Independent Book Publishers Association

The Independent Book Publishers Association, formerly Publishers Association of Southern California (PASCAL) and Publishers Marketing Association (PMA), is a not-for-profit membership organization serving the independent publishing community through advocacy and education. With nearly 3,000 members, IBPA is the largest publishing trade association in the United States. IBPA programs and publications include the Benjamin Franklin Awards, Publishing University, and the monthly Independent Magazine. IBPA was founded in 1983 by Jan Nathan as the Publishers Association of Southern California (PASCAL).

Benjamin Franklin Awards

The Benjamin Franklin Awards honor independent publishers and self-published authors for excellence in book editorial and design. Prized are given in a number of categories.[1] IBPA members,as well as librarians, reviewers, editors and bookstore owners choose the winners and provide feedback to the authors about their books.[2][3] In 2014, the prize winners were announced at the Book Expo America Festival in New York.[4]

Publishing University

IBPA's Publishing University is a two-day networking and educational event. Hosted annually, the program includes learning labs and a book-award ceremony.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ "2014 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award in History Recognizes 'Twice Heroes'” JAVA Advocate – Summer 2014, JAPANESE AMERICAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION.
  2. ↑ BEA 2014: IBPA Reveals 2014 Benjamin Franklin Winners. Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2014-10-29.
  3. ↑ IBPA Announces Benjamin Franklin Independent Book Awards. Digital Book World. Retrieved 2014-10-29.
  4. ↑ "A Literary Honor: Hill Author, Shelly Dickson Carr’s Debut Novel Named Best First Book". June 11, 2013 By Beacon Hill Times
  5. ↑ "IBPA Publishing University Features Chandler and Piersanti Keynotes". PublishersWeekly.com.
  6. ↑ "IBPA Publishing University Partners with NYU and Pace University to Bring Continuing Education to Publishing Students". Book Business.

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