Ask Us ANYTHING! CIBA Mentor Event (16-Jul-2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Are you looking for new ways to improve your business? Here’s your chance to ask an experienced bookseller anything! There will be no formal presentation at these events – simply log on and ask all your burning questions!

Mentor: Josh Cockerill, Manager at Type Books (Junction) Toronto, ON

Bio: Josh is the manager of the Junction location of Type Books. Located in a family friendly and kid-centric neighbourhood, Josh knows how to handsell a kids book to a wide ranging audience, from children and grandparents alike. Programming in the Junction includes day events and evening events, for children and adult books.

Josh loves to talk about:

engaging a neighbourhood of families
handselling - from literary fiction to children's books!
event organization - in-store and offsite
frontlist ordering and replenishment

But you can ask him anything!

Event time listed is ET.

Discussion Group: Navigating In-store and Online Harassment (19-Aug-2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Join us for a timely conversation with fellow booksellers to share the challenges your store faces from in-store and online harassment. This is an opportunity to exchange experiences, discuss strategies for de-escalating difficult situations, and learn from solutions that have worked for others. Together, we can build a stronger network of support and ideas to help create safer, more welcoming spaces for staff and customers alike.

Please note there will be no formal presentation at this event. Come prepared to share your experiences in a supportive environment and explore practical solutions with your peers!

Event time is listed as ET.

Canadian Independent Booksellers Association upcoming events

Ask Us ANYTHING! CIBA Mentor Event (16-Jul-2026)

Discussion Group: Navigating In-store and Online Harassment (19-Aug-2026)