Books Across Borders is extending the application deadline for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 fellowship program to July 1. The program aims to connect U.S. booksellers with the international book community through sponsored trips to the world's premier book fairs. The program includes the opportunity to report on the event in Shelf Awareness, and participation on a panel of professional relevance or interest to the fellow. BAB fellowships aim to help raise booksellers' industry profiles and support their professional development.
This year's fairs include the Frankfurt Book Fair, FIL Guadalajara, the London Book Fair, the RISE Bookselling Conference in Galway, Ireland, the Bologna Children's Book Fair, and Bologna BookPlus. (Click here to apply.)
Booksellers interested in diverse and international literature and in fostering relationships with the international literary community are encouraged to apply. Strong consideration is given to booksellers who demonstrate a history of reading and promoting international literature and who communicate a kinship with Books Across Borders' mission and values. Fellows are chosen by the Books Across Borders' board of directors. Fall fellows will be announced in early August; spring fellows will be announced in January.