2024 Fall Show Education Day
Tuesday, October 1
Sponsored by Penguin Random House
9:45 - 10:30 am Multnomah/Clackamas/Timberline Rooms
Marketing and Branding
Whether you are working for a bookstore in need of some fresh ideas, or building a new store from the ground up, this session will help you jump start your next major marketing campaign. This session will also talk about branding of your store and help folks narrow down exactly what kind of store they want to be for their community.
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Whether you are working for a bookstore in need of some fresh ideas, or building a new store from the ground up, this session will help you jump start your next major marketing campaign. This session will also talk about branding of your store and help folks narrow down exactly what kind of store they want to be for their community.
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Rosa Hernandez (she/her)
Third Place Books Mkt. Mgr. Lake Forest Park, WA |
Charlie Hunts (he/him)
Charlie's Queer Books Seattle, WA |
Autism & ADHD as Bookselling Strengths
How you can use your brain for good work in this industry? This panel is here to help managers and owners understand the benefits of hiring neurodivergent staff members. Instead of leaning on old stereotypes, learning about the strengths a neurodivergent staff member can offer as assets.
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How you can use your brain for good work in this industry? This panel is here to help managers and owners understand the benefits of hiring neurodivergent staff members. Instead of leaning on old stereotypes, learning about the strengths a neurodivergent staff member can offer as assets.
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Rafe Posey (he/him)
Eagle Harbor Books Bainbridge Is., WA |
Joe Biel (he/him)
Microcosm Publishing Portland, OR |
John Hart (they/he)
Always Here Bookstore Portland, OR |
Edelweiss 101
Basics of Edelweiss, what it is used for, why it is useful, how to make it work for you. For booksellers, owners, managers, buyers, everyone. Bring your computers and bring your questions
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Basics of Edelweiss, what it is used for, why it is useful, how to make it work for you. For booksellers, owners, managers, buyers, everyone. Bring your computers and bring your questions
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Deidre Dumpson (she/her)
Edelweiss |
10:45 - 11:30 am Multnomah/Clackamas/Timberline Rooms
Local Authors and You: How to Partner for Success
There can be a lot lost in translation between an Indie Author and Indie Bookstore. Learn a bit more about what an author goes through before they bring their book pitch to your store, and what resources to have on hand for when it happens. Our panel of veteran booksellers, publishing, and marketing professionals will walk you through the recent changes in the publishing landscape and what to expect from your local authors, as well as what they can reasonably expect from you, their local bookstore. Consignment contracts, author event expectations, and more will be explored.
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There can be a lot lost in translation between an Indie Author and Indie Bookstore. Learn a bit more about what an author goes through before they bring their book pitch to your store, and what resources to have on hand for when it happens. Our panel of veteran booksellers, publishing, and marketing professionals will walk you through the recent changes in the publishing landscape and what to expect from your local authors, as well as what they can reasonably expect from you, their local bookstore. Consignment contracts, author event expectations, and more will be explored.
Presenters:
Paul Hanson (he/him)
Village Books & Paper Dreams Bellingham, WA |
Chloe Hovind (she/her)
Village Books & Paper Dreams Bellingham, WA |
Sharon Castlen (she/her)
Integrated Book Marketing Kings Park, NY |
Cynthia Frank (she/her)
Cypress House Ft. Bragg, CA |
Organizational Management
Increase efficiency, empowerment, and communication among your staff. Panelists will present ideas that will help you build support systems for your team. Learn about platforms such as Trello and Slack, and how stores are using them to enhance organization throughout their bookstores, and to ensure staff have a clear line of communication with one another. From every day tasks to planning large events in your store, find ways to empower your staff to build a stronger team.
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Increase efficiency, empowerment, and communication among your staff. Panelists will present ideas that will help you build support systems for your team. Learn about platforms such as Trello and Slack, and how stores are using them to enhance organization throughout their bookstores, and to ensure staff have a clear line of communication with one another. From every day tasks to planning large events in your store, find ways to empower your staff to build a stronger team.
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Cassie Clemans (she/her)
Roundabout Books Bend, OR |
Madison Duckworth (she/her)
Saltwater Bookshop Kingston, WA |
Edelweiss 201
Higher level how to discover, manage, boost titles through Edelweiss. For buyers and booksellers alike. Bring your computers and bring your questions.
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Higher level how to discover, manage, boost titles through Edelweiss. For buyers and booksellers alike. Bring your computers and bring your questions.
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Deidre Dumpson (she/her)
Edelweiss |
11:45 - 12:30 pm Multnomah/Clackamas/Timberline Rooms
Professional Bookseller's School
This is a resource for booksellers who want to know more about what's going on in the industry. This panel will explore exciting opportunities within the bookselling industry, designed to foster professional growth, enrich experiences, and enhance engagement. Dive into the array of avenues offered throughout the bookselling industry, including participation in committees, educational opportunities, and partner programs like the Professional Booksellers School.
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This is a resource for booksellers who want to know more about what's going on in the industry. This panel will explore exciting opportunities within the bookselling industry, designed to foster professional growth, enrich experiences, and enhance engagement. Dive into the array of avenues offered throughout the bookselling industry, including participation in committees, educational opportunities, and partner programs like the Professional Booksellers School.
Presenters:
Bre Pickens (they/them)
Bookpeople of Moscow Moscow, ID |
Rebecca Crosswhite (she/her)
Rediscovered Books Boise, ID |
Zac Fletcher (he/him)
Third Place Books Seattle, WA |
Oh My Goodness! Now What?!?
These unprecedented times have us seeking balance for how to respond safely and effectively to unforeseen circumstances. While this discussion will be broad-based, we will draw our attention to problem-solving as we are reminded of what we can control and that there are incredible people on our team. Additionally, our own selfcare will enhance our skill-sets, our outlooks, as well as our capacity to engage and respond to the challenges around us.
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These unprecedented times have us seeking balance for how to respond safely and effectively to unforeseen circumstances. While this discussion will be broad-based, we will draw our attention to problem-solving as we are reminded of what we can control and that there are incredible people on our team. Additionally, our own selfcare will enhance our skill-sets, our outlooks, as well as our capacity to engage and respond to the challenges around us.
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Jeff Olsgaard (he, him)
Licensed Professional Counselor (BetterHelp) |
Edelweiss 301
Analytics, overview, working session to get the very most out of your Edelweiss experience. Booksellers and buyers alike will benefit, but this is for folks who already use Edelweiss and want to know what more they can use it for. Working session so bring your computers and your questions.
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Analytics, overview, working session to get the very most out of your Edelweiss experience. Booksellers and buyers alike will benefit, but this is for folks who already use Edelweiss and want to know what more they can use it for. Working session so bring your computers and your questions.
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Deidre Dumpson (she/her)
Edelweiss |
Tegan Tigani (she/her)
Queen Anne Book Co. Seattle, WA |
Kurtis Lowe (he,him)
Imprint Group |
Jenny Cohen (she/her)
Waucoma Bookstore Hood River, OR |