Congratulations to SIBA's NVNR Scholarship and Grant Recipients

SIBA's primary mission is to provide its member bookstores with the tools and resources they need to be successful and profitable businesses. Supporting bookseller development is a key part of this mission, which is why SIBA works hard to provide its member stores with opportunities to attend educational workshops and meet new mentors and colleagues. SIBA also works with publishers and book industry services, encouraging them to invest in independent bookstores and booksellers.

Congratulations to the following booksellers, who received scholarships or grants to attend the New Voices New Rooms Conference in Atlanta, August 3-6.

Macmillan Professional Development Scholarship
(sponsored by Binc and Macmillan)

Karen Harbin, Archimedes' Loft, Monroe, NC

SIBA BIPOC Scholarship
(sponsored by Ingram Content Group)

Tina Jackson, Oxford Exchange, Tampa, FL
Tamara Olmedo, Cuentos y Café BIPOC, Asheville, NC

George Keating Scholarship
(sponsored by Binc)

Crystel Calderon, Portkey Books, Safety Harbor, FL

Janet Geddis Scholarship
(sponsored by the SIBA Board)

Courtney Ulrich-Smith, Underbrush Books, Rogers, AR

Wanda Jewell Scholarship
(sponsored by SIBA in memory of past Executive Director Wanda Jewell)

Gina Mays, GG’s Library, Prosperity, SC

NVNR Travel Grants
(sponsored by New Voices New Rooms)

Kandi West, Wordsworth Books, Little Rock, AR
Cristina Tabereaux, The Snail on the Wall, Huntsville, AL
Kelly Schroeder, Fairytales Bookshop, Nashville, TN
Robert Jordan, Bookends: Literature & Libations, Tampa, FL
Teresa K. Morton, Magnolia and Main Books, Ridgeway, VA
Steph Seibert, Story Hollow, Madisonville, TN