The IBD 2023 Exclusives Order Form closes today, Friday, November 11!

By ordering exclusives, your store is signing up to participate in Independent Bookstore Day. Booksellers 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].

We are thrilled to offer an array of items including an exclusive from our inaugural Indie Bookstore Ambassador, Celeste Ng, with the “Instead of Silence, She Chose Fire” enamel pin. As customers start making plans for summer vacations, they can stay hydrated with the “Meet Me At The Bookstore” Water Bottle inside their IBD Tote Bags, which have more space this year than years past. Finally, the kiddos (and the kid in all of us!), can enjoy The Princess in Black Temporary Tattoos as well as the soft Lowly Worm Plushie!
Go To Catalog!

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 several 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 IBD Bonfire website.

There are two ways to participate in Independent Bookstore Day:

  • To purchase the exclusives and be included on the searchable map, sign up TODAY. You must purchase a minimum of 20 items (individually or bulk packaged — a bulk packaged item counts as one unit) in order to receive the freebies like bookmarks and stickers. Without the 20 paid item minimum, stores will pay the $6 flat rate shipping fee. 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 21, 2022–March 31, 2023.

Important Reminders:

  • 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 than 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.
  • There is a 20-item minimum needed for free shipping AND freebies. Free items, Blackwing Pencils, and T-shirts do not count towards the 20-item minimum. Without the 20 paid item minimum, stores will pay the $6 flat rate shipping fee.
  • Due to supply chain issues we will not be changing orders after the closing date of November 11. 
  • Independent Bookstore Day is open to those who are members of the ABA, as well as their regional booksellers association.

Check out the IBD BookWeb page for additional details like our FAQs and new assets.

Here are a few deadlines to keep in mind as we prepare for the celebration:

  • Today, November 11, 2022: Exclusives Order Form closes
  • March 8, 2023: Exclusives arrive at Ingram to ship to stores
  • March 15, 2023: IBD Bookmarks arrive at bookstores in Box Mailing
  • March 31, 2023: General Participation Form closes
  • April 3, 2023: IBD Searchable Map goes live on IndieBound
  • Early- to Mid-April: Stores receive exclusives
  • April 24–28, 2023: IBD Spirit Week
  • April 29, 2023: Independent Bookstore Day

Questions? Contact Courtney Wallace, Independent Bookstore Day Program Director at [email protected].
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