The Reading the West Book Awards honor the best fiction, non-fiction, and illustrated books for adults and children set in one of the MPIBA member states, or created by an author or artist living in the region. The awards celebrate the spirit of the west...
Join ABA For Children's Institute In Milwaukee SAVE THE DATE! Ci2023 will be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from June 5-7, 2023. Applications for scholarships to the 11th annual Children’s Institute in Milwaukee are now open! Applications close Friday, January 6. Apply for a Ci2023 scholarship for...
A key component to a bookstore’s success is finding the right online sales channels. Find out if Whatnot, a successful liveshopping platform, fits your e-commerce strategy. Join the Whatnot Books team and bookstore owners who have used the platform in different ways to reach new...
Join meetings with indie booksellers, indie presses, reps, regionals, and more about how indie presses and indie bookstores can better support and uplift each other. These discussions will focus on identifying challenges, opportunities, and actionable takeaways. Conversation Topics: April 28, 2023, 11:00 am MT: Rethinking...
The winners of the 33rd Annual Reading the West Book Awards will be announced in a virtual ceremony, with recorded acceptance messages from each winner. Stay tuned for details on this event, and make plans to share the news with your customers!
Candice Huber, Owner, Tubby & Coo’s, New Orleans, LA, and Dean of the Professional Booksellers School Bookstore Finances Course will provide an entry level understanding of a store’s profit and loss statement, including a brief look at each individual line item. Presented with the support...
Executive Director Heather Duncan (and board members when they can join us) has open office hours once a month. Hop on the Zoom if you have questions, suggestions, or just want to say hello! JOIN OFFICE HOURS NOW
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This session by Shelf Awareness’ Kristianne Huntsberger will offer best practices for creating, maintaining, and making the most of a customer email list. Kristianne will also walk attendees through the FREE marketing programs provided by MPIBA via Shelf Awareness, as well as other opportunities to...
Facilitated by Mary Williams (Skylight Books, Los Angeles, CA), This roundtable is geared towards those looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of the tools needed to run a successful business. Come with questions, and be prepared to share ideas and best practices. SEE THE...
The Edelweiss support team is offering this opportunity for booksellers from the MPIBA region to meet with them, live, on a Zoom call every two months.They’ll be available for demos, walk-throughs, questions, and the occasional presentations on new tools. Whether you’re just getting started with...
Candice Huber will offer an entry level session covering what is included in the cost of goods line on your P&L and how small tweaks can effect your margins. Presented with the support of the Professional Booksellers School. SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE & REGISTER NOW