12.05.24 CALIBA Bookseller News & Information

Bookseller News & Information

IN THIS ISSUE

Substitute Bookseller Program

 

Golden Poppy Finalists & Resources

 

Golden Poppy Merchandise & Display Contest

 

Judging by the Cover Promoting Golden Poppies

 

Holiday Catalog Tips & Rebate Form

 

Bring Jólabókaflóð to Your Store

 

Binc Year-End Campaign Continues

 

Register for Professional Booksellers School

 

Dates and Deadlines

Bookseller 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

 

Alecia Reddick

Supporting Staff

alecia@caliballiance.org

JOIN CALIBA'S DISCORD!

Email Valentina to join.

Current CALIBA bookseller membership required.

Ingram Content Group

HOLIDAY SHIPPING CUTOFF DATES FROM INGRAM

Ingram recommends December 16, 2024 as the last day you should order to ship in time for Christmas.

 

Please note: These are shipping guidelines based on current information, which may change as the season moves forward.

GAP IN STAFFING DURING

THE HOLIDAY SEASON? 

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

 

If you would like to be aSubstitute Bookseller, fill out this form! The information you provide will be a resource on the CALIBA website to current bookstore members who will need to login to access it.

 

This is not intended to be a job search, but simply filling a temporary gap in staffing during difficult times.

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GOLDEN POPPY FINALISTS

Golden Poppy Finalists were announced last week! Click here to view the 2024 Golden Poppy Award Finalists. Voting for the winners will take place January 5th-15th. The Virtual Golden Poppy Awards will take place on January 30th at 7 PM PST. Mark your calendars and register for the event now

 

Interested in joining a Golden Poppy Committee? Click here to fill out the 2025 Committee Interest FormDeadline to submit your interest is January 1st.

CALIBA Golden Poppy Resources: poster, shelf talker and edelweiss list

GOLDEN POPPY RESOURCES FOR BOOKSTORES

Finalist posters, QR code sign, and shelf-talkers for displays. Click here to download the Finalist Toolkit.

 

Ingram is providing a 2% discount on Golden Poppy Finalists, no code needed. Runs through Jan. 31st

2024 Golden Poppy Award Finalist Stickers & Merchandise

GOLDEN POPPY MERCHANDISE

Your Bookstore can request FREE removable Finalist stickers. NEW THIS YEAR: Golden Poppy merchandise that you can sell in your store! Click here to order stickers and merchandise.

2023 Golden Poppy Display Contest Winner: Bookshop Benicia

2024 GOLDEN POPPY DISPLAY CONTEST

Make a Golden Poppy display by January 15th and tag us on Instagram (@caliba_20) for a chance to win $100 for your store! 2023 Display Contest Winner: Bookshop Benicia (pictured).

 

Click here for the Golden Poppy digital toolkit to help with your displays.

Judging by the Cover Golden Poppy Instagram Post

LOOK AT ALL THOSE GOLDEN POPPIES! JUDGING BY THE COVER IN FRESNO

"You know what it is! 🐻✨ We’re thrilled to feature @caliba_20 Golden Poppy Finalist titles here at Judging by the Cover! 🎉 These books spotlight the incredible talent of the Golden State. 

 

From captivating mystery stories, multigenerational immigrant stories, LGBTQ+ love stories, guidebooks for grief, and more! These finalists represent the best of California’s literary landscape this year. 📚💜" – Judging by the Cover on Instagram

 

Show us how you are sharing the Golden Poppy Finalists in your store by tagging us (@caliba_20) on Instagram.

HOLIDAY CATALOG TIPS & REBATE FORM

CALIBA + Ramp 2024 Holiday Catalog

TIPS FOR USING THE CATALOG

Add the catalog in bags, book shipments, hand out at your events and other community retail locations.

 

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

 

Click here for more tips on making the most of your holiday catalog!

CATALOG REBATE FORM

It’s that time of year! Thank you for ordering your holiday catalogs. CALIBA will provide up to $200 rebate for bookstores that participated in newspaper insertions and saturation mailing. 

 

Click here to fill out the form.

BRING JÓLABÓKAFLÓÕ TO YOUR STORE

BRING JÓLABÓKAFLÓÕ TO YOUR STORE!

Jólabókaflóð, the Icelandic tradition of gifting books on Dec. 24 (and then curling up with hot chocolate to read!) is every reader’s dream come true!

Want to bring this tradition to your store? ABA collected some ideas for how you can incorporate Jólabókaflóð in your bookstore. You can also download Jólabókaflóð social media assets and marketing tips on BookWeb.

BINC YEAR-END CAMPAIGN CONTINUES

Binc Year-End Campaign Comic Store Matching Donation

The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation’s year-end campaign, I Stand with Book and Comic Stores, needs to raise $150,000 before Dec. 31, 2024, to ensure it can continue its commitment to never turn anyone in need away.

 

To date, 399 grants have been provided to book and comic people and their families compared to 312 in all of 2023. 

 

“The people who keep the doors of our beloved community bookstores and comic shops open need our support more now than ever,” said Binc Executive Director Pam French. “Binc is receiving 60% more calls for help from booksellers and comic retailers than before the pandemic. There are many worthy causes seeking support this Giving Tuesday and we’re grateful to everyone who thinks Binc.”

 

To donate and have the donation matched for greater impact, click here.

REGISTER FOR PROFESSIONAL BOOKSELLERS SCHOOL

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CALIBA will reimburse booksellers for completion and certification of each live course. For those auditing courses, 1/2 of the cost will be reimbursed with proof of attendance.

Event Management

Registration OPEN - almost full

Course begins: Jan. 13, 2025

Tuition: $375 

Discount code: CALIBAem

Inventory Management

Registration OPEN - almost full

Course begins: Jan. 15, 2025

Tuition: $375 

Discount code: CALIBAim

Basic Bookselling

Registration opens: Jan. 6, 2025

Course begins: Mar. 4, 2025

Tuition: $125 

Discount code: to come

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

December 16: Ingram Order Deadline for Christmas Shipping

 

December 24: Celebrate Jólabókaflóð

 

December 25: CALIBA Office Closed in Observance of Christmas

 

December 25-January 2: Hannukah

 

December 26-January 1: Kwanzaa 

 

January 1: New Year's Day

 

January 1: Deadline to Apply for 2025 Golden Poppy Awards Committee

 

January 5-15: 2024 Golden Poppy Awards Voting Period

January 6: PBS Basic Bookselling Course Registration Opens

 

January 13: PBS Event Management Course Starts

 

January 13: PBS Store & Operations Management Course Registration Opens

 

January 15: Deadline to Enter the Golden Poppy Display Contest

 

January 15: PBS Inventory Management Course Starts

 

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

Golden Poppy Finalists shoutouts: 1 - Ying Cheng Compestine, author of Growing Up Under A Red Flag, expresses gratitude for the Golden Poppy nomination and more. 2 - Silver Unicorn Books celebrating the Golden Poppy nomination of it’s events manager, Casey W. Robinson, author of Small Things Mended 3 - Tomas Moniz, author of All Friends are Necessary, is making the most of the Golden Poppy nomination. Keep hustling! 4 - Sarah Ghazal Ali and Carolina Ixta, Golden Poppy Finalist Authors posing together with their nominated tomes.

Golden Poppy Finalists shoutouts:

1 - Ying Cheng Compestine, author of Growing Up Under A Red Flag, expresses gratitude for the Golden Poppy nomination and more.

2 - Silver Unicorn Books celebrating the Golden Poppy nomination of it’s events manager, Casey W. Robinson, author of Small Things Mended

3 - Tomas Moniz, author of All Friends are Necessary, is making the most of the Golden Poppy nomination. Keep hustling!

4 - Sarah Ghazal Ali and Carolina Ixta, Golden Poppy Finalist Authors posing together with their nominated tomes.

Celebrating some bookstore milestones: 1 - La Playa Books, in San Diego, is celebrating their 8th anniversary! 🎉 2 - Bloodstone Bookshop, in Sacramento, held their first pop-up event.⛺ ---- 3 - Napa Bookmine is making holiday shopping fun with a game of Small Business Holiday Bingo; getting customers to explore local shops. 😍   4 - Pages: A Bookstore, in Manhattan Beach, displays their festive book tree and holiday treats.🌲 5 - Word Horde Emporium, in Petaluma, showing off their window display that ties into their 13 days of Creepmas deals.👀 6 - Chevalier’s Books, in Los Angeles, is raising awareness for their “Books for the Incarcerated” fundraiser. Keep going, almost at goal!📚 7 - Peninsula Book Collaborative, in Daly City, offers a list of ways to support their nonprofit and keep their mission going.❤️ 8 - Green Apple Books on the Park, in San Francisco, “Give the Purr-fect Gift This Season with A Book” 🐈 9 - Monarch Books, in Arroyo Grande, has new store totes in stock! 🛍️ 10 - Marcus Books, in Oakland, and Eastwind Books, in Berkeley, are teaming up to host a Holiday Book Festival on December 15th. 🌟  11 - Avid Reader Bookstore, in Davis, kicked off their Staff Top 5 with their manager, Holly’s picks that she would like this year.🎁  Don't forget to follow CALIBA @caliba_20!

Celebrating some bookstore milestones:

1 - La Playa Books, in San Diego, is celebrating their 8th anniversary! 🎉

2 - Bloodstone Bookshop, in Sacramento, held their first pop-up event.⛺

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3 - Napa Bookmine is making holiday shopping fun with a game of Small Business Holiday Bingo; getting customers to explore local shops. 😍 

4 - Pages: A Bookstore, in Manhattan Beach, displays their festive book tree and holiday treats.🌲

5 - Word Horde Emporium, in Petaluma, showing off their window display that ties into their 13 days of Creepmas deals.👀

6 - Chevalier’s Books, in Los Angeles, is raising awareness for their “Books for the Incarcerated” fundraiser. Keep going, almost at goal!📚

7 - Peninsula Book Collaborative, in Daly City, offers a list of ways to support their nonprofit and keep their mission going.❤️

8 - Green Apple Books on the Park, in San Francisco, “Give the Purr-fect Gift This Season with A Book” 🐈

9 - Monarch Books, in Arroyo Grande, has new store totes in stock! 🛍️

10 - Marcus Books, in Oakland, and Eastwind Books, in Berkeley, are teaming up to host a Holiday Book Festival on December 15th. 🌟 

11 - Avid Reader Bookstore, in Davis, kicked off their Staff Top 5 with their manager, Holly’s picks that she would like this year.🎁

 

Get featured with CALIBA (tag @caliba_20), Shelf Awareness, and USA Today!

BESTSELLER LISTS

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

 

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

CLASSIFIEDS

For a complete list, visit our classifieds

CALIBA CURRENTLY READING:

Alecia

Supporting Staff

A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya

A Cruel Thirst

Angela Montoya

9780593643372

Hannah

Executive Director

The Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo

The Witches of El Paso

Luis Jaramillo

9781668033227

Valentina

Operations Manager

A Master of Djinn by P. Djeli Clark

A Master of Djinn

P. Djèlí Clark

9781250267665

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CALIBA BOOKSELLER RESOURCES

Golden Poppy Awards 2024 ResourcesEdelweiss List of Titles (Note: 2% Ingram Discount)

Holiday Catalog Resource PageEdelweiss List of Titles (Note: 2% Ingram Discount)

Simplify the Season Social Media Assets

Indie to Indie Playlists

Join the CALIBA Edelweiss Community - Email Valentina

The Brown Bookshelf

Anti-Censorship Resources

Panorama Picks - Books in Demand at US Libraries

Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Required for California Employers by July 2024 - Are you compliant?

Bookseller Summer School is Out - Access the Videos

Shelf Awareness features bookstore news daily. To submit bookstore news email news@shelf-awareness.com.

TheUSA Today Books Page spotlights an independent bookstore each week. ABA member bookstores can pitch their bookstore to USA Today.Good Luck!

 

Click here for a complete list.

ABA. American Booksellers Association

ABA LINKS

Order "Right to Read" Handbooks for your Store

ABFE: ABA's Free Expression Initiative

Current and Previous ABACUS Data

Monthly Marketing Calendars

Nominate Someone for the ABA Board

ABA Event & Program Calendar

Indie Next List Deadlines

Report Sales to New York Times, Indie Bestseller Lists

ABA Affiliate Partnership Offers for Members

Independent Bookstore Day Newsletter

6 Steps to Help Deal with Curation Protests

Training Staff to Handle Curation Challenges

Dealing with Online Harassment Tool Kit

Binc Book Industry Charitable Foundation logo

BINC LINKS

Binc Mental Heath Wellness Program

Financial Assistance for BOOKSELLERS

Scholarship Opportunities

 

Professional Booksellers School

PROFESSIONAL BOOKSELLERS SCHOOL LINKS

A Learners' Guide to PBS Independent Study

Basic Bookselling Self Guided

Basic Bookselling Store Subscription

Bookstore Financial Literacy Bundle

Upcoming Courses

CALIBA Reimbursement Details

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Livermore CA 94550

 

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