11.05.26 CALIBA Publisher News & Information

November 5, 2026

in Publisher Newsletter,

Submit your November and December 2026 Titles Today!

Eligible Titles Published Nov. 16, 2026-Nov. 15, 2027

IN THIS ISSUE

HOUSEKEEPING

REACH BOOKSELLERS AS THEY HEAD INTO Q4!

*SUBMISSIONS OPEN* 2027 Golden Poppy Book Awards

2026 Golden Poppy Finalists & Winners Congratulations

A Year of Promotional Opportunities with CALIBA

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 - October 2026

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.

Check out our promotional opportunities.

SUBMISSIONS OPEN! 2027 GOLDEN POPPY BOOK AWARDS

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

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

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

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.