LA FIRES EMERGENCY SUPPORT FROM BINC

Our hearts are with our booksellers and their loved ones affected by the fires in Southern California. If you have been affected in any way, please reach out to Binc for assistance. —Hannah, Valentina & Alecia

"We are closely following the developments of the many fire disasters in your state; many people have evacuated their homes, and we hope that you are safe. 

This is a reminder that Binc is here to help."

Click here to view the full letter from Binc.

AUTHOR SUBMISSIONS DUE JANUARY 24TH

Connect your authors and books to 100+ California booksellers! CALIBA is returning to the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, April 1st, 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? Share them in the form below!

Questions? Email Hannah.

SPRING FORUM REP PICKS INTEREST FORM - RESPOND BY FEBRUARY 7TH

Please fill out the form below and let us know if you are interested in participating in one of the upcoming sessions at our Northern (April 1st at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center) or Southern (May, TBA) California Spring Forum. This is just an interest form; we will reach out with an invitation based on past participation and the spaces available.

At each forum, we plan to have two rep pick sessions (one session featuring adult titles, one session featuring children's titles). Each rep will present ~5-7 titles in ~5-7 minutes (# of titles presented will be determined after schedule is finalized). Cost: $200.

The deadline for submissions is February 7th.

Rep picks invitations for the Oakland Spring Forum will be sent the week of February 17th.

CALL FOR SPONSORS

Sponsorships help us keep the event affordable for booksellers and help fund bookseller grants to attend. Please help us get as many booksellers to the event as possible.

Sponsorships include your logo on our website and all printed material, acknowledgment at the Forum, one welcome bag insert, eblasts/banner promotions, and rep picks.

*NOW OPEN* SHELF INSIDER SUBMISSIONS

Want to maximize visibility for your latest titles? Our NEW seasonal newsletters offer prime space to showcase your books to our engaged booksellers and their audiences. Your book will be included in an email listing with cover art, blurb, and a contact link for ARCs or galley requests.

Start thinking about the titles you would like to share with our booksellers! Questions? email Alecia. 

Spring Shelf Insider newsletter sends February 11th.

Click here to learn more.

*LAST CHANCE* PROMOTE YOUR GOLDEN POPPY FINALISTS

Booksellers are voting now. You still have time to promote your finalists with a Golden Poppy E-Blast ($150 $200).

For Your Consideration Promotions will run until January 15th. Email Alecia to schedule a promotion.

Click here to view the 2024 Golden Poppy Award Finalists. 

REGISTER NOW: GOLDEN POPPY VIRTUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

Winners will be announced at the Virtual Golden Poppy Awards on Thursday, January 30th at 7 PM PST. Mark your calendars and RSVP now.