Here are some next steps and updates for the rest of February: The Princess in Black Temporary Tattoos Update
Unfortunately, we heard from Candlewick Press that we will not be able to offer the free packs of The Princess in Black Tattoos. For stores that ordered these, we apologize for any inconvenience. IndieCommerce and IndieLite
The IndieCommerce team is currently working on a feature that would make it easy for stores to promote and sell IBD products on their websites. IndieCommerce and IndieLite stores will be notified when the feature is ready. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Plan The Day
Start planning your party for IBD! Determine your displays, merchandising, food/drink, games, and events. Check out the ideas shared for last year’s IBD by participating bookstores! We’ve also compiled a list of ideas on BookWeb.org to help! Line up authors, illustrators, and other guests (local artists, community organizations, etc.). The possibilities are endless!
Blackwing Pencil Orders
Stores who have ordered from Blackwing will be hearing from them in February. Each store will receive a phone call and email from a member of the sales team named Abigail, Nick, Dee or Annmarie. They will be confirming the order and shipping address along with notifying stores on what to expect (i.e., invoice, shipping, timeline). Claim A Free Custom Design from Bonfire
Want to offer custom designed Independent Bookstore Day T-Shirts? ABA members can claim a free custom design (one time only) from Bonfire, a free online platform where you can design, sell, fundraise with, and order custom products to build your bookseller brand. Email Taylor Soignoli at [email protected] to get started with your design and have your shirts ready to order before Independent Bookstore Day! To claim the free design, stores must customize the IBD logo t-shirt. Stores can also choose to order the pre-designed IBD apparel from Bonfire. The IBD 2023 General Participation Form is still open!*
To only be included on the searchable map without any purchases, sign-ups are open through March 31, 2023. By completing the General Participation Form, your store is signing up to participate in Independent Bookstore Day. Booksellers must be a logged-in ABA member to access the form. If you do not know your login credentials, please email us at [email protected]. *If you have already ordered exclusives, you do not need to complete this form. Important Reminders: - If your store is in multiple locations, you must fill out a form for each store location or RDC.
- Independent Bookstore Day is open to those who are members of the ABA, as well as their regional booksellers association.
Check out the IBD BookWeb page for additional details like our FAQs and new assets. Here are a few deadlines to keep in mind as we prepare for the celebration: - March 8, 2023: Exclusives arrive at Ingram to ship to stores
- March 15, 2023: IBD Bookmarks arrive at bookstores in Box Mailing
- March 31, 2023: General Participation Form closes
- April 3, 2023: IBD Searchable Map goes live on IndieBound
- Mid April: Stores receive exclusives
- April 24–28, 2023: IBD Spirit Week
- April 29, 2023: Independent Bookstore Day
Questions? Contact Courtney Wallace, Independent Bookstore Day Program Director at [email protected]. |
