Charis, a 51-year-old feminist bookstore, has used the concept of Radical Hospitality to build accessible spaces for people of different abilities, identities, politics, and needs for decades. Join Charis for pragmatic tips on making your store a space where people feel welcomed and valued. Continue Reading
This session draws on real-world cases covering lease negotiations, partnering with other organizations, financing, and contract review. Attendees will also learn the legal community’s predictions regarding AI in the arts, copyright law, and ethical implications. Continue Reading
NVNR’s 2026 Publicity Speed Dating event will be hosted on Zoom on May 7th. This is an opportunity for booksellers to meet publicists and share all the unique events they host in their store. Continue Reading
SIBA’s Lunch & Learn series brings industry partners to SIBA booksellers to share tips on the best ways to work together to save time, take advantage of benefits, and sell more books. Continue Reading
SP has worked with SIBA since 2016 in website development and administration despite majoring in Art History, earning an MFA in Creative Writing, and not knowing what a spreadsheet was until she was 40. Continue Reading
Meet booksellers from NAIBA and SIBA and hear about all the unique events they host in their stores. This virtual event begins at 9:30 am and ends at around 4:30 pm, with a lunch break. Continue Reading
Forthcoming books for young readers that SIBA booksellers are buzzing about! RTNext! Kids Bookseller ResourcesEdelweiss Collection | Flyer | Flyer Graphic (image) Read why Southern indie booksellers love these books: The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan by Jasmine Warga A delightful tale of... Continue Reading
SIBA booksellers LOVE our summer catalog. They use it from Memorial Day to Labor Day in multiple ways to reach readers in-store, at offsites, and virtually. Continue Reading
Now is the time to check your account, update your member information. and renew or become a member of SIBA. Continue Reading
The books, audiobooks, music, movies, and television shows that have the SIBA staff riveted this week Continue Reading
The events team at Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers is always coming up with creative ideas for events to get folks in the door time & again. From wine pairings to book clubs to book fairs, they craft gatherings that are a win-win for all involved. Continue Reading
The Buxton Civic Association has launched its first-ever scholarship fund in memory of beloved community member (and long-time SIBA member) and bookstore owner Marjean “Gee Gee” Rosell, aiming to support Hatteras Island students as they pursue higher education. Continue Reading
