03.27.25 CALIBA Publisher News & Information

March 27, 2025

in Publisher Newsletter,

No newsletter next week, we will hopefully see you at the Oakland Spring Forum!

CALIBA Del Mar Spring Forum, May 7, 2025 - Sponsorship Deadline

IN THIS ISSUE

CALIBA Programs & Conferences:

*SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!* 2025 Golden Poppy Awards

*SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES DUE MONDAY, MARCH 31ST* CALIBA Spring Forum: Del Mar

*TUESDAY, APRIL 1ST* CALIBA Spring Forum: Oakland

*SAVE THE DATE* 2025 Fall Fest Exhibitor Submissions Open

Promotional Opportunities:

*THEMES POSTED THROUGH END OF MAY* Authors & Publishers: Social Media Promotions

*SAVE THE DATE* Shelf Insider Submissions Open April 9th

*EXTENDED* $100 Off CALIBA Banners - Schedule in April, Save Through June

*EARLY BIRD BOOKING BONUS* 2025 Indie Winter Catalog: Reserve Ad Space

Booksellers in the News:

Mysterious Galaxy featured in Shelf Awareness

Dates and Deadlines

Bookseller Shoutouts

Bestseller Lists

Classifieds

CALIBA Currently Reading

Resources

NEW MEMBER CORNER

Welcome to CALIBA, Invisible Jet Comics!

Owner: Kris Politopoulos

Establisted: 2023

About Our New Member: Invisible Jet Comics is a woman owned comic book store dedicated to bringing the best in comics, graphic novels, and collectibles to our customers. The store offers a curated selection of new releases, classic issues, indie gems, and a fantastic collection of children’s graphic novels, perfect for young readers discovering the magic of comics. I take pride in our deep collection of social justice graphic novels, showcasing powerful stories that inspire change and amplify diverse voices. As a native of San Francisco, it's important to create a safe place within our community.

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 STAFF

Hannah Walcher

Executive Director

hannah@caliballiance.org

Valentina Moberg

Operations Manager

valentina@caliballiance.org

Alecia Reddick

Supporting Staff

alecia@caliballiance.org

HOUSEKEEPING

UPDATE YOUR RECORDS WITH OUR NEW BANK INFO

Please update your payment records as we’ve switched to

US Bank. If you need more info to update your records please email Valentina.

CALIBA PROGRAMS & CONFERENCES

2025 GOLDEN POPPY AWARDS: SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!

The members of CALIBA present The Golden Poppy Book Awards to recognize the most distinguished books written by writers and artists who make California their home.

Learn more and submit your titles for consideration.

CALIBA Spring Forum Del Mar, May 7, 2025.

DEL MAR SPRING FORUM: SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES DUE MONDAY, MARCH 31ST

CALIBA is meeting at Hilton Garden Inn (Del Mar) for a day of lively conversation, education, rep picks, and networking on Wednesday, May 7th.

Note: Author and Rep Pick invitations are in progress.

Galley Table and Welcome Bag Submissions due by Monday, March 31st

Click here to submit Sponsorship, Welcome Bags & Galley Table submissions.

CALIBA Hotel Group Rate ends

Monday, April 7th

Click here to reserve a hotel room.

Questions? Email Hannah.

OAKLAND SPRING FORUM: TUESDAY, APRIL 1ST

CALIBA is returning to the Oakland Asian Cultural Center for a day of lively conversation, education, rep picks, and networking on Tuesday, April 1st.

Presenting Reps, we'll see you next week!

View the full agenda here: Website | At A Glance PDF

2025 FALL FEST: EXHIBITOR SUBMISSIONS WILL OPEN

IN APRIL

CALIBA is meeting at the South San Francisco Conference Center for two days of lively conversation, education, rep picks, and networking on Wednesday-Thursday, September 17th-18th.

Click here to reserve a hotel room.

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Get your books in front of the most reliable influencers: California's Independent Booksellers

CALIBA Social Media Promotions Example Gif

*THEMES POSTED THROUGH END OF MAY* AUTHORS & PUBLISHERS: SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTIONS

Our booksellers have requested a new way to feature your books as part of their social media marketing. We've come up with a list of themes to promote your titles.

Submit your books today!

SUMMER SHELF INSIDER: SUBMISSIONS OPEN APRIL 9TH

Want to maximize visibility for your latest titles? Our 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. Reach 1k+ booksellers.

SUMMER SHELF INSIDER SENDS: May 14th.

Have Questions? Email Alecia.

PROMOTIONAL OPPPORTUNITIES (CONT'D)

Get your books in front of the most reliable influencers: California's Independent Booksellers

*EARLY BIRD BOOKING BONUS* 2025 INDIE WINTER CATALOG: RESERVE AD SPACE

RAMP is a marketing, sales and production group managing the two seasonal (summer and winter) catalogs for bookstores in four regions, including CALIBA.

Click here to Reserve Ad Space.