8.22.24 CALIBA Bookseller News & Information

August 22, 2024

in Bookseller Newsletter,

IN THIS ISSUE

CALIBA Executive Director Hannah Walcher featured in Publishers Weekly

Tri-West Summer School Last Class: 8/28 @ 12PM - Ask an Expert: Budgeting for Bookstores

Fall Fest '24 in Pasadena

*Deadline 8/27*: Reserve Your Room!
"What Was Your Favorite Part of CALIBA Fall Fest?"
View the Schedule

The ABA Right to Read Handbook comes out September 16

PBS - New in Independent Study

Indie to Indie Playlists for Back to School

Dates and Deadlines

Bookstore Shoutouts

Bestseller Lists

Classifieds

CALIBA Currently Reading

Bookseller Resources

CALIBA STAFF

Hannah Walcher

Executive Director

hannah@caliballiance.org

Valentina Moberg

Operations Manager

valentina@caliballiance.org

Emma Marie

Supporting Staff

emma@caliballiance.org

Join CALIBA's Discord!

Email Valentina to join.

Current CALIBA bookseller membership required.

CHECK OUT THE UPDATED CALIBA BOOKSELLER MAP!

The CALIBA map contains bookstores and provisional bookstores in good standing. Don't see your store on the map? Email Emma at emma@caliballiance.org.

Do you have some extra time and could use a bit of extra cash?

Yes! I can help!

Be sure to share with your fellow booksellers!

Find a Substitute Bookseller Here (Login Required)

The information you provide will be a resource on the CALIBA website to current bookstore members. This is not intended to be a job search, but filling a temporary gap in staffing during difficult times.

FALL REGIONALS 2024: FORGING CONNECTIONS IN CALIFORNIA: PW TALKS WITH CALIBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HANNAH WALCHER

After being announced as the California Booksellers Alliance’s new executive director in February, Hannah Walcher, former director of Books Inc.’s nonprofit Reading Bridge book fair program, officially started work in June. She takes over from former co-EDs Kristin Rasmussen and Ann Seaton. Walcher spoke with PW about her bookselling journey, CALIBA’s top priorities, and her excitement for the upcoming Fall Fest in Pasadena.

Did you foresee a leadership career in bookselling?...

Click here to read the article.

ONE WEEK LEFT OF LEARNING!

Join us for our last FREE, virtual summertime session.

Up Next:

Wednesday, August 28 @ 12PM PT

Ask an Expert: Budgeting for Bookstores

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Missed the Live Event? Watch the Recordings Here!

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor:

Scholastic Inc.

Education Sponsors:

The Independent Bookseller

Bookish Birds

Stanford University Press

CALIBA FALL FEST SEPT 17-18 IN PASADENA

ACCOMMODATIONS *DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, AUG. 27*

Click here to reserve a room with CALIBA's block.

VIEW THE SCHEDULE

Entry is free to CALIBA member bookstores and their staff. Seating is limited for author breakfast and lunch sessions. Register now to reserve your seat and for fast and easy check-in.

Fall Fest online registration closes September 5th. Current membership required to register for Fall Fest.

Having issues logging into your account? Email Valentina.

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

Click the link above to see our list of exhibitors and show specials. More details to come.

Look forward to Exhibit Hall Raffles: Participate in the Exhibit Hall during Fall Fest for a chance to win $100!

Last year we asked booksellers:

"What was your favorite part of CALIBA Fall Fest?"

Click here to watch

the video.

ABA RIGHT TO READ HANDBOOK COMES OUT SEPTEMBER 16TH

The ABA Right to Read Handbook: Fighting Book Bans and Why It Matters will be released September 16, just in time to have on your displays for Banned Books Week! It features an accessible history of book censorship, explainers on the current crisis, how-tos for organizing in your community, and interviews with activists, authors, booksellers, and parents. The 150-page, full-color handbook was written by ABA’s Philomena Polefrone, will retail at $18, and is available through the Ingram distribution network.

To help you decide if it’s right for your store, ABA is making digital ARCs available upon request. Additionally, IngramSpark and Booklove are doing a giveaway of 15 print copies of the handbook.

PBS - NEW IN INDEPENDENT STUDY

Professional Booksellers School: Independent Study

NEW CLASSES AND BOOK BUNDLES

Staff Handbook Class - get great advice and stop putting off this important task!

Store Fundamentals: Vital Documents Bundle - get even MORE advice and create your store's handbook, definition, and emergency prep plan!

Handselling Children's Books Class - children's books ARE different, as you're selling books to both kids and parents. Get advice from expert Heather Hebert, 2nd-generation owner of Children's Book World.

Use discount code CALIBAis and save!

For clarity on CALIBA reimbursements: CALIBA will reimburse booksellers for the completion and certification of the regular courses offered, not Independent Study. For those auditing courses, 1/2 of the cost will be reimbursed with proof of attendance. To qualify, booksellers must be owners or employees of a current CALIBA bookstore.

INDIE TO INDIE PLAYLISTS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL

The Independent Publishers Caucus is excited to announce a new wrinkle to the Indie-to-Indie Playlist program – in addition to monthly lists of titles to include in your themed displays, they'll be adding four quarterly lists of children's books.

Take a look at this month's two playlists, one focusing on Back to School Books for Grownups and another focusing on Back to School Books for Young Readers! Or, click through to visit the playlist home on the Indie-to-Indie website.

INDIE TO INDIE INFORMATION