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

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

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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...

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

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

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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...

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

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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....

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

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

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

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

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