Links



Binc Mental Heath Wellness Program

Financial Assistance for BOOKSELLERS from Binc

Scholarship Opportunities

ABA Links

Apply for Winter Institute 2026 Scholarships

Take the Annual Membership Survey Now

Independent Bookstore Day Planning Guide

ABFE: ABA's Free Expression Initiative

Indies Take the Gold Campaign Assets

Current and Previous ABACUS Data

Monthly Marketing Calendars

Nominate Someone for the ABA Board

Download the Bookseller Resources Poster

ABA Event & Program Calendar

Indie Next List Deadlines

Report Sales to New York Times, Indie Bestseller Lists

ABA Affiliate Partnership Offers for Members

GLIBA Regional Newsletter: January 16, 2026

Important Dates

1/21: BOOKS ACROSS BORDERS YEAR IN TRANSLATION BOOK BUZZ

1/26: REGISTRATION OPENS FOR PBS PROFITABILITY MASTER CLASS

1/31: FIRST ANNUAL FRIENDS OF FANTASY DAY

We are thrilled to host Spring Forum at the indomitable Loganberry Books in Cleveland, OH. All participating authors are welcome to join us for the bookstore tour & reception on the 15th, lunch on the 16th, and the author reception directly following the author events. Registration info to come soon!

□PUBLISHERS□

Author pitches are now open for Spring Forum! Click here for the pitch form and to view all author and publisher sponsorship opportunities. The deadline to submit pitches is Friday, March 9, 2026.

PBS Profitability Class

The Professional Booksellers School is offering a master class on Profitability! Registration will open January 26th at 1pm ET/12pm CT/11am MT/10am PT.

Indie Press Month

The Independent Publisher’s Caucus (IPC) invites independent bookstores nationwide to participate in an in-store display contest and a social media campaign to take place throughout the month of March. The winner of the display contest will receive a $500 prize (no social media platform required). Top 3 store displays receive $100 in co-op marketing. First 25+ stores to post to Instagram in the month of March will receive $50 co-op marketing funds. 

Friends of Fantasy Day

January 31, 2026 will be the first annual Friends of Fantasy Day! The Friends of Fantasy mission is to connect readers, authors, and bookstores through their mutual love of the fantastical and fantasy-adjacent.

Already, 40+ bookstores plan to host events including author signings, fantasy displays, book blind-dates, and general fun and whimsy. It is not too late to join the celebration and host an event of your own! Find out more at their website or fill in the interest form here!

From the ABA

Pre-registration for Find Waldo Local opens TODAY, January 15.

Register for virtual Winter Institute Registrations:

• Friday, January 23, at 3:00 pm ET
• Monday, February 9, at 12:00 pm ET

Nominate a Bookseller for ABA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council

Take the Holiday Sales Survey by 01/16/2026.

Check out our Q1 checklist to help you reset and prepare for 2026!

ABA's Valentine's Day assets are available now.

The Indie Bookstore Day Planning Guide Is Here!

This guide, provided by the ABA, is full of ideas for Indie Bookstore Day on April 25, 2026, including tips on how to celebrate, marketing strategies, and important information on ordering exclusives.

Key IBD 2026 Dates & Deadlines:

• March 31, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day 2026 General Participation Form closes
• April 3, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day Searchable Map goes live on IndieBound
• Mid-April, 2026: All exclusives ship to bookstores
• April 20–24, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day Spirit Week
• April 25, 2026, the last Saturday in April: Independent Bookstore Day

Indie-to-Indie Playlist for February: Black History Month

Publisher members of the Independent Publishers Caucus have curated a pair of playlists to help populate and distinguish displays. The theme for February is Black History Month. Click for the link to these playlists as Edelweiss collections!

Send us your store's news to be included in our future newsletters!

Professional Booksellers School Links



A Learners' Guide to PBS Independent Study

Basic Bookselling Self Guided

Basic Bookselling Store Subscription

Bookstore Financial Literacy Bundle

Upcoming Courses

BINC Links



Binc Mental Heath Wellness Program

Financial Assistance for BOOKSELLERS from Binc

Scholarship Opportunities

ABA Links

Apply for Winter Institute 2026 Scholarships

Take the Annual Membership Survey Now

Independent Bookstore Day Planning Guide

ABFE: ABA's Free Expression Initiative

Indies Take the Gold Campaign Assets

Current and Previous ABACUS Data

Monthly Marketing Calendars

Nominate Someone for the ABA Board

Download the Bookseller Resources Poster

ABA Event & Program Calendar

Indie Next List Deadlines

Report Sales to New York Times, Indie Bestseller Lists

ABA Affiliate Partnership Offers for Members

GLIBA Regional Newsletter: January 9, 2026

Important Dates

1/12: REGISTRATION OPENS FOR PBS BASIC BOOKSELLING & STORE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT COURSES

1/13, 14 & 15: NORTON REP-A-THON (See times and links below.)

1/21: BOOKS ACROSS BORDERS YEAR IN TRANSLATION BOOK BUZZ

1/26: REGISTRATION OPENS FOR PBS PROFITABILITY MASTER CLASS

1/31: FIRST ANNUAL FRIENDS OF FANTASY DAY

We are thrilled to host Spring Forum at the indomitable Loganberry Books in Cleveland, OH. All participating authors are welcome to join us for the bookstore tour & reception on the 15th, lunch on the 16th, and the author reception directly following the author events. Registration info to come soon!

□PUBLISHERS□

Author pitches are now open for Spring Forum! Click here for the pitch form and to view all author and publisher sponsorship opportunities. The deadline to submit pitches is Friday, March 9, 2026.

Norton Rep-a-Thon Next Week

Our friends from W.W. Norton are pleased to invite you to their upcoming Rep-a-thon! The indie sales team will be presenting their Summer 2026 list along with a Teaser Trailer and interviews with some of their favorite authors.

Everyone is invited so please share this with your fellow booksellers at your store. There are three live sessions to choose from:

Tuesday, January 13, 3:00 pm CT / 4:00 pm ET

Wednesday, January 14, 2:00 pm CT / 3:00 pm ET

Thursday, January 15, 12:00pm CT /1:00 pm ET

Indie Press Month

The Independent Publisher’s Caucus (IPC) invites independent bookstores nationwide to participate in an in-store display contest and a social media campaign to take place throughout the month of March. The winner of the display contest will receive a $500 prize (no social media platform required). Top 3 store displays receive $100 in co-op marketing. First 25+ stores to post to Instagram in the month of March will receive $50 co-op marketing funds. 

Friends of Fantasy Day

January 31, 2026 will be the first annual Friends of Fantasy Day! The Friends of Fantasy mission is to connect readers, authors, and bookstores through their mutual love of the fantastical and fantasy-adjacent.

Already, 40+ bookstores plan to host events including author signings, fantasy displays, book blind-dates, and general fun and whimsy. It is not too late to join the celebration and host an event of your own! Find out more at their website or fill in the interest form here!

From the ABA

Nominate a Bookseller for ABA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council

Take the Holiday Sales Survey by 01/16/2026.

Check out our Q1 checklist to help you reset and prepare for 2026!

ABA's Valentine's Day assets are available now.

The Indie Bookstore Day Planning Guide Is Here!

This guide, provided by the ABA, is full of ideas for Indie Bookstore Day on April 25, 2026, including tips on how to celebrate, marketing strategies, and important information on ordering exclusives.

Key IBD 2026 Dates & Deadlines:

• March 31, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day 2026 General Participation Form closes
• April 3, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day Searchable Map goes live on IndieBound
• Mid-April, 2026: All exclusives ship to bookstores
• April 20–24, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day Spirit Week
• April 25, 2026, the last Saturday in April: Independent Bookstore Day

Indie-to-Indie Playlist for February: Black History Month

Publisher members of the Independent Publishers Caucus have curated a pair of playlists to help populate and distinguish displays. The theme for February is Black History Month. Click for the link to these playlists as Edelweiss collections!

Send us your store's news to be included in our future newsletters!

Professional Booksellers School Links



A Learners' Guide to PBS Independent Study

Basic Bookselling Self Guided

Basic Bookselling Store Subscription

Bookstore Financial Literacy Bundle

Upcoming Courses

BINC Links



Binc Mental Heath Wellness Program

Financial Assistance for BOOKSELLERS from Binc

Scholarship Opportunities

ABA Links

Apply for Winter Institute 2026 Scholarships

Take the Annual Membership Survey Now

Independent Bookstore Day Planning Guide

ABFE: ABA's Free Expression Initiative

Indies Take the Gold Campaign Assets

Current and Previous ABACUS Data

Monthly Marketing Calendars

Nominate Someone for the ABA Board

Download the Bookseller Resources Poster

ABA Event & Program Calendar

Indie Next List Deadlines

Report Sales to New York Times, Indie Bestseller Lists

ABA Affiliate Partnership Offers for Members

GLIBA Regional Newsletter: December 19, 2025

GLIBA Office Closure

GLIBA will be closed December 24th, December 25th, December 31st, and January 1st. Happy Holidays!

It's Time! Renew Your GLIBA Membership!

It's that time of year: Membership Renewal! We have updated our GLIBA membership form so please update your information If you've received an invoice already, you are all set! If you have questions about the form or GLIBA membership, feel free to reach out to February at [email protected].

Faire's 5k Small Business Grant

Faire's small business grant program gives select new stores $5,000 to use on Faire to stock their shelves with amazing products. It’s their way of helping you kickstart your dream shop. Applications close on December 31st; recipients are announced January 31st. Details and application link are here.

BINC will have one final matching gift challenge before the year ends. Their board will match all gifts up to $5,000. To donate and have your donation matched for greater impact, click here.

Shelf Care for the Holidays: The ABA 2025 Winter Holiday Campaign

This year’s ABA holiday campaign, Shelf Care for the Holidays, invites your customers to practice a little Shelf Care and treat themselves to something comforting: time in your favorite indie bookstore. Books, gift cards, or pre-orders — they all say, “You deserve this.” You can download the assets, along with suggested language for socials, on BookWeb now.

The Indie Bookstore Day Planning Guide Is Here!

This guide, provided by the ABA, is full of ideas for Indie Bookstore Day on April 25, 2026, including tips on how to celebrate, marketing strategies, and important information on ordering exclusives.

Key IBD 2026 Dates & Deadlines:

• March 31, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day 2026 General Participation Form closes
• April 3, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day Searchable Map goes live on IndieBound
• Mid-April, 2026: All exclusives ship to bookstores
• April 20–24, 2026: Indie Bookstore Day Spirit Week
• April 25, 2026, the last Saturday in April: Independent Bookstore Day

Indie-to-Indie December Playlists

Publisher members of the Independent Publishers Caucus have curated a pair of playlists to help populate and distinguish displays. The theme for December is our annual Holiday Gift Guide, one for Adult Readers and one for Young Readers. Check the list at right for links to these playlists as Edelweiss collections, or peruse the playlists in the tables below.

Check the list at right for links to these playlists as Edelweiss collections! Also, check out the Indie Press Backlist Essentials!

Send us your store's news to be included in our future newsletters!

Professional Booksellers School Links



A Learners' Guide to PBS Independent Study

Basic Bookselling Self Guided

Basic Bookselling Store Subscription

Bookstore Financial Literacy Bundle

Upcoming Courses

BINC Links



Binc Mental Heath Wellness Program

Financial Assistance for BOOKSELLERS from Binc

Scholarship Opportunities

ABA Links

Apply for Winter Institute 2026 Scholarships

Take the Annual Membership Survey Now

Independent Bookstore Day Planning Guide

ABFE: ABA's Free Expression Initiative

Indies Take the Gold Campaign Assets

Current and Previous ABACUS Data

Monthly Marketing Calendars

Nominate Someone for the ABA Board

Download the Bookseller Resources Poster

ABA Event & Program Calendar

Indie Next List Deadlines

Report Sales to New York Times, Indie Bestseller Lists

ABA Affiliate Partnership Offers for Members

GLIBA Regional Newsletter: December 12, 2025