READING THE WEST BOOK AWARDS VOTING CLOSES

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...

ABA CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE 2023: MILWAUKEE

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...

BOOKSELLER SUMMER SCHOOL: LIVE STREAM AND SELL — AN INTRODUCTION TO WHATNOT

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...

INDIE TO INDIE CONVERSATION: RECAP OF BEST PRACTICES & TAKEAWAYS

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...

READING THE WEST BOOK AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

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!

MPIBA VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS

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

BOOKSELLER SUMMER SCHOOL: UP YOUR EMAIL MARKETING GAME

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...

BOOKSELLER SUMMER SCHOOL: OPERATIONS TOOLKIT ROUND-TABLE

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...

EDELWEISS MPIBA VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS

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...