CALIBA OFFICE

CALIBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS: VOTING CLOSES MAY 29TH

On the ballot: Mary Williams, President (Skylight Books, Los Angeles); Katerina Argyres, Vice President (Noe Valley Bookstore, San Francisco); Zack Dubuc, Treasurer (Book Passage); Claire Bone, Board Member (Wild Sisters Book Company, Sacramento); Mark O'Neal, Publishing Rep (Karel/Dutton Group); and Leslie Jobson, Publishing Rep (Ingram Content Group).

One vote per bookstore (owner/designated proxy only).

CALIBA PROGRAMS

*PRIDE MONTH ASSETS AVAILABLE* CALIBA MARKETING ASSETS FOR BOOKSTORES

We know that it takes time and another skillset to create marketing materials for your store. So to give you back some time we are working on assets that you can share with your customers. Publishers and authors will be pitching their upcoming titles for inclusion in the assets. While we get this project off the ground, let us know if you have any titles in mind that should be included (see the themes we have planned below).

Marketing themes:

• AANHPI Month
• Summer Reading Guide
• Pride Month
• Father's Day (coming soon)
• Juneteenth (coming soon)
• And more!

Click here to access the CALIBA Marketing Assets Google Drive (includes: co-op info, captions, tips for use and creative assets.

What is Co-Op? Click here for an introduction to Co-Op?

Have more marketing ideas or special events members would find useful? Email Alecia.

TRI-WEST SUMMER SCHOOL IS BACK!

These FREE, virtual summertime sessions offer professional development and networking opportunities for every bookseller, no travel required! Co-produced by CALIBA, MPIBA, and PNBA.

Round Table: Community Events for Fun & Profit

Wednesday, June 11th at 12:00pm PDT

In this idea sharing session we'll discuss successful author-less, community events that generate traffic and revenue. Come with your best ideas and questions.

Click here to register for the virtual event.

Full course schedule to come in late May.

OFFICE HOURS WITH HANNAH: ON THURSDAYS

Join our office hours to co-work with Hannah! Need a buddy while you fill out the Winter Reading Guide form? 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. Office hours will take place Thursdays, 9-10am and 2-3pm; from May 15th to July 31st (except May 29th).

Thursday Mornings (9-10am) - Registration Link

Thursday Afternoons (2-3pm) - Registration Link

2025 WINTER CATALOG: SATURATION/DIRECT MAIL ORDERS CLOSE JUNE 1ST

Winter Catalog orders are now open for CALIBA stores! Winter Catalogs accelerate your Fall/Winter sales, make your store stand out, and benefit CALIBA by providing revenue that supports booksellers with essential services and industry opportunities.

COVER CONTEST VOTING CLOSES JUNE 1ST

It's time to vote for the 2025 Winter Catalog Cover. Publishers have delivered beautiful, thoughtful, and heartfelt designs. Please spend time with each design and rank your favorites in the contest cover ballot. One vote per person.

Vote for your favorite cover now.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

• JUNE 1ST Deadline for saturation/direct mail orders
• JUNE 15TH Deadline for all other orders, payments, and bookseller recommendations
• OCTOBER 1ST Target date for catalog delivery to stores and newspapers
• NOVEMBER 1ST Target date for catalog deliver via direct mail

Visit RAMP for more detailed information.

RECOMMEND BOOKS FOR THE WINTER CATALOG BY JUNE 15TH

Do you have anticipated Fall titles you're excited to handsell? Nominate the books now for inclusion in the Winter Catalog.

Thank you to all the booksellers, authors, and sales reps that attended the Del Mar Spring Forum last Wednesday, May 7th. Booksellers, visit our website to see more photos, access our evaluation survey (this will help us improve future events) and apply for travel assistance.

2025 SUMMER READING GUIDE: USAGE GUIDELINES

Looking for ways to share the Summer catalogs within your community? Click here to view the usage guidelines and our 12-week Summer Challenge.

Share your display and marketing ideas with us on Discord, tag us on social, or email Hannah. 

USE THE DIGITAL CATALOG & MARKETING ASSETS TO PROMOTE THE SUMMER READING GUIDE

Check your inboxes for your digital catalog and start promoting it now! To help you kickoff your marketing plan we've created marketing assets for you to share with your community.

Resources:

• Summer Reading Guide Resources
• Summer Catalog User Guide