Independent Bookstore Day

Independent Bookstore Day is a nationwide celebration of independent bookstores that occurs on the last Saturday of April every year. Bookstores host parties, special events, and sell special items only available at independent bookstores on that day. It is run by the Northern California Independent Booksellers Associaion. More information can be found on the official Independent Bookstore Day website at www.indiebookstoreday.com.

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Midwest Indie Bookstore Roadmap

Beginning in 2018, we will produce and distribute a 22"x28" full-color folding map featuring every bookstore in the region, drawn by illustrator Kevin Cannon. Member stores receive a custom illustration, while nonmembers will still be featured, but will receive a generic illustration. For more information about the map and advertising options, click here.

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Twin Cities Bookstore Passport

In 2016 & 2017, MIBA worked with Kevin Cannon and helped Twin Cities area booksellers establish a citywide promotion occurring on Independent Bookstore Day that encouraged customers to visit as many bookstores as possible. You can read about those campaigns here. From 2018 on, Twin Cities area bookstores will operate the program on their own or with the help of local literary institutions.