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SIBA Introduces Small Press Industry Membership
SIBA Introduces Small Press Industry Membership

To foster connections between small presses and SIBA's bookstores, SIBA has added a Small Press Industry Membership for any press that publishes 40 or fewer books per year (not including academic or short discounted titles). Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted10/19/2026


Recap: Lunch and Learn / The Professional Booksellers School
Recap: Lunch and Learn / The Professional Booksellers School

The latest Lunch and Learn event with the team behind the Professional Booksellers School gives an in-depth look at what the school offers and what it hopes to achieve. Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted09/15/2026


Lit Circle Events Platform Expands Nationally
Lit Circle Events Platform Expands Nationally

A new event-curation platform created by former bookstore owner Rebecca George is going national. Lit Circle aims to include events from all independent bookstores and literary organizations. Continue Reading

Date posted08/31/2026


Recap: Lunch and Learn / Ingram Covered*
Recap: Lunch and Learn / Ingram Covered*

The latest Lunch and Learn event with Margaret Harrison and Courtney Seitz introduced Covered* the new Ingram website platform for digital review copies (DRCs) launching on August 17th. Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted07/8/2026


2 Upcoming Lunch and Learn Events
2 Upcoming Lunch and Learn Events

Coming up in September and October, SIBA booksellers will have a chance to meet the people behind two very familiar bookseller services: The Professional Booksellers School and Libro.fm. Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted07/6/2026


Hachette Book Group Launches Partnerships with Batch for Books
Hachette Book Group Launches Partnerships with Batch for Books

Hachette Book Group (HBG) is proud to announce its innovative industry partnership with Batch for Books, to provide booksellers with a simpler, more efficient way to manage invoices and payments. After beginning our collaboration with Batch in 2025, HBG will officially go live with Batch on July 7, Continue Reading

Date posted07/1/2026


For Exhibitors: Your Exhibitor Directory Listing
For Exhibitors: Your Exhibitor Directory Listing

Every exhibitor receives a dedicated directory listing with their company name, description, appointment link, and table number. Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted05/4/2026


Batch for Books Announces Partnership with W.W. Norton
Batch for Books Announces Partnership with W.W. Norton

Batch for Books is pleased to announce its newest publisher partnership, with W.W. Norton & Company, reflecting the continued growth of its network and its ongoing commitment to providing bookstores and publishers with a simpler, more efficient way to manage invoices and payments. Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2026


Winter Catalog Listings & Cover Art Contest
Winter Catalog Listings & Cover Art Contest

SIBA booksellers rely on the Winter Catalog as a key part of their 4th quarter marketing. Make your books part of their holiday plans! Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted04/13/2026


State of SIBA: Membership Climbs in First Quarter
State of SIBA: Membership Climbs in First Quarter

SIBA's high retention rate -- well above the average for associations -- indicates SIBA's booksellers are engaged and successful businesses, even in a volatile economy. Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted04/13/2026


NVNR 2026 Author Submissions Close Friday, 4/17
NVNR 2026 Author Submissions Close Friday, 4/17

From panels to receptions to featured authors at meals, NVNR offers many opportunities to get your author in front of booksellers from SIBA and NAIBA. An intimate experience on a grand scale, author appearances are curated to reach their perfect audience of booksellers. Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted04/13/2026


SIBA Promotions now feature reservation calendars
SIBA Promotions now feature reservation calendars

SIBA's promotion options now feature full design specs and reservation calendars. It is now possible to make reservations directly on the SIBA website and check that your preferred run date is available when you place your order. Continue Reading

Postedby Nicki Leone
Date posted03/18/2026