Regional Bookseller Organizations Emphasize Authors and Books
Regional bookseller organizations highlight authors and books at various conferences and events.
Regional bookseller organizations have been emphasizing authors and books at various conferences and events across the United States.
New Voices New Rooms, a regional bookseller organization, held its annual conference in Baltimore from August 2-5. The conference featured several keynotes, including "We Will Not Be Silenced: Black Women Shaping Our Narrative," which was moderated by NAIBA president Hannah Oliver Depp of Loyalty Bookstores. The panel featured Afia Atakora, Nicole Dennis-Benn, Soyica Diggs Colbert, and Celeste Headlee.
Another notable event was the "Writing for the Next Generation" children's luncheon panel, which was moderated by SIBA president Julia Davis of the Book Worm Bookstore. The panel featured Gayle Forman, Frederick Joseph, and Daniel Nayeri.
Independent Presses Reception and The Sip and Sizzle Romance Authors Reception were also held during the conference, where several authors signed books.
The NAIBA and SIBA Awards Dinner honored Eileen Dengler, NAIBA's longtime executive director, with the NAIBA Legacy Award.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| New Voices New Rooms | August 2-5 |
| California Independent Booksellers Alliance Fall Fest | September 14-15 |
| New England Independent Booksellers Association Fall Conference | September 15-17 |
| Pacific Northwest Independent Booksellers Association Fall Trade Show | September 27-29 |
| Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association's FallCon | October 4-7 |
| Heartland Fall Forum | October 7-9 |
Other notable events include the California Independent Booksellers Alliance Fall Fest, the New England Independent Booksellers Association Fall Conference, the Pacific Northwest Independent Booksellers Association Fall Trade Show, the Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association's FallCon, and the Heartland Fall Forum.
The conferences and events featured a variety of authors, including Nicola Yoon, Julie Buxbaum, K-Ming Chang, Shirin Yim Leos, and Holly Varni. The events also included panels and discussions on various topics, such as multi-generational patchwork, wildlife, nature vs. nurture, and nonfiction.
The conferences and events also honored authors and artists with awards, including the Golden Poppy Awards Ceremony, which honored California's best authors and artists.
The events also included author signings, including the Independent Presses Reception and The Sip and Sizzle Romance Authors Reception.
The conferences and events were sponsored by various organizations, including Milkweed Editions, which sponsored the Opening Night Party at the Heartland Fall Forum.
The events also featured author speed dating, including the Regional Author Speed Dating event at the Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association's FallCon.
The conferences and events were attended by authors, publishers, and booksellers from across the United States.
The events were covered by the source, Publishers Weekly, which reported on the various conferences and events.
