IBD Spirit Week ReminderDo you have your outfits picked out for #BooksellerSpiritWeek? Here’s a reminder of the themes for the week leading up to Independent Bookstore Day: - April 25: Crazy Hat Day
- April 26: Plaid Day
- April 27: On Wednesdays We Wear Bookstore Shirts (or IBD Shirts!)
- April 28: Dress Up as Your Favorite Book Character
- April 29: Pajama Day
Openings for 2023–2024 IBD Advisory CommitteeHave ideas for next year’s Independent Bookstore Day? We have openings in the IBD Advisory Committee! The advisory committee provides feedback on ideas for items proposed by publishers as well as promotional aspects of IBD from now through April. It is made up of one or two booksellers from each of the regional associations. To learn more and submit your name for consideration, complete this Google Form by April 16. Our first meeting will be mid-May! You must be a member of a regional association to participate. Check out these amazing IBD Bookstore PlansParticipating IBD stores really know how to throw a party. Check out some of the ideas stores are sharing to celebrate the big day: - Book bingo scavenger hunt
- Storytime and teddy bear sleepover
- Great Bookshelf Bake Off
- “Bag Full of Spring” Sale
If you would like your store plans to be added to the list, submit your plans through the Google Form to share with stores signed up to participate in Independent Bookstore Day. |