Shelf Awareness
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| Michael Pietsch | |
The lunch, SIBA said, was "originally conceived as a way to thank James Patterson for his support of independent bookstores over the past year with his 'Bookseller Pledge' to give $1 million in grants to independent stores in recognition of their unique and critical role in the book industry, the literary community, and to book lovers in general."
SIBA executive director Wanda Jewell said she invited Pietsch because "struggles between New York publishers and giant online retailers can seem very far away to the small town bookstore, but in the end, whether it is standing up for your business in a corporate boardroom or standing up for your shop at your local city council meeting, we are all passionate about the chance to bring new voices into print... we all love books and want the industry to stay vibrant and healthy."
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