News

During the pandemic, dreams were fostered, cradled, and sometimes came true. Such is the case for Barbara and Valeria Cerda, sisters who took this...

As part of our ongoing commitment to growth and improvement, MIBA is planning to expand our board, which requires a revision to our bylaws....

Winter Catalog Update We're happy to announce this year's cover collaboration. We've partnered with Running Press Kids to use art from Winter...

EyeSeeMe African American Children's Bookstore in St. Louis, Missouri, carries an impressive array of books, but perhaps its most powerful story is...

Each Monday this month, we're featuring Black-owned bookstores from our membership. Learn more about their beginnings, where their store is headed,...

What follows is the basic timeline for all our programs throughout the year. We will continually update this page as new dates are added or revised...

Bestselling author James Patterson once again supported independent booksellers with a revival of his Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program. Patterson...

We're excited to announce the appointment of two new board members who share a strong commitment to the bookselling industry to the MIBA board....

Help us congratulate Alex George, 2022 Midwest Bookseller of the Year In Columbia, Missouri, a mid-America college town with a population of just...

Hello bookseller and industry members! What follows is an overview of the onboarding process for our new AMS (association management software)...

Happy 40th anniversary, Midwest Booksellers! Our association incorporated in the fall of 1981. Read about our founding here. To get a sense for...

Congratulations to all of the following bookstores and booksellers! This list of milestones is based on self-reporting through Heartland...