10.29.26 CALIBA Publisher News & Information

October 29, 2026

in Publisher Newsletter,

IN THIS ISSUE

SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDRAISERS

*CLOSES TODAY* James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program

HOUSEKEEPING

REACH BOOKSELLERS AS THEY HEAD INTO Q4!

A Year of Promotional Opportunities with CALIBA

*SUBMISSIONS CLOSE MONDAY* Fall/Winter Shelf Insider Newsletter

*SUBMISSIONS OPEN MONDAY* 2027 Golden Poppy Book Awards

2026 Golden Poppy Finalists & Winners Congratulations

Social Media Book Promotions Are Back!

*INTEREST FORMS OPEN IN DECEMBER* 2027 Spring Forum:
Call for Authors & Reps

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

Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers

Indie Next List & Kids' Indie Next List

BLK Bestsellers list - September 2026

SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDRAISERS

James Patterson Bookseller Bonus Program Fall 2026

CLOSES TODAY - JAMES PATTERSON HOLIDAY BOOKSTORE BONUS PROGRAM

James Patterson is once again supporting independent booksellers with a revival of his Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program!

Patterson has pledged a personal contribution of $300,000, to be distributed in amounts of $500, to 600 booksellers from ABA member bookstores.

The nomination form closes TODAY, October 29th. Click here for more information and to nominate booksellers.

MORE SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDRAISERS

HOUSEKEEPING

CALIBA SALES REP DIRECTORY - ARE YOU ON THE LIST?

It's time to update the rep directory (Login required)! The directory is alphabetized by publisher/rep

group and remains keyword searchable. Please check and email Valentina if corrections are needed!

ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATION

REACH BOOKSELLERS AS THEY HEAD INTO Q4

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

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE MONDAY - F/W SHELF INSIDER NEWSLETTER

Now that Fall Conferences are complete - are there more books you wish you'd shared with booksellers?

Maximize the visibility of your Fall and Winter titles with our seasonal newsletter (sending November 9th, 2026). Shelf Insider offers prime space to showcase your latest books to our booksellers and their audiences. Your book will be included in an email listing with cover art, a blurb, and a contact link for ARCs or galley requests. Limit 1 frontlist title per imprint.

F/W SHELF INSIDER NEWSLETTER - $275 (Member) / $300 (Non-Member)

SUBMISSIONS OPEN MONDAY!
2027 GOLDEN POPPY BOOK AWARDS

Get Your Fall/Winter Books by California authors ready for the 2027 Golden Poppy Awards (eligible titles published between November 16, 2026-November 15, 2027)! Click here to learn more about the Golden Poppy Awards.

for your consideration golden poppy eblast

2026 GOLDEN POPPY FINALIST & WINNER CONGRATULATIONS!

Celebrate your Golden Poppy Finalist or Winner in our weekly Bookseller Newsletter or a daily E-Blast (reduced prices). Golden Poppy Digital Promotions are open now and will run through December 31st, 2026.

GP E-BLAST - $150

GP NEWSLETTER AD - $500

SOCIAL MEDIA BOOK PROMOTIONS ARE BACK!

Booksellers will be contributing recommendations for our monthly social media assets. Grab a spot to promote your title alongside bookseller approved book lists each month in 2027. Submit your titles for January (by December 1st) and February (by January 1st) for inclusion in our marketing assets. Limit to 1 title per publisher. Space is limited.

MONTHLY SOCIAL MEDIA - $100

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

MORE DIGITAL PROMOTIONS

2027 CALIBA Spring Forums - Call for Authors + Reps

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 2027 SPRING FORUM CALL FOR AUTHORS & REPS INTEREST FORMS WILL OPEN IN DECEMBER

Pitch your titles to our booksellers at CALIBA's Spring Forums in NorCal (late March) and SoCal (mid May). Our 2027 Spring Forums feature lively conversation, education, rep picks, and networking. Click here to see last year's programming.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

October: LGBTQ+ History Month / Filipino American History Month / National Book Month / National Reading Group Month / National Cookbook Month / TeenTober™ / National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)

*TODAY* October 29: James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program Nominations Close

October 31: Halloween

November: National Native American Heritage Month / Nonfiction November / Picture Book Month

November 1: Día de Muertos

November 2: Fall/Winter Shelf Insider Submissions Due - Schedule Today! / 2027 Golden Poppy Book Award Submissions Open

November 3: General Election Day

November 8: Diwali

November 11: Veterans Day

November 9-13: University Press Week

November 9-15: Children's Book Week

November 26: Thanksgiving

November 27: Plaid Friday