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Appearing on the April 28 livestream with Hale will be director Jerusha Hess and producer Stephenie Meyer as well as a number of cast members.

The informational guide defines coronavirus, explains why everyday routines have been disrupted, and lays out how everyone can do their part to help.

The campaign includes downloadable marketing materials for small businesses, including email templates and social media posts. 

Each participating publisher has identified one backlist title — an enduring hand-sell with a proven track record — for which they will donate 100 percent of the profit to the campaign.

To be considered for a grant, bookstores can visit SaveIndieBookstores.com to fill out a short application.

NAIBA, Michael Connelly, BookCon, and Shelf Awareness have all stepped up to show their support. 

As the IndieCommerce team explains, according to recent data, if booksellers can drive customers to their websites, they are more likely to make an online purchase than ever before.

Here, Libro.fm shares updates about new bookseller hires, the #SocksForBinc promotion, and special offers for a virtual celebration on what would have been Independent Bookstore Day, April 25.

The event will feature Ann Goldstein, Sam Bett, Jennifer Croft, and “Comma Queen” Mary Norris; all proceeds will benefit the #SaveIndieBookstores campaign.