The Book Industry Charitable Foundation and Macmillan are partnering again this year on the Macmillan Booksellers Professional Development Scholarship program, which provides $500 to booksellers traditionally underrepresented within the industry to attend their region's independent booksellers association fall trade show. Applications are being accepted from now through July 10.
Jennifer Gonzalez, president, sales & marketing, at Macmillan, said, "We know firsthand how the regional trade shows are impactful for networking and professional development within the industry. To give a bookseller the opportunity to attend a trade show who may not have been able to is not only beneficial to them, but also to us at Macmillan and the entire industry. We are thrilled to once again support Binc on their mission as they help our bookstore colleagues."
Binc executive director Pam French said, "Thanks to the continued commitment of Macmillan Publishers and the independent bookseller associations, underrepresented booksellers have access to a wider range of opportunities for professional development and growth within the book industry. Binc is honored to work with a publisher and regional executive directors whose values align with the Foundation."
The scholarship allows eight booksellers from underrepresented groups to attend one of the eight regional independent book association trade shows. In all, 32 scholarships for booksellers from underrepresented groups have been awarded since its founding in 2017. Each scholarship covers the cost of travel, lodging, and meals for one bookseller at each regional independent booksellers association's fall trade show up to $500.
For qualifications and how to apply, click here.