The Book Industry Charitable Foundation has named this year's winners of two scholarships managed by the foundation. The Macmillan scholarship allows booksellers from underrepresented groups to attend their region's independent booksellers association trade show. Each scholarship covers the cost of travel, lodging, and meals up to $750. This year's winners are:
Renee Joyce of Moonstone & Mist Bookshop, Redondo Beach, Calif. (CALIBA)
Nahin Cano of Seminary Co-op Bookstore, Chicago, Ill. (GLIBA)
Jasmine Baker of Black Garnet Books, St. Paul, Minn. (MIBA)
Diana Garibay of Cardinal Books, Coppell, Tex. (MPIBA)
Priscilla Martinez of West Side Stories, Purcellville, Va. (NAIBA)
Kailey Barrows of Belonging Books, Hyannis, Mass. (NEIBA)
Georgia Sprague of Country Bookshelf, Bozeman, Mont. (PNBA)
Tamara Olmedo of Cuentos Café Books, Asheville, N.C. (SIBA)
The Keating scholarship provides $750 to a bookseller in the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association, Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance, and New England Independent Booksellers Association, for the purpose of professional development. The winners, chosen by each regional association, are:
Patrick Flaherty, Community Bookstore, Brooklyn, N.Y. (NAIBA)
Finley Walker, Inklings Book Shoppe, Lakeland, Fla. (SIBA)
NEIBA recipient to be named at a later date
"Binc is proud to play a role in helping book people expand their knowledge and grow in their roles," said Binc CEO Pam French. "Partnering with Macmillan Publishers, the friends of publishing sales rep George Keating, and the regional associations allows us to support booksellers across the country. Congratulations to all the recipients."