*LAST CHANCE* SPRING 2026 SHELF INSIDER - BOOK SUBMISSIONS DUE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD

Want to maximize visibility for your latest titles? Our seasonal newsletters offer prime space to showcase your books to our engaged booksellers and their audiences. Your book will be included in an email listing with cover art, blurb, and a contact link for ARCs or galley requests. Reaching over 1,000 booksellers, our first Shelf Insider had a 48% open rate. Member Price: $275 | Non-Member Price: $300

MARCH SOCIAL MEDIA - BOOK SUBMISSIONS DUE FEB. 20TH

Booksellers have voted - and they would like to promote International Women's Day (3/8/2026). Submit your International Women's Day titles for our social media assets by Feb. 20th. Limit to 1 title per publisher. Spaces limited. Price: $100

SUMMER READING GUIDE - AD RESERVATIONS DUE MARCH 15TH

Curated Print & Digital Catalogs

The essential summer catalog (print and digital) for indie readers from Memorial Day to Labor Day, showcasing new releases and timeless favorites. Carefully curated titles, limited space—reserve now! Bonus: all print ads include free digital catalog ads.

Questions? Contact Suzanne Shoger

Cover illustration from The Worried Book / Howard Pearlstein, James Munro (Illustrated by) / Red Comet Press

Have more marketing ideas or special events members would find useful? Send in your ideas here.

Publishers, Sales Reps & Book Industry Professionals (Non-voting)

Individual: $150

Small House & Commission Groups: $250 (up to 3 sales reps)

Large House: $550 (up to 6 sales reps)

Membership Perks:

• Discounted admission/exhibit space to our annual Fall Fest
• Free or discounted rates at education and member programs
• Subscription to our weekly e-newsletter & bestseller list
• Stay up-to-date with industry, association and bookstore news
• Access to our online Rep Directory
• Post your job openings in our classifieds

Click here for more details.

January: #JanuaryinJapan / International Creativity Month / Financial Wellness Month / National Book Blitz Month

*TONIGHT* January 29: 2025 Golden Poppy Virtual Ceremony - RSVP Here

January 30: 2025 Golden Poppy Winners Announced to Public

January 31: Friends of Fantasy Day

February: Black History Month / Ramadan (Feb 17-Mar 19)

February 13: 2026 Spring Forums Sponsorship & Promotional Opportunities Due

February 28: 2026 Golden Poppy Award Submissions - Winter/Spring Titles Due

March: Women's History Month / National Reading Month / Indie Press Month / Ramadan (Feb 17-Mar 19)

March 15: 2026 Summer Reading Guide Ad Reservations Close - Book Early!

1 - You Should Read, in San Diego, provided a reading list against apathy and more to remind us to take action!

2 - Mysterious Galaxy, in San Diego, has a display to help us learn from our predecessors when fighting oppression and tyranny.

3 - Judging by the Cover Books, in Fresno, showed off their inventory to make their stance very clear.

4 - Lil’ Book Bug, in Lancaster, has plans to bring even more used books to their community in 2026!

5 - On Waverly, in San Francisco, hosted an author event with Goldie Chan and Mychal Threets; where they discussed burnout, mental health, introverts, love and JOY.

6 - Arvida Book Co., in North Tustin, will be celebrating the first annual Friends of Fantasy Day and invited customers “to pause, to be together, and to let stories offer a little light.”

7 - Village Well Books & Coffee, in Culver City, has set up their Valentine’s Day display in the Kids’ section.

8 - Great Good Place for Books, in Oakland, is ready for Valentine’s with their red book window display.

In the News

• Image of the Day: Camino Books Hosts John Sayles
• Watson, Chien, Smith Win 2026 Newbery, Caldecott, Printz Awards
• Industry Auction to Support Minnesota, Immigrants
• ABA Relaunches Indie Booksellers Awards
• Collective Book Studio Starts Children’s Imprint
• Audie Award Finalists
• Tomorrow's General Strike: Book World Fundraisers; ABA CEO Allison Hill on 'Shining Light'

Don't forget to follow CALIBA (@caliba_20)!

• *NEW* Get Lit Books & Things - GoFundMe
• Dandar's Games and Books - Give a Hand | GoFundMe
• Northtown Books - Give a Hand
• Casita Bookstore - GoFundMe
• 2025 LA Fires Resources Page

• Denver Publishing Institute Scholarsh applications due Feb. 6
• RISE+ Booksellers Exchange Program applications due Feb. 15
• James Patterson & Bookshop.org Literary Prize for Debut Authors
• Black Bookstore Heritage Grant

• Sales Assistant - Chronicle Books, San Francisco
• Associate Editor - Chronicle Books, San Francisco
• Editorial Freelancers - Chronicle Books, San Francisco
• Bookstore for Sale - Camino Books, Del Mar

Have a grant, scholarship, or classified listing for booksellers? Email Alecia to be listed on our site.

Alecia

Supporting Staff

Like in Love with You

Emma R. Alban

9780063428775

Hannah

Executive Director

The Sacred Space Between

Kalie Reid

9780316596138

Valentina

Operations Manager

Don’t Fear the Reaper

Stephen Graham Jones

9781982186609

Check out CALIBA’s 2026 Reading List!

• 2025 Fall Fest Exhibitor Evaluation Form
• For Authors: How to Partner with Independent Bookstores
• From the ABA: Urge Congress to Reverse Tariffs
• Anti-Censorship Resources
• Panorama Picks - Books in Demand at US Libraries

Click here for a complete list.

Join our monthly office hours (fourth Thursdays) to co-work with Hannah! Have a question, idea, or comment about a CALIBA program? Office hours are a great chance for you to check in directly with your Executive Director. Click here to register for a morning session (9-10am) or afternoon session (2-3pm) — or email Hannah to set up an appointment.

Winter Institute 2026 program announced. Click here to view the full schedule.

Will you be attending the Winter Institute? Hannah will be attending; if you'd like to schedule a meeting, please email Hannah.

Hannah Walcher

Executive Director

hannah@caliballiance.org

Valentina Moberg

Operations Manager

valentina@caliballiance.org

Alecia Reddick

Supporting Staff

alecia@caliballiance.org