Greetings,

The official start of summer is merely a few days away! As the days grow longer, we hope you're finding moments to recharge and reconnect.

This month, we bring you updates on The Booksellers’ List, notable public dates for the next few months, and more.

 Enjoy!

TBL Updates

TBL Winter 2026 Report

We are excited to present our report on the Winter 2026 campaign. This summary provides information on our activities, marketing highlights, stakeholder feedback, and sales stats.

The report can be accessed via the buttons below.

Summer is on the way

On June 30, we will publicly announce the Summer 2026 list! As a reminder, Bookseller Members have access to a comprehensive marketing toolkit that includes everything needed to promote TBL in-store and online.

Fall nominations close on July 6

There are only a few weeks left to nominate books for TBL Fall 2026! Let us know which adult and young adult books you’d like to see on the list. Submit your picks via CataList, NetGalley, or our web form.

Register Now: Upcoming Events

Building Literary Culture: The Role of Knopf Canada in Today’s Market
Thursday, June 18
12pm PT, 1pm MT, 2pm CT, 3pm ET, 4pm AT, 4:30pm Newfoundland

Join Martha Kanya-Forstner, Publisher of Knopf Canada, as she dives into the history of the imprint and what defines it at PRHC and in the market at large. 

In this presentation, Martha will discuss how the imprint began, changes in leadership over the past few years, what the future may bring, how they make room for new voices while continuing to develop established authors, and the challenges and opportunities of launching the Alchemy imprint.

Publisher Picks: Fall Picks for Children & Young Adults from Indie Presses
Thursday, June 25
3:00pm PT, 4:00pm MT, 5:00pmCT, 6:00 pm ET, 7:00pm AT, 7:30pm Newfoundland

CIBA’s Publisher Picks bring you to the heart of publisher marketing discussions to discover the fall season’s best bets for children and young adults.

The Booksellers’ List: Publisher Q&A Session
Monday, July 6
12:30pm PT, 1:30pm MT, 2:30pm CT, 3:30pm ET, 4:30pm AT, 5:00pm Newfoundland

Publishers—do you have questions about The Booksellers’ List? Join Executive Director Laura Carter and Nicola Dufficy to discuss the program’s success to date and our plans for the summer campaign. There will be no formal presentation during this event. Simply log on and let’s chat!

Ask Us ANYTHING! CIBA Mentor Event 
Thursday, July 16
12pm PT, 1pm MT, 2pm CT, 3pm ET, 4pm AT, 4:30pm Newfoundland 

Are you looking for ways to improve your business? Do you have a burning question you’d like to ask an experienced bookseller? Here’s your chance! Join this session to ask Josh Cockerill, Manager at TYPE Books Junction any questions you have and get the support you need.

Event Recording for Ask the Bookseller: Creating Holiday Gift Guides That Work

Check out the latest event recording for a behind-the-scenes conversation about creating holiday gift guides that connect with customers and boost seasonal sales. Our panel talks through the full process—from planning timelines and staff workflows to budgeting, design, printing, and distribution—and reveals how their stores measure the impact on sales.

Whether you’re putting together your first gift guide or looking to refresh your approach, this session offers practical tips, real examples, and ideas galore.

Not a CIBA member? Join now to access a range of benefits, including access to live events, recordings, and other business resources

Q3 Notable Public Dates Calendar

To help members plan their marketing activities, CIBA maintains a living calendar featuring key dates, including public holidays, themed days/weeks/months, award announcements, and more. This resource is accessible as a list-by-date and as a traditional calendar.

We also create a printable resource for the coming quarter. Members can access the July-September resource and the full calendar here.

We will continue to add to the calendar as information becomes available. If you have any questions or would like to add a key date that may be of interest to all members, please email us.

Save the Date for the 2026 AGM

Please save the date! Our 2026 Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, via Zoom at 7pm ET.

As outlined in our bylaws, the AGM is open only to Bookseller Members. The meeting will be recorded and made available in the Member Portal. Our annual report will also be accessible to the entire CIBA community.

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Carter.

BookNet Canada: May Sales & Market Insights

Want to know how Canadian indies performed in May? BookNet Canada is here to help! Some highlights from this month's indie market report:

• Year-to-date (YTD) sales are up 5% over last year-to-date
• YTD sales of books by Canadian contributors are up 8% over last YTD
• Canadian-authored books made up 19% of all unit sales so far this year

The report also highlights top-selling releases by Canadian writers, including The Last Mandarin by Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung, Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune, and The New Girl: First Crush by Cassandra Calin.

Members can read the full report in the Member Portal.

BookNet Canada Survey About AI Approaches

BookNet and the Book Industry Study Group (BISG) have partnered to field a new survey on AI use across the North American book industry.

In today’s technological landscape, most professionals in the book supply chain are directly or indirectly impacted by AI. Your experience and perspectives are important and will help inform the industry’s future.

Your responses will help BNC and BISG capture the big picture, as well as the key concerns and opportunities for your sector. All answers are anonymous, and the results will be shared in the free study to be released later this year.

Take the survey now.

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