LA WILDFIRES UPDATE

The fires are contained, but the work to rebuild continues. We will continue to update the LA Wildfires Mutual Aid Google document to share ways that you can support bookstores affected by the fires. You can find this document plus resources for booksellers affected by the fire on the CALIBA LA Fires Resource page.

CALIBA PROGRAMS

CALIBA’s COMPLIMENTARY SUMMER CATALOG - ORDER BY MARCH 15TH

Our FREE 2025 Indie Summer Reading Guides are back! Order through RAMP (Regional Association Marketing & Promotion) to get the following:

• 500 complimentary print catalogs shipped to you at no cost to you
• Free digital catalog included for use on your website, email marketing, and social media
• Includes a curated list of 40 summer titles
• Additional print copies can be purchased–$55 per 500 copies
• Spare yourself the time and money of making a summer marketing plan; delegate it to CALIBA!

Click here to order your free catalogs by March 15th. Your catalogs will arrive by May 8th. 

Click here for tips to promote the curated titles to your customers.

*FUNDRAISER LAUNCH* THE GOLDEN POPPY AWARDS WILDFIRE FUNDRAISER FOR BINC: HELP SOCAL BOOKSELLERS REBUILD

The Golden Poppy Awards celebrate California authors and illustrators. We couldn't celebrate our state's amazing creators without acknowledging the tragic effect the wildfires in Southern California have had on our bookstore members and their communities. Therefore, we are partnering with The BINC Foundation to help California booksellers affected by the fires rebuild, heal, and move forward. 

Click here to donate now.

2025 GOLDEN POPPY AWARDS COMMITTEES: A FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE!

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance presents the Golden Poppy Awards in recognition of the most distinguished books written and illustrated by creators who have made California their home. Committees for each category are made up of booksellers throughout the state tasked with developing a final ballot that will be voted upon by CALIBA's bookstore membership and their employees. Click here for more info.

Most categories are now full; CALIBA is seeking members for the following committees:

• Nonfiction
• Mystery
• Poetry
• Martin Cruz Smith Award for Emerging, Diverse Voices

Interested in joining a Golden Poppy Committee? Email Valentina.

BOOKSELLER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

The CALIBA Office will be pairing booksellers interested in learning from each other to help their businesses thrive.

To participate:

1. Fill out the form below.
2. Based on your responses, CALIBA will connect you with a mentor/mentee that aligns with you.
3. Meet with your mentor/mentee in person, virtually, or over the phone!

Are you a new bookseller in need of advice? Fill out the mentee form.

Are you an experienced bookseller with bookselling knowledge you'd like to pass on? Fill out the mentor form.

CALIBA COMMITTEE SPOTLIGHT: POLITICAL ADVOCACY

The Political Advocacy Committee was created to explore ways CALIBA can engage with local, state and federal agencies to advocate for issues and policies important to the success and well-being of California bookstores and booksellers. One current goal of this committee will be the creation and organization of resources for battling book bans. We are looking for passionate go-getters! Click here to fill out the form.