06.18.26 CALIBA Publisher News & Information

June 18, 2026

in Publisher Newsletter,

CALIBA Social Media Promotion: July Theme - Due Tomorrow (6/19) Book Now

IN THIS ISSUE

CALIBA PROGRAMS & PROMOTIONS

*CLOSES TOMORROW* 2026 Golden Poppy Awards: Submit Your California Authors Today

*CLOSES SATURDAY* 2026 Winter Catalog: Reserve Ad Space

*CLOSES JULY 10TH* 2026 Fall Fest: Sponsorships & Promotional Opportunities

POLITICAL ADVOCACY

Small Business Sign-On Letter of Support for Amazon Monopoly Harms Lawsuit

Dates and Deadlines

Bookseller Shoutouts & In the News

CALIBA's Currently Reading

Resources

Become a Member Today

CALIBA Staff

BESTSELLERS LISTS

The Los Angeles Times & Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestseller List

The San Francisco Chronicle & Northern California Independent Bookstore Bestseller List

Independen t Press Top 40 Bestsellers

Indie Next List & Kids' Indie Next List

BLK Bestsellers list - May 2026

CALIBA BOOKSTORE MAP

This map shows our current

bookstore members.

CALIBA PROGRAMS & PROMOTIONS

*CLOSES TOMORROW* 2026 GOLDEN POPPY AWARDS: SUBMIT YOUR TITLES BY CALIFORNIA AUTHORS TODAY!

We are specifically requesting the following category submissions. Click here for more info.

SUBMIT YOUR CA TITLES NOW

FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS TOMORROW

*CLOSES SATURDAY* 2026 WINTER CATALOG: RESERVE AD SPACE

RAMP provides stores with myriad ways of ordering catalog titles, promoting them creatively, and selling them across multiple channels. From stock checklists and Edelweiss collections to POS materials, eCommerce templates, and assorted digital graphics.

Reserve ad space for your Fall/Winter titles in our 2026 Winter Catalog Today!

Thank you for submitting your exhibitors, authors, and rep picks. Invitations will be sent out in the coming weeks.

*CLOSES JULY 10TH* 2026 FALL FEST: SPONSORSHIP & PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

We will have a Bookstore Tour on Sunday, September 13th (new event, this year only). Special invites (limited quantity) will be sent to our participating vendors and publishers closer to the event.

CALIBA is meeting at the DoubleTree by Hilton Mission Valley San Diego for two days of lively conversation, education, rep picks, and networking for Fall Fest on Monday-Tuesday, September 14th-15th.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

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

POLITICAL ADVOCACY

JOIN CALIBA: SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR "AMAZON MONOPOLY HARMS" LAWSUIT

CALIBA has signed on to support the Amazon Monopoly Harms Lawsuit. The lawsuit is organized by Small Business Rising coalition and indie business associations: "We need to show a groundswell of support from small businesses across the country to demonstrate the harms Amazon continues to have on small businesses and fair markets in our communities. Tell the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and states that Amazon should go to trial." Sign the Letter

BINC: Celebrate 30 years with a monthly gift. Help book and comic people.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

June: Pride Month / Audiobook Appreciation Month

*TOMORROW* June 19: Juneteenth / 2026 Golden Poppy Awards Submissions C lose / Paperba ck Book Day (7/30) Marketing Assets - Book Submissions Due

June 20: 2026 Winter Catalog - Ad Space Reservations Close

June 21: Father's Day

June 26-29: ABA Children's Institute

July: Disability Pride Month / Margins Bookselling Month / National Culinary Arts Month / National Independent Retailer Month

July 4: Independence Day

July 10: 2026 Fall Fest Sponsorships & Galley Room & Promotions Forms Close

July 17: Book Lovers Day (8/9) Marketing Assets - Book Submissions Due

July 20-25: Shark Week

September 2: Fall/Winter Shelf Insider - Book Submissions Due

*SAVE THE DATE* September 13-15: 2026 Fall Fest: Bookstore Tour & Bookseller Conference

LIBROMOBILE IS HOSTING THE OC BOOKSELLERS CLUB QUARTERLY MEETING - SATURDAY, JULY 11TH, 8:30AM-10AM

"Let’s be good neighbors and talk books, sip coffee/tea, and share ideas! Join a community of passionate booksellers in Orange County and participate in supportive discussions. All booksellers in OC are welcome: Indie Bookstores, Indie Authors and Publishers, and Pop-up Book Vendors."

Meeting Focus:

Who are our OC Booksellers & how can we support each other?

Next Session: Saturday, July 11th, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

LibroMobile, 1150S. Bristol St. #A3, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Click here to be added to The OC Booksellers Directory & RSVP. For more questions and/or concerns, email Sarah Rafael Garcia (founder and owner of LibroMobile).