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...
Children’s Book Week, established in 1919, is not only a celebration of books, but of connection. This beloved program continues to grow and adapt each year with new resources and celebration ideas. This year, we invite classrooms and schools, public and school libraries, bookstores, and...
The Simon & Schuster Fall Preview is a special virtual event featuring your favorite authors, illustrators, and editors discussing their Fall 2023 titles from our Adult and Children's lists. INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
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...
The Simon & Schuster Fall Preview is a special virtual event featuring your favorite authors, illustrators, and editors discussing their Fall 2023 titles from our Adult and Children's lists. INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
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. Upcoming Conversation Topics: MAY 12, 2023, 11:00 am MT:...
Filled with an exciting, diverse selection of fiction, non-fiction, and books for young readers, this FREE and easy promotion is the perfect way to engage with your customers this summer. MORE INFORMATION REGISTER YOUR STORE TO PARTICIPATE (If you participated in the Reading the West...
In response to the alarming rise of anti-LGBTQ legislation, book bans, and attempts to repress LGBTQ free expression, our friends at SIBA (the southern independent booksellers alliance) is hosting a panel for booksellers on supporting trans and nonbinary staff and community. The event is open...
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
Increase Your Advocacy Capacity with ILSR Lauren Gellatly, Institute of Local Self-Reliance’s Advocacy and Campaigns Manager, will bring her background in advocacy, economic development, and independent business support to the discussion. She’ll share how to develop advocacy priorities with your board that allows staff to...
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. Upcoming Conversation Topics: May 26, 2023, 11:00 am MT:...
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...