SIBA has been encouraging booksellers to look forward to the return of SIBA's in person annual conference at New Voices New Rooms in Arlington, Virginia in August. Registration is open, and financial assistance is available.

But don't lose sight of the fact that NVNR is a year-round event platform that brings together booksellers from SIBA and NAIBA, its sister organization to the north. There are a number of NVNR virtual events on the horizon which can be invaluable to SIBA bookstores.

SIBA is committed to making it as easy as possible for every bookseller to attend NVNR23. A number of scholarships and grants are available to bookstores to help defray travel and show expenses.

NVNR OWNERS RETREAT | Register
5/22 at 7:00 PM ET

The second of its now quarterly Owners Retreats. The first, held in January, proved to be so productive that SIBA and NAIBA store owners asked it to become a regular event throughout the year. The May retreat will be virtual, there will be an in-person retreat at NVNR23 in August, and then another virtual retreat for the fall in October. Your best support and resource are your fellow store owners.

NVNR PUBLICITY SPEED DATING
6/14-6/15 Cost is $35
Event Details | Register

Pitch your store to publishers and publicists. This is your chance to speak directly to publishers about your store's strengths and audience, and get on their radar for future author events and support. This event is especially important for new bookstores open 18 months or less, and for any bookstore that will not be attending NVNR23 in Arlington.