Key Dates to Know:- October 13, 2023: The Independent Bookstore Day 2024 catalog goes live on the Indie Bookstore Day Website
- October 20, 2023: Indie Bookstore Day 2024 Order and Participation Form goes live through the Member Dashboard
- November 10, 2023: Indie Bookstore Day 2024 Exclusives Order Form closes
- March 31, 2024: General Participation Form closes
- April 5, 2024: Indie Bookstore Day Searchable Map goes live on IndieBound
- Early- to mid-April: All exclusives ship to bookstores
- April 22–26, 2024: Indie Bookstore Day Spirit Week
- April 27, 2024, the last Saturday in April: Independent Bookstore Day
How to Participate:There are two ways to participate in Independent Bookstore Day: - To purchase the exclusives and be included on the searchable map, sign-ups are open October 20–November 10, 2023. You must purchase a minimum of 20 items (individually or bulk packaged — a bulk packaged item counts as one) in order to receive the freebies like bookmarks and stickers. Blackwing pencils and T-shirts do not count towards the 20-item minimum.
- To only be included on the searchable map without any purchases, sign-ups are open October 20, 2023–March 31, 2024.
Important Reminders: - Lock in your orders before November 10; changes won’t be possible due to supply chain issues.
- Independent Bookstore Day is open to stores who are members of ABA, as well as their regional booksellers association.
- Make sure to have an Ingram Account number ready to order exclusives. Set up your account at Ingram Onboarding.
Stay tuned for future updates via our newsletters, offering sneak peeks, marketing assets, party planning tips, how to display and market your exclusives, and much more. Questions? Contact Courtney Wallace, Independent Bookstore Day Program Director at [email protected]. |
