2022 Call for Education Proposals
For sessions to be offered at the 2022 PNBA Tradeshow
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 * Hotel Murano, Tacoma, WA
For sessions to be offered at the 2022 PNBA Tradeshow
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 * Hotel Murano, Tacoma, WA
The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association will offer educational programming on the final day of its annual Tradeshow.
Our Education Committee will review proposals for educational presentations primarily aimed at retail booksellers, but will also gladly consider topics aimed at librarians, authors and small press publishers.
If you would like to propose an educational session for the show, please complete this brief Education Proposal form. PNBA sincerely wishes for proposals from all positions and roles within the industry. More voices. More representation. More ideas!
Sessions should feature at least one PNBA member professional as a panelist or moderator. PNBA may be able to assist in finding appropriate booksellers, authors, or other literary professionals willing to participate in your proposed session. Please include requests for support in your submissions.
The Committee is already working on the following ideas. If you have any suggestions or would be willing to participate in any of these sessions, let us know.
• Remainders- resources for purchasing, etc.
• Carbon Neutrality- green steps from business to consumer.
• Displays- ideas for building, materials, etc.
• Gifts/merchandise- idea sharing, product resources, etc.
• Events- outside the box venues, cross promotion, partnerships, etc.
• Virtual Events - hybrid opportunities, streaming, equipment, etc.
PNBA MUST RECEIVE EDUCATION PROPOSALS AND
SUPPORTING INFORMATION BY FRIDAY, JULY 15.
The Education Committee traditionally prioritizes presentations for booksellers that offer direct advice and instruction that can be immediately and directly applied to the operations of their stores. Sales pitch presentations that are perceived to promote just one business solution or service are discouraged. We request that all sessions promote an atmosphere of cooperation among literary entities.
WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN PROPOSALS THAT INSTRUCT AUTHORS OR PRESSES HOW TO PUBLISH, PROMOTE, OR SELL BOOKS THROUGH AMAZON OR OTHER CHANNELS THAT COMPETE WITH THE INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE MARKET.
Committee members will contact presenters via email to schedule sessions and secure details for production of the show program, show signage, and classroom set-up.
Our Education Committee will review proposals for educational presentations primarily aimed at retail booksellers, but will also gladly consider topics aimed at librarians, authors and small press publishers.
If you would like to propose an educational session for the show, please complete this brief Education Proposal form. PNBA sincerely wishes for proposals from all positions and roles within the industry. More voices. More representation. More ideas!
Sessions should feature at least one PNBA member professional as a panelist or moderator. PNBA may be able to assist in finding appropriate booksellers, authors, or other literary professionals willing to participate in your proposed session. Please include requests for support in your submissions.
The Committee is already working on the following ideas. If you have any suggestions or would be willing to participate in any of these sessions, let us know.
• Remainders- resources for purchasing, etc.
• Carbon Neutrality- green steps from business to consumer.
• Displays- ideas for building, materials, etc.
• Gifts/merchandise- idea sharing, product resources, etc.
• Events- outside the box venues, cross promotion, partnerships, etc.
• Virtual Events - hybrid opportunities, streaming, equipment, etc.
PNBA MUST RECEIVE EDUCATION PROPOSALS AND
SUPPORTING INFORMATION BY FRIDAY, JULY 15.
The Education Committee traditionally prioritizes presentations for booksellers that offer direct advice and instruction that can be immediately and directly applied to the operations of their stores. Sales pitch presentations that are perceived to promote just one business solution or service are discouraged. We request that all sessions promote an atmosphere of cooperation among literary entities.
WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN PROPOSALS THAT INSTRUCT AUTHORS OR PRESSES HOW TO PUBLISH, PROMOTE, OR SELL BOOKS THROUGH AMAZON OR OTHER CHANNELS THAT COMPETE WITH THE INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE MARKET.
Committee members will contact presenters via email to schedule sessions and secure details for production of the show program, show signage, and classroom set-up.