As a result of COVID-19, the book industry supply chain is facing a number of challenges. Here’s what you need to know about printing issues, ordering, and changing on-sale dates. Watch BTW next week for a full guide to Q4.

Get ready for Children’s Institute! Before the event begins in Hopin on Monday, August 30, review the Ci9 FAQ page on BookWeb.org. Here, you’ll find tech tips, a guide to virtual event etiquette, and information about Kumospace, where the opening and closing receptions will take place.

Order your exclusive Children’s Institute merch now! Orders placed by September 8 for the colorful, fun hoodies, T-shirts, and totes will arrive by the end of September. All proceeds go directly to Binc, which helps comic sellers and booksellers with unforeseen financial emergencies.

Register for Small Business Rising's upcoming training on urging Congress to safeguard the right of small businesses to compete on a level playing field. Small Business Rising will be sharing the ins and outs of the Big Tech antitrust bills, answering questions, and taking action. There are two opportunities to attend these events: August 24 at 6:00 p.m. ET and August 25 at 11:00 a.m. ET.

Here are the events on tap for next week:

• August 23 at 4:00 p.m.: What Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Changes Mean for Your Bookstore
• August 24 at 3:00 p.m.: ShopTalk: Nontraditional Stores
• August 26 at 8:00 p.m.: ShopTalk: Open Conversation

Here is the Indie Romance Bestseller List, based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending August 15, 2021.