Through programs serving students, teachers, readers, and writers, we honor Pat not simply by remembering what he wrote, but by carrying forward what he believed about the transformative power of story. Continue Reading
Nicole Yackley from Read It Again Books in Suwanee, GA, is one of five recipients of the Susan Kamil Emerging Writers Prize, which awards a $10,000 grant to aspiring writers-booksellers working on a full-length manuscript. Continue Reading
"Storyselling" is the new incarnation of the PBS Advanced Marketing and Design course, with a focus on providing unique experiences for customers. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
Now updated for 2026, SIBA's Banned Books Week Toolkit is designed to be useful to SIBA booksellers not only for their Banned Books Week plans, but also for responding to book challenges in their communities Continue Reading
The retreat is for prospective and new (open under two years) bookstore owners and gives them a chance to share information and advice on the challenges of starting a new business. Continue Reading
There are so many lived experiences across our membership. I am fairly new to the industry, having only been a bookstore owner for 5 years, and am passionate about helping other new/first-time owners solve the same problems I faced. Continue Reading
The criminalization of left-wing literature should also be an immediate concern for general interest bookstores, which have an inherent interest in stocking a broad range of viewpoints without fear of government scrutiny or interference. Continue Reading
SIBA is a great resource for our bookselling community. I've personally benefited from SIBA's programming, I'd like to give back by serving on the Board. It's my hope that my years of experience in a variety of roles and my experience as a bookstore employee would prove useful. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
SIBA bookstore members can participate in our Instagram scavenger hunt to announce the nominees for the Southern Book Prize! This scavenger hunt will drive book lovers to your store’s Instagram profile and increase your social media engagement, plus provide some fun with announcing nominees. Continue Reading
SIBA is encouraging all our member stores to participate in this day to honor one of the biggest Southern supporters of books and children. Continue Reading
