Check out the digital catalog for the complete list of paid and free exclusives* along with price points, images, and available quantity. Please note that many items in the catalog have limits on how many your store can order so that as many stores as possible can offer exclusives. Additionally, T-shirts and apparel are available for purchase on demand on the Indie Bookstore Day Bonfire website. *A downloadable PDF of the catalog is also available. You must be a logged-in ABA member to access the form. If you do not know your login credentials please email us at [email protected]. There are two ways to participate* in Independent Bookstore Day: - To purchase the exclusives** and be included on the searchable map, sign-ups are open October 23–November 13, 2023. You must purchase a minimum of 20 items (individually or bulk packaged — a bulk packaged item counts as one) in order to receive the freebies like bookmarks and stickers. Free items, Blackwing pencils and T-shirts do not count towards the 20-item minimum.
- To only be included on the searchable map without any purchases, sign-ups are open October 23, 2023–March 31, 2024.
*Independent Bookstore Day is open to those who are members of ABA, as well as their regional booksellers association. **ABA is often contacted by media outlets to partner on Independent Bookstore Day coverage. We focus on sharing participating bookstores that will feature the exclusive items. How To Order Exclusives:- An Ingram Ship To Account number is required. Set up an account at Ingram Onboarding.
- Be sure to provide the shipping address (it may be different from the billing address).
- If your store is in multiple locations, you must fill out a form for each store location (unless all ordered items can go to the main account’s location) or RDC.
- You must purchase a minimum of 20 paid items (individually or bulk packaged — bulk packaged items count as one) in order to receive free shipping and the freebies like bookmarks, activity kits, and stickers. If you select less than 20 paid items, you will not be able to order the freebies and will pay the $6 flat shipping fee. Free items, Blackwing Pencils and T-shirts do not count towards the 20-item minimum.
- Due to supply chain issues, we will not be changing orders after the closing date of November 13.
Check out the Indie Bookstore Day BookWeb page for additional details like our FAQs. Key Dates to Know:- November 13, 2023: Indie Bookstore Day 2024 Exclusives Order Form closes
- March 31, 2024: General Participation Form closes
- April 5, 2024: Indie Bookstore Day Searchable Map goes live on IndieBound
- Early- to mid-April: All exclusives ship to bookstores
- April 22–26, 2024: Indie Bookstore Day Spirit Week
- April 27, 2024, the last Saturday in April: Independent Bookstore Day
Stay tuned for future updates via our newsletters, offering marketing assets, party planning tips, how to display and market your exclusives, and much more. Missed an issue of the Indie Bookstore Day Newsletter? Catch up on them all on BookWeb. Questions? Contact Courtney Wallace, Independent Bookstore Day Program Director at [email protected].
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