Independent Bookstore Day is back for it’s 9th year on Saturday, April 30, 2022. This national one-day party celebrates independent bookstores across the country online and in-store. Through exclusive books and literary items, contests, cupcakes, and everything in between, it’s a party you don’t want to miss! Over the next few months leading up to Independent Bookstore Day, you’ll receive communication to prepare for the day and keep up-to-date with important details. Future newsletters will include sneak peeks of exclusives, marketing assets, tips on planning a party, suggestions on displaying exclusives, and more. Here are a few deadlines to keep in mind as we prepare for the celebration: - January 14: IBD 2022 Exclusives Order and Participation Form goes live through the Member Dashboard
- February 4: Exclusives Order and Participation Form closes
- February 5: IBD 2022 General Participation Form opens for stores that did not order exclusives
- February 28: General Participation Form closes
- April 1: Exclusives arrive at Ingram to ship to stores
- April 20-27: Stores receive exclusives
- April 30: Independent Bookstore Day
There are two ways to participate in Independent Bookstore Day. - To purchase the exclusives, sign up between January 14-February 4. You must purchase a minimum of 15 items (individually or bulk packaged) in order to receive the freebies like bookmarks, zines, and stickers.
- For no purchases and only marketing materials and to be included on the searchable map, sign-ups are from February 5 through February 28.
As we get closer to the exclusives order form opening on January 14, please note that due to supply chain issues we will not be changing orders after the closing date of February 4. Additionally, an Ingram Account number is required to order exclusives. Setup an account at Ingram Onboarding. |