CALIBA STAFF

Hannah Walcher

Executive Director

hannah@caliballiance.org

Valentina Moberg

Operations Manager

valentina@caliballiance.org

Alecia Reddick

Supporting Staff

alecia@caliballiance.org

JOIN CALIBA'S DISCORD!

Email Valentina to join.

Current CALIBA bookseller membership required.

If you are looking for some help, we have a few booksellers that have already filled out the form! Find a Substitute Bookseller Here (Login Required). If you are having trouble accessing your account, email Valentina.

If you would like to be a Substitute Bookseller, fill out this form!

A NOTE FROM THE CALIBA OFFICE

Dear Booksellers,

We know that the election, along with the holiday season, can be a very difficult time for folks. If you or any of your booksellers are struggling, we want to remind you that BINC provides free mental health assistance. The CALIBA community is here to support you, please feel free to reach out to the Office. We also encourage you to lean on your fellow booksellers -- to chat online, you can join our Discord (email Valentina to join). 

Sincerely,

Hannah, Valentina, and Alecia

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: FROM THE ABA - "WHAT WE DO NEXT"

ABA CEO Allison Hill wrote to members, "Independent bookstores provide inclusive and affirming community spaces; support access to books; ally with librarians and teachers; ensure that people can see themselves reflected in books; champion the right to read and the First Amendment; promote long-form reading that fosters critical thinking; create opportunities for discourse; provide alternatives to monopolies that limit consumer choice; and bring people together. The work of independent bookstores matters more than ever."

Read the entire Bookselling This Week article here.

LAST CHANCE: JAMES PATTERSON HOLIDAY BONUS NOMINATIONS *DUE TOMORROW, NOV. 8TH*

James Patterson is once again supporting independent booksellers with his Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program!

Patterson has pledged a personal contribution of $300,000, to be distributed in amounts of $500, to 600 booksellers from ABA member bookstores.

Booksellers can self-nominate to be considered for a bonus, or they can be nominated by bookstore customers, owners, employees, managers, fellow booksellers, publishing professionals, or authors. Past recipients of James Patterson bonuses and grants are eligible for another bonus.

Submit nominations TOMORROW, November 8th

TIPS FOR USING THE HOLIDAY CATALOG

CALIBA creates the Holiday Catalog to help booksellers sell books and support the organization. With the help of the other regionals, we have compiled a list of ideas for making the most of your holiday catalog that you can find here.

Catalog tip from Heather at Gamble House Bookstore, Pasadena:“We have it in four spots right now—on our check-in desk where people come to purchase tickets (we offer tours of the house), at our "ask me" ambassador table outside, on a table where the tour starts, and in the basement where our volunteers hang out (want to make sure they see it too!). Also starting to include it when folks place an online order.”

Have other ideas on how bookstores can use the Holiday Catalog? Share it on Discord or email Valentina!

Note: All holiday catalog titles have an extra 2% discount on Ingram! No code needed.

Edelweiss list of CALIBA holiday catalog titles.

Download the catalog graphic resources.

Libro.fm has a few promotions this holiday season to support your bookstore, check out the dates and download the marketing assets below!

Holiday Gifts - Libro.fm/gift

The gift of audiobook credit bundles supports your bookshop! Click here for marketing assets.

Libro.fm’s Shop Small Sale - Libro.fm/sale

Libro.fm's limited-time sale on bestselling audiobooks (many $5 or less) runs 11/26-12/2. Click here for marketing assets.

Indies First Special/Plaid Friday/Cider Monday membership offers

Share these special membership offers, good for

3 audiobooks for the price of 1 for customers starting a new 1 credit per month membership. Click here for marketing assets.

Libro.fm’s Credit Bundle Sale - Libro.fm/gift

Libro.fm's limited-time sale on credit bundles (we

only do it once a year) runs 12/10-12/12. Click here for more assets.

APPLY FOR THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE 2025 SCHOLARSHIP

Children’s Institute 2025 is 

June 12–14, in Portland, OR. Scholarship recipients receive waived event fees, a comped hotel room, and up to $600 reimbursement for travel to and from the show. Applications due Wednesday, November 20. 

Apply now!

ORDER INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY EXCLUSIVES & BE INCLUDED ON THE IBD MAP BY NOV. 15TH

Get ready for the 12th annual Independent Bookstore Day, 

April 26, 2025!

Click here to: order your 

IBD exclusives, sign up to participate in IBD, and/or be included on the IBD map.

DOWNLOAD THE "SIMPLIFY THE SEASON" SOCIAL MEDIA ASSETS

The ABA has introduced their holiday campaign, Simplify the Season: Shop Indie. Shop Local. When readers shop at your indie bookstore, you’re giving more than just a book — you’re giving the gift of community, creativity, and connection!

Download media assets now!

*TOMORROW*November 8: Deadline to Submit a Bookseller for James Patterson Holiday Bonus Program

*EXTENDED* November 10: Applications for Second BincTank Cohort Close

November 11: Registration Opens for PBS Course - Event Management (use discount code CALIBAem)

November 15: Deadline for Orders & to be included on the IBD Map

November 18: Budgeting for Buying Seminar(discount code CALIBAis)

November 18: Registration Opens for PBS Course - Inventory Management (use discount code CALIBAim)

November 20: Deadline to Apply for Children's Institute 2025 Scholarship

November 25: 2024 Golden Poppy Awards Finalists Announcement

January 5-15: 2024 Golden Poppy Awards Voting Period

January 30: 2024 Golden Poppy Awards Winners Announcement and Virtual Party

California Bookstores Doing What They Do Best: Supporting Their Communities!

1 - La Playa Books, San Diego - “We would like our followers to know that we remain dedicated to being a safe and inclusive space, to creating awareness around social issues, book banning, anti-intellectualism, and misinformation as long as we are allowed to exist.”

2 - Books Inc., Bay Area - “You are not alone. If you need a calm, safe space, we are open. If you need books for escape, connection, or joy, we are open.”

3 - East Village Book Shop, Sacramento - “Be gentle on yourselves today, friends. 🤍 The bookstore is here for everyone. Everyone is welcome here. Come in if you need a hug. 🥰”

4 - Dandar’s Boardgames & Books, Arcata - “We see you & we care”

5 - A Great Good Place for Books, Oakland - “Feeling overwhelmed? Do you need to escape for a little while? How about a rom-com? GGP has an amazing selection-come on down and pick one up.”

6 - Godmothers, Summerland - “‘The longer I live, the more deeply I learn that love–whether we call it friendship or family or romance –is the work of mirroring and magnifying each other’s light’ – James Baldwin”

7 - Christopher’s Books, San Francisco - “Christopher’s Book is a safe place to be. Come in and just Be.”

Don't forget to follow and tag CALIBA @caliba_20 to be featured!

Click herefor the Los Angeles Times & Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestseller List

Click herefor the San Francisco Chronicle & Northern California Independent Bookstore Bestseller List

• Fall Antiquarian Book Sale Nov. 9th - San Jose
• Book Buyer for Library Shop SD - San Diego
• Events Coordinator for Library Shop SD - San Diego
• Rebound Bookstore for Sale - San Rafael
• Events Coordinator, Linden Tree Books - Los Altos
• Director of Operations, Changing Hands Bookstore - Phoenix, AZ

Alecia

Supporting Staff

The Message

Ta-Nehisi Coates

9780593230381

Hannah

Executive Director

When Among Crows

Veronica Roth

9781250855480

Valentina

Operations Manager

Walking Practice

Dolki Min and Victoria Caudle

9780063258624

• Indie to Indie Playlists
• Join the CALIBA Edelweiss Community - Email Valentina
• Golden Poppy Awards 2023 Resources: digital toolkit, finalist and winners lists, and awards ceremony
• The Brown Bookshelf
• Anti-Censorship Resources
• Binc Foundation's Mental Health Program
• Panorama Picks - Books in Demand at US Libraries
• Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Required for California Employers by July 2024 - Make sure you are compliant!
• Bookseller Summer School 2024 Recordings and Resources
• TheUSA Today Books Pagespotlights an independent bookstore each week. ABA member bookstores canpitch their bookstore to USA Today. 

Click here for a complete list.

Support CALIBA

Publishers support CALIBA when bookstores participate.

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

Hannah Walcher, Executive Director

Livermore CA 94550