2020 - First Annual BIPOC Bookseller Award
Duende District & The Word have founded the first annual BIPOC Bookseller Awards to celebrate and uplift the Black and Brown independent booksellers whose dedication to indie bookstores, and their Black, Indigenous and POC colleagues and communities, have touched and influenced countless lives.
All BIPOC who work in U.S. independent bookstores in any capacity are eligible to be nominated for the three categories (nominations for the same bookseller in multiple categories is allowed). The winning booksellers will be honored during a dedicated ceremony, and receive a plaque, a $700 prize, and registration to the 2020 [margins.] conference.
Categories:
Activism
This award is for the bookseller who goes above and beyond to advocate for Black and Brown booksellers and literary representation, in their stores and communities.
Leadership
This award is for the bookseller who has dedicated their career to supporting, uplifting, and leading Black and Brown booksellers in their stores, communities, regions, and/or nationally, fighting for systemic change for all BIPOC in the bookstore industry.
Nominate Now!
Nominations are open from June 29-July 17, 2020.
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Use this form to submit nominations for our 2020 awards.
Sponsors
We thank all of our sponsors and partners who have helped bring this award to life!
