Spring Forum Registration Now Open!
(Registration closes 4/10/26)
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.
Schedule
Wednesday, April 15
Cleveland Bookstore Bus Tour & Reception Schedule
Join us for a special tour of the unique bookstores Cleveland has to offer! The tour will end with a reception.
1:30 pm ET - Bus Pick-Up at Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland University Circle
Bus pick-up and drop off on Cornell Road
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET - Bus Tour featuring:
ThirdSpace Reading Room
1464 E 105th St
Cleveland, OH 44106
Thursday, April 16
Loganberry Books
13015 Larchmere Blvd,
Cleveland, OH 44120
Spring Forum
10:00-10:20 AM: Arrival and welcome at Loganberry Books
10:20 AM: Kortney Morrow Discuss the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards Program
The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards recognize books that have made important contributions to our understanding of racism and human diversity. For 90 years, the distinguished books earning Anisfield-Wolf prizes have opened and challenged our minds. Cleveland poet and philanthropist Edith Anisfield Wolf established the book awards in 1935, in honor of her father, John Anisfield, and husband, Eugene Wolf, to reflect her family’s passion for social justice.
10:30-11:00 AM: Catalog Information Session
11:10-11:50 AM: Loganberry Books Bookstore Tour + Bindery
12:00-1:00 PM: Education
Used Books
12:00–12:30 PM Join Harriett Logan (owner of Loganberry Books) and Zach (Manager at McLean & Eakin Booksellers and The Archives in Petoskey, MI) for a deep dive into the world of used bookselling. Drawing on years of experience, they’ll share their philosophies on used books, strategies for sourcing and buying, approaches to inventory management and tracking, and how they determine what makes it onto their shelves. Whether you’re expanding a used section or launching something new, this session will offer actionable insights, with time for audience questions.
Indie Bookstore Day Planning Roundtable
12:30–1:00 PM The conversation opens up into a collaborative roundtable focused on planning for Independent Bookstore Day. Moderated by GLIBA board and staff, this discussion invites attendees to share their store level plans, as well as larger regional ideas like citywide crawls and statewide tours. Come ready to exchange ideas, spark partnerships, and leave with inspiration for making the most of the day.
1:00-1:30: Lunch Cookbook Feature with Jeremy Umansky, co-author of Koji Alchemy, and owner of Larder
Join us for a presentation and tasting led by Jeremy Umansky, one of the most experienced and vivacious educators on koji, the microbe behind many of the ingredients underpinning Japanese cuisine. Prepare to be astounded by the modern uses of koji, and Umansky's revolutionary fermented food creations, accessible to all cooks. A few lucky attendees will win one of cookbooks, and all attendees will have lunch catered by Cleveland's own local delicacy, Larder.
1:30-2:00: Break to Shop and Taking Care of Needs
2:00-3:20: Meet the Authors
3:30-4:15: Keynote Conversation Horror Feature
Mathilda Zeller in conversation with Kyle Winkler
4:15-5:30: Author Reception
Cleveland Bookstore Bus Tour & Reception Schedule
Join us for a special tour of the unique bookstores Cleveland has to offer! The tour will end with a reception.
1:30 pm ET - Bus Pick-Up at Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland University Circle
Bus pick-up and drop off on Cornell Road
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET - Bus Tour featuring:
- The Browsing Room Bookstore & Cafe
- Clevo Books
- Mac's Backs-Books On Coventry
- Visible Voice Books
- ThirdSpace Reading Room
ThirdSpace Reading Room
1464 E 105th St
Cleveland, OH 44106
Thursday, April 16
Loganberry Books
13015 Larchmere Blvd,
Cleveland, OH 44120
Spring Forum
10:00-10:20 AM: Arrival and welcome at Loganberry Books
10:20 AM: Kortney Morrow Discuss the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards Program
The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards recognize books that have made important contributions to our understanding of racism and human diversity. For 90 years, the distinguished books earning Anisfield-Wolf prizes have opened and challenged our minds. Cleveland poet and philanthropist Edith Anisfield Wolf established the book awards in 1935, in honor of her father, John Anisfield, and husband, Eugene Wolf, to reflect her family’s passion for social justice.
10:30-11:00 AM: Catalog Information Session
11:10-11:50 AM: Loganberry Books Bookstore Tour + Bindery
12:00-1:00 PM: Education
Used Books
12:00–12:30 PM Join Harriett Logan (owner of Loganberry Books) and Zach (Manager at McLean & Eakin Booksellers and The Archives in Petoskey, MI) for a deep dive into the world of used bookselling. Drawing on years of experience, they’ll share their philosophies on used books, strategies for sourcing and buying, approaches to inventory management and tracking, and how they determine what makes it onto their shelves. Whether you’re expanding a used section or launching something new, this session will offer actionable insights, with time for audience questions.
Indie Bookstore Day Planning Roundtable
12:30–1:00 PM The conversation opens up into a collaborative roundtable focused on planning for Independent Bookstore Day. Moderated by GLIBA board and staff, this discussion invites attendees to share their store level plans, as well as larger regional ideas like citywide crawls and statewide tours. Come ready to exchange ideas, spark partnerships, and leave with inspiration for making the most of the day.
1:00-1:30: Lunch Cookbook Feature with Jeremy Umansky, co-author of Koji Alchemy, and owner of Larder
Join us for a presentation and tasting led by Jeremy Umansky, one of the most experienced and vivacious educators on koji, the microbe behind many of the ingredients underpinning Japanese cuisine. Prepare to be astounded by the modern uses of koji, and Umansky's revolutionary fermented food creations, accessible to all cooks. A few lucky attendees will win one of cookbooks, and all attendees will have lunch catered by Cleveland's own local delicacy, Larder.
1:30-2:00: Break to Shop and Taking Care of Needs
2:00-3:20: Meet the Authors
3:30-4:15: Keynote Conversation Horror Feature
Mathilda Zeller in conversation with Kyle Winkler
4:15-5:30: Author Reception
Participating Authors
Koji Alchemy: Rediscovering the Magic of Mold-Based Fermentation (Soy Sauce, Miso, Sake, Mirin, Amazake, Charcuterie)
Jeremy Umansky 9781603588683 Chelsea Green |
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Loops
Jashar Awan, Jashar Awan (Illustrated by) Mar 3, 2026 9781665974943 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Where I Grew Jashar Awan, Rahele Jomepour Bell (Illustrated by) Mar 24, 2026 9781324016618 Norton Young Readers |
Black Summers
Jean Alicia Elster Desiree Cooper (Edited by) Apr 21, 2026 9780814352243 Wayne State University Press |
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About Loganberry Books
Loganberry Books was established in November 1994 by Harriett Logan. We are an independently owned and operated bookstore featuring carefully selected new, used and rare books. Some of the strengths of our collection include children’s and illustrated books, women’s history and literature, leatherbound and modern first editions, and fine and performing arts. Our browsable store contains well over 100,000 volumes for both readers and collectors.Want to know more about our book spine mural?
The shop is located on Larchmere Boulevard on the border of Shaker Heights and Cleveland Ohio alongside many great antique shops and art galleries (directions & map). We're just a block north of Shaker Square.
Originally sharing space with Dede Moore Oriental Rugs, Loganberry has undergone several growth spurts. In 1997, we annexed the adjacent storefront, and in September 2003, we left the rugs behind and moved into our own building down the street, thereby tripling our space and available inventory. See photos!
So, what’s with the name Loganberry? It's owner Harriett Logan's old collegiate nickname. Harriett's mother is also involved with the business as a book scout and buyer, thus the family name seemed appropriate. It's also the source for the "corporate color:" purple.
The website started early in terms of internet commerce. We had our own website back in 1995, but with a limited database to post, we started posting customer comments on a page titled I Remember That Book. This quickly grew to include customer queries the small store staff couldn't answer on a page called Stump the Bookseller. The success of this service far exceeded expectations, especially after publicity from National Public Radio and The New York Times.
Strong Bindery, a specialized service for restoring and repairing old books, joined us at the new location in 2003. Adjoining the two spaces is a clerestory garage that has been converted into the Annex Gallery, which features a monthly rotation of local artists. On our exterior east wall wall, we have a rather lovely mural. (read more)
The shop is located on Larchmere Boulevard on the border of Shaker Heights and Cleveland Ohio alongside many great antique shops and art galleries (directions & map). We're just a block north of Shaker Square.
Originally sharing space with Dede Moore Oriental Rugs, Loganberry has undergone several growth spurts. In 1997, we annexed the adjacent storefront, and in September 2003, we left the rugs behind and moved into our own building down the street, thereby tripling our space and available inventory. See photos!
So, what’s with the name Loganberry? It's owner Harriett Logan's old collegiate nickname. Harriett's mother is also involved with the business as a book scout and buyer, thus the family name seemed appropriate. It's also the source for the "corporate color:" purple.
The website started early in terms of internet commerce. We had our own website back in 1995, but with a limited database to post, we started posting customer comments on a page titled I Remember That Book. This quickly grew to include customer queries the small store staff couldn't answer on a page called Stump the Bookseller. The success of this service far exceeded expectations, especially after publicity from National Public Radio and The New York Times.
Strong Bindery, a specialized service for restoring and repairing old books, joined us at the new location in 2003. Adjoining the two spaces is a clerestory garage that has been converted into the Annex Gallery, which features a monthly rotation of local artists. On our exterior east wall wall, we have a rather lovely mural. (read more)
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