08.21.25 CALIBA Publisher News & Information

August 21, 2025

in Publisher Newsletter,

IN THIS ISSUE

CALIBA Programs & Conferences

Promotional Opportunities

Bookseller Grants & Scholarships

Dates and Deadlines

Bookseller Shoutouts

Bestseller Lists

Classifieds

CALIBA Currently Reading

Resources

CALIBA Bookstore Map

CALIBA Staff

NEW MEMBER CORNER

Welcome to CALIBA, Fables & Fancies!

Owner Name: Ana Buckley

Location: Sierra Madre

Established: March 2025

About Our New Member: I've always dreamed of opening my own store, especially after working other bookstores. This place is everything I'd hoped for, from the giant tree I built in the main room to the vintage bookshelves I sourced from all over Los Angeles. We sell a range on new and used books, some gifts, and lots of stickers. ;)

CALIBA PROGRAMS & CONFERENCES

Congratulations, to our Fall Fest Scholarship winners:

Monique Gonzalez of Handcrafts and Hardbacks (Mobile) & Katherine Gillum of Bookshop Benicia

VIEW THE FULL SCHEDULE

2025 FALL FEST: PRESENTING REP PICKS LINKS DUE TOMORROW, AUG. 22ND

*TOMORROW* August 22nd

Presenting Rep Picks links due to Valentina

August 25th

Check your listing in the Exhibit Hall
Updated Badge List due to Alecia
Author Booth Signing info to Alecia

August 29th

Show Specials due to Alecia
Galley Request Form links to Valentina

WHERE TO STAY IF YOU'RE PARTICIPATING IN FALL FEST

For our group rate, book a room at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd via this link by Monday, August 25th.

Please note: We are running low with rooms in our block at the DoubleTree. Rooms at the DoubleTree are now only available for Wednesday, September 17th. Click here to view more hotel options.

2025 GOLDEN POPPY AWARDS: SUBMIT YOUR TITLES BY SEPTEMBER 15TH

CALIBA members present The Golden Poppy Book Awards to recognize the most distinguished California writers and artists.

We need more titles for the following categories:

-Glenn Goldman Award

-Martin Cruz Smith Award

-Mystery

-Romance

SUBMIT YOUR TITLES NOW

Submissions close September 15th

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Get your books in front of the most reliable influencers: California's Independent Booksellers

Click here for more information.

REACH BOOKSELLERS AS THEY HEAD INTO Q4!

Ensure your book is top of mind as booksellers prepare for the biggest show of the year. Our various promotional options will give your titles the spotlight they need right when booksellers are making key decisions.

SHELF INSIDER (member: $275/non-member: $300): FALL/WINTER TITLES DUE SEPTEMBER 2ND

Our seasonal newsletters showcase your most anticipated books to our booksellers and their audiences. Book now!

SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION ($100):

20% OFF WITH CODE - SOCIAL2025

Our booksellers have requested a new way to feature your books as part of their social media marketing. We've come up with a list of themes to promote your titles. Click here for more info.

One time use only. Code expires December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm PT.

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

Need to pay via invoice? Our promotional products include an option to request an invoice.

BOOKSELLER GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

CALIBA's Glenn Goldman Scholarship Application: Due August 31

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

August: Back to School Month / Black Business Month

August 25: Fall Fest Hotel Group Rate Ends - Book Now!

September: Self-Care Awareness Month / National Hispanic Heritage Month / Digital Catalog pages to stores

September 15: Golden Poppy Awards - Fall Titles Submission Deadline

September 17-18: Fall Fest @ South San Francisco Conference Center

October 1: Target date for catalog delivery to stores and newspapers

October 5-11: Banned Books Week

November 1: Target date for catalog deliver via direct mail

Happy National Dog Day to Tiago of Cellar Door Bookstore (Riverside) and

Beverly Cleary and Judy Blume of Inkspell Books (Half Moon Bay)!

Books Across Borders announces Fall 2025 Fellows - Congrats to Vannessa Martini of Green Apple Books (San Francisco) will attend the Frankfurt Book Fair in November Image of the Day Book Passage Hosts Robert Reich Back-to-School Window Display Once Upon A Time Bookstore PostalWorks in Silver Lake gave a sneak peek at how they’re prepping for fall and winter with new merch The Book Loft in Solvang has a great selection of book recommendations for all ages for Wednesday fans Linden Tree Children’s Books in Los Altos also celebrated the release of a new season of Wednesday with a spooky book display

Florida Free Speech Victory

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

BESTSELLER LISTS

Click here for the Los Angeles Times & Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestseller List

Click here for the San Francisco Chronicle & Northern California Independent Bookstore Bestseller List

CLASSIFIEDS

Part-Time Bookseller - Mrs. Dalloway's, Berkeley
Managing Director of Finance and Operations - City Lights Books, San Francisco
Marketing Manager - Simon & Schuster, Virtual
Part-Time Administrative Assistant - The Collective Book Studio, SF Bay Area

VISIT OUR CLASSIFIEDS

CALIBA CURRENTLY READING

Alecia

Supporting Staff

The Bewitching

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

9780593874325

Hannah

Executive Director

How to Become the

Dark Lord and Die Trying

Django Wexler

9780316392204

Valentina

Operations Manager

Magnolia Parks:

Into the Dark

Jessa Hastings

9780593474945

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