Are you going to BEA and pitching your store to publishers? There’s still time to create a press kit, or update your existing one. Even if you're not going to BEA, having an up-to-date press kit is invaluable for events programming and media inquiries. The following stores took part in last year’s webinars with Maribeth Pelly, the event planner for Booktowne (NJ) and a professional marketing consultant, who live-critiqued eight press kits from small and large stores with different approaches to their events programming. A number of these stores are updating their press kits for BEA, but their 2018 versions are below. Want inspiration? Take a few moments to check these out:

Square Books Press Kit

Quail Ridge Books Press Kit

Main Street Books Press Kit

Horton’s Books & Gifts Press Kit

Ernest & Hadley Booksellers Press Kit

Bookmarks Press Kit

Here's a link to the recorded webinars (you'll need to log in to view, but so worth your time!):

A Template and Checklist are also available at the above link.

Keep in mind when updating:

• Add in the events you've hosted since last spring

• Include links or quotes from any news featuring your store

• Double check your community resources and spaces to make sure the information is up to date.

• Make sure your contact information is up to date, especially for specific staff contacts like event coordinators and buyers.