3.27.24 CALIBA Publisher News & Information

Publisher Newsletter,

IN THIS ISSUE

  • RAMP Holiday Catalog Program Promotion
  • Last Chance to Book and Save! $100 Off Banner Promotions
  • *Submissions Close Today, March 27th* Spring Forum San Pedro May 22
  • Binc - Susan Kamil Sponsorship for Emerging Writers
  • Bestseller Lists
  • Dates and Deadlines
  • Classifieds
  • Golden Poppy 2024 Submissions
  • Resources

RAMP HOLIDAY CATALOG PROGRAM PROMOTION

Dear Publishing Partner,

RAMP and the independent bookstores we support are committed to celebrating community and increasing the identity representation of the titles in our holiday and other seasonal catalogs. By elevating books and creators from underrepresented perspectives, we are providing a key opportunity to showcase these important titles by leveraging the influential word-of-mouth and personalized recommendations of indie booksellers nationwide.

RAMP print and digital holiday catalogs will reach 8 million+ consumers this fall. Our stores are loudly and repeatedly asking for catalogs representing diverse communities including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, differently abled, neurodiverse, and more. Help us amplify these voices by featuring your favorite inclusive titles and creators in our 2024 holiday catalogs. To support your efforts, NAIBA, GLIBA, SIBA, and CALIBA are offering a complimentary e-blast or newsletter ad for each title that meets this criteria. 

You have (diverse) books. We have (diverse) readers.

Ann Seaton and Hannah Walcher, Executive Directors, CALIBA

Eileen Dengler, Executive Director, NAIBA     

Larry Law, Executive Director, GLIBA      

Linda-Marie Barrett, Executive Director, SIBA

CLICK FOR HOLIDAY CATALOG RATE INFO - Reservations Due June 15

Last Chance to Save! --Schedule in March and save through June

$100 0ff banner promotions. Month of March. One-month homepage banner ad now $550. Newsletter banner ad now $525. Book now!

*SUBMISSIONS CLOSE TODAY* CALL FOR AUTHORS

Call for Authors and Sponsors | San Pedro Spring Forum

5.22.2024 at the LA Yacht Club

Connect your authors and books to 75 California booksellers! CALIBA is setting sail at the LA Yacht Club for a day of lively conversation, education, rep picks, and networking.

Have a great idea for a panel, presentation, or creative addition to the day? We'd love to hear it!

The deadline for submissions is TODAY, March 27th.

Questions? Email ann@caliballiance.org

Click here to submit an author

Author invitations for the Oakland Spring Forum will be sent the week of April 8th.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Submit a title for our galley table
Susan Kamil Scholarship for Emerging Writers. A $10,000 writing scholarship for booksellers and comic retailers.

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

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

  • March: Indie Press & Women's History Month

  • April 27: Independent Bookstore Day

  • May 22: Spring Forum San Pedro

  • Sept. 17 & 18: Fall Trade Show - Pasadena Hilton

GOLDEN POPPY 2024 SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN

Books published between November 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024, are eligible. Please mail books published before April 30, 2024, in April to give our readers plenty of time to review all of the entries.

Find details and submit your titles

CLASSIFIEDS

Resources

Click here for a complete list.

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Support CALIBA

Publishers support CALIBA when bookstores participate.

Bookstore Participation = Publisher Sponsorship = CALIBA = Bookstore Education, Advocacy, Networking +++

Ann Seaton, Stonyford 415-561-7686 ext. 101

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