Booksellers who are planning to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day [8] (IBD) on Saturday, April 24, should visit the “For the Trade” section of the Bookstore Day website to check out an array of ideas for how to mark the event, whether in-person or online. Here are some suggestions for stores that are starting to make plans:

• Take a look at some in-store and online celebration ideas [9] (like creating a prize wheel, offering trivia, giving away prizes for social media posts, or doing a virtual bookstore crawl)
• Get your calendar in order by following the month-by-month IBD prep guide [10]
• Be ready at your computer by reviewing social media best practices [11]
• Download Bookstore Day logos, images, and other assets [12]

While the opportunity to order special merchandise has ended, booksellers can still sign up to celebrate IBD [13]. Signing up ensures your store will receive all IBD information and marketing materials, and is included on the searchable map.

IBD tote bag orders [14] are also welcome through the end of the day today, Wednesday, February 10.

Booksellers with questions can reach out to [email protected] [15].