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Making Waves Newsletter 2/6/26

2/6/2026

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Summer Catalog Orders Are Open!

GLIBA Regional Newsletter: February 6, 2026

REGIONAL BESTSELLERS

PUBLISHER PROMOTIONS

ARC PREFERENCE FORM

JOIN OR RENEW MEMBERSHIP

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 SUMMER CATALOGS!

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!

SAVE THE DATE FOR GLIBA SPRING FORUM!

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.

AUTHOR PITCH FORM
PUBLISHER GUIDELINES

INDUSTRY NEWS

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

FEBRUARY BOOK LISTS

Black History:

Independent Publishers Caucus: Black History Month Playlist


Macmillan: Celebrating Black Authors & Creators


Astra Publishing House: Books for Kids Ideal for Black History Month


The Children's Book Council: Celebrating Black Joy


Simon & Schuster: Black History Month Recs New Releases


CLMP: Reading List for Black History Month

Ramadan:

Barefoot Books: Muslim Interest Titles


Valentine's Day:

ABRAMS: Find Love


Ingram: Happy (and Angsty) Valentine Gifts


Simon & Schuster: Celebrate Romance


Macmillan: Love is in the Air


Lunar New Year:

Macmillan: Lunar New Year 2026


Self Care:

Libro.fm: Bookseller Picks: Stories for Care

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!

Send Store News!

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

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  • About
    • Join GLIBA
    • Bookstore Members
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      • Past Board Members
    • Our By-Laws
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    • GLIBA Board Nomination
  • Spring Forum 2026
    • Spring Forum 2026 Publisher Guidelines
  • Catalogs
    • Summer Catalog Resources
  • Events
    • Past Events >
      • Black Lit Weekend
      • Profitability Education
      • Indie Bookstore Day >
        • Chicago Bookstore Crawl
        • MI Book Hop
      • Spring Forum 2025 >
        • Spring Forum 2025 Publisher Guidelines
      • Indie Press Social with SIBA & GLIBA
      • Spring Forum 2024 >
        • Spring Forum 2024 Publisher Guidelines
      • Hanif Abdurraqib at Downbound Books
      • Jack White and Hanif Abdurraqib
      • Rep Night 2023
      • Spring Forum >
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        • Spring Forum 2022
        • Spring Forum 2021
        • Spring Forum 2020
        • Spring Forum 2019
        • Spring Forum 2018
      • George Saunders
      • The Lit Show >
        • The Lit Show: Chapter 3
        • The Lit Show: Chapter 2
        • The Lit Show: Chapter 1
      • Heartland
      • Chicagoland IBD Bookstore Crawl
      • Group Bookstore Events
      • Rep Night >
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        • Rep Night 2018
  • Bestsellers
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    • Great Lakes Bookstore of the Year >
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    • Voice of the Heartland >
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  • News
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      • Tim Smith Educational Travel Scholarship
      • ABA Resources
      • Amazon Instructions Poster
      • Bookstore Map Artwork and Shirts
      • Publisher Promotions
      • Publisher Imprint Graphics
      • Rep List
      • Publisher Social Media
      • Reporting Your Sales
      • New York Trip
      • CHILOVEBOOKS
      • Tools of the Trade
      • The Independent Bookseller
      • Associations and Organizations
      • Advocacy
      • Anti-Racism Resources
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