02.26.26 CALIBA Publisher News & Information

Publisher Newsletter,

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IN THIS ISSUE

CALIBA PROGRAMS & EVENTS

*OAKLAND SCHEDULE AVAILABLE NOW* 2026 Spring Forums

*DUE SATURDAY, FEB. 28TH* 2026 Golden Poppy Book Awards - Winter/Spring Titles Deadline

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

*SPONSORSHIP & PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES - DEADLINE EXTENDED* 2026 CALIBA Owners' Retreats & Spring Forums

*CLOSE MAR. 15* 2026 Summer Reading Guide Ad Reservations

*DUE MAR. 20* April Social - Indie Bookstore Day Titles

*$100 OFF* CALIBA Banner Promotions - Now through April

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

Dates and Deadlines

Bookseller Shoutouts

In the News

Fundraisers

Scholarships & Grants

Classifieds

CALIBA's Currently Reading

RESOURCES

HOUSEKEEPING

CALIBA BOOKSTORE MAP

CALIBA STAFF

BESTSELLERS LISTS

The Los Angeles Times & Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestseller List

The San Francisco Chronicle & Northern California Independent Bookstore Bestseller List

African American Literature Book Club
Independent Press Bestsellers Top 40

REP DIRECTORY

It's that time of year again! The directory is alphabetized by publisher/rep group and remains keyword searchable. Please take a look and email Valentina if any corrections are necessary!

CALIBA PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Oakland Spring Forum - View the Schedule

2026 SPRING FORUMS: OAKLAND SCHEDULE AVAILABLE NOW

CALIBA Spring Forums feature lively conversation, education, rep picks, and networking. 

AND, new this year we'll meet the day before for owner-specific education sessions with our Owners' Retreat.

Oakland Spring Forum (3/31-4/1):

Schedule available below.

3/31 Owners' Retreat | 4/1 Spring Forum

Pasadena Spring Forum (5/27-28):

Author and rep picks invitations will be sent in March.

5/27 Owners' Retreat | 5/28 Spring Forum

Golden Poppy 2026 Book Submissions Are Open

We suggest that publishers submit titles
by the following deadlines: 

*SATURDAY* Feb. 28th - Winter/Spring Titles

April 30th - Summer Titles

June 19th - Fall Titles/Final Submissions

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Have more promotion ideas or special events booksellers would find useful? Send in your ideas here.

Sponsorships & Promotions Deadline Extended

2026 SPRING FORUMS SPONSORSHIP & PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: DEADLINE EXTENDED

Help us make the Spring Forums a unique book industry celebration AND more affordable for booksellers! 

Become a Sponsor and receive credit towards future CALIBA digital promotions and a free welcome bag insert at the show.

Share your titles on our Galley Tables: send in your Golden Poppy submissions, California-focused titles, California-based authors, and more.

Get your books in front of the most reliable influencers:

California's Independent Booksellers.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Bookseller Sponsorships

Owners' Retreat Sponsorships

Event Sponsorships

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Welcome Bag Inserts 

Galley Placement

2026 Indie Summer Reading Guide Cover Reveal

RAMP UP SUMMER SALES - 2026 SUMMER READING GUIDE AD RESERVATIONS CLOSE MARCH 15TH

Curated Print & Digital Catalogs

Have you submitted your titles? Get your books in the essential summer reading catalog of 2026 by March 15th. Limited availability—reserve ad space now!

Bonus: all print ads include a free digital catalog ads.

Questions? Contact Suzanne Shoger

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

APRIL SOCIAL MEDIA - BOOK SUBMISSIONS DUE MARCH 20TH

Booksellers have voted - and they would like to promote Indie Bookstore Day (4/25). Submit your Bookstore-related titles for our social media assets by Mar. 20th. Limit to 1 title per publisher. Spaces limited. Price: $100

Prose to the People
$100 Off CALIBA Banner Promotions

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

Proud Member of CALIBA window decal

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.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

February: Black History Month

February 22-26: IGNITE and Winter Institute

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 Now!

CALIBA Bookseller Shoutouts
Bookseller shoutout - February 25, 2026

1 - Reparations Club, in Los Angeles, participated in the 11th Ave. Market at Crenshaw High to celebrate All-Star Weekend.

2 - Readers’ Books, in Sonoma, has a new message for passersby “A store full of books! How novel!”

3 - La Playa Books, in San Diego, showed off a very inviting book nook.

4 - PostalWorks Silverlake, has freshened up their journal section to create a more inviting and inspiration space.

5 - On Waverly, in San Francisco, has Lunar New Year goodies in their shop to share, decorate, and learn. 

6 - Volumes of Pleasure Bookshoppe, in Los Osos, will be ringing in Lunar New Year with the Cal Poly Fire Dancers on Saturday! 

7 - The Reading Bug, in San Carlos, is ready for spring and Easter with a new table display.

8 - Vroman’s Bookstore, in Pasadena, has a Golden Poppy display to show off some of the 2025 winners.

In the News

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

FUNDRAISERS

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

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

CLASSIFIEDS

  • *NEW* Sales Manager - UC Press, Oakland (Hybrid)
  • Summer Camp Writing Instructor - Book Passage, Corte Madera
  • Associate Editor - Chronicle Books, San Francisco
  • Editorial Freelancers - Chronicle Books, San Francisco
  • Bookstore for Sale - Camino Books, Del Mar

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

CALIBA'S CURRENTLY READING

Alecia

Supporting Staff

I, Medusa Ayana Gray 9780593733769

I, Medusa

Ayana Gray

9780593733769

Hannah

Executive Director

Blood Over Bright Haven M.L. Wang 9780593873373

Blood Over Bright Haven

M.L. Wang

9780593873373

Valentina

Operations Manager

Don’t Fear the Reaper Stephen Graham Jones 9781982186609

Don’t Fear the Reaper

Stephen Graham Jones

9781982186609

Check out CALIBA’s 2026 Reading List!

RESOURCES

Click here for a complete list.

HOUSEKEEPING

ADDRESS CHANGE AND BANK UPDATE

California Independent Booksellers Alliance (CALIBA), has changed our address and bank. We request that all ACH payments be deposited in our new account. For our updated W-9 and ACH instructions, please email Valentina Moberg at valentina@caliballiance.org.

CALIBA

266 Wood St Unit 404

Livermore, CA 94550

CALIBA Bookstore Map

CALIBA BOOKSTORE MAP

This map shows our current

bookstore members.

CALIBA Merchandise

CALIBA STAFF

Hannah Walcher

Executive Director

hannah@caliballiance.org

Valentina Moberg

Operations Manager

valentina@caliballiance.org

Alecia Reddick

Supporting Staff

alecia@caliballiance.org

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