The Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance created the Wanda Jewell Scholarship Fund in honor of its much-beloved former Executive Director who retired in 2020. The scholarship, which is funded by authors, provides financial support for bookseller professional development through education and networking at in-person SIBA-sponsored events. This scholarship is meant to help defray the costs of travel, lodging, meals, and other expenses.  As part of our commitment to continued training and staff development, we hope to help a dedicated bookseller who wants to attend, but otherwise couldn’t.  We urge booksellers from typically underrepresented groups to apply.  Please write a letter of need and desire and email to lindamarie@sibaweb.com
Deadline to apply is April 1