SCBWI-MI 2027 Spring Conference Bookstore hosted by Schuler Bookstore
Do you love to buy books? Us too!
Schuler Bookstore, an independent bookseller in Grand Rapids, will host our SCBWI-MI 2027 Conference Bookstore, offering books by our faculty and SCBWI member attendees.
In order to celebrate your success, all published authors and illustrators are invited to SHOW & SELL two titles during the spring conference on May 15th, 2027. To participate, all traditional and self-published members must register for the conference AND fill out the bookstore form by April 4th, 2027.
Note: You must be a member of the 2027 spring conference faculty or a SCBWI member registered for SCBWI-MI's 2027 spring conference to participate in the bookstore.
If traditionally published, we will ask for the following information:
- Title
- Your name as it appears on the cover
- Publisher and date of publication
- ISBN#
- Phone number (for bookstore, in case there is a complication or questions)
If independently published, we will ask for the following information:
- Title
- Your name as it appears on the cover
Bookstore Hours:
Saturday, May 15th 2027 9:45 am - 4:30 pm
The bookstore will accept cash or credit card
Book signing:
- Saturday, May 15th 1:30-2:00
Who can participate?
Member Conference Attendees who are PAL (Published And Listed) or independently published, may request (2) books (up to 10 copies, that have been published within the last three years) to be available in our conference bookstore.
Conference Faculty Members may request up to (3) books (up to 10 copies each) to be available in our conference bookstore.
** Important** Please note that any books created using AI in any way will not be eligible for the conference book store. This goes for both traditional and independently published books. For more information on SCBWI's Generative AI policy click HERE.
PAL INSTRUCTIONS
If you want to take advantage of this opportunity provided at no additional charge, please follow the instructions below:
When you register, be sure to mark "I have a book for the conference bookstore." When you have completed your registration, go to "MY EVENTS", find SCBWI-MI Conference Bookstore and click on “MEETING INFO." The link to enter your information can be found there.
It is YOUR responsibility to submit accurate book title information by April 4th, 11:59 PM (EST) using the directions provided–no exceptions.
*If Schuler Bookstore is unable to provide your book, we will notify you asap.
INDEPENDENTLY PUBLISHED INSTRUCTIONS
We are adopting a “Sell Your Own” approach for our indie authors. No more consignment deals, all proceeds go straight into your pockets!
If your title is independently published (or otherwise unavailable to Schuler Bookstore), you may bring up to (10) copies of no more than 2 books to sell on your own at the member book signing.
When you register, be sure to mark "I will sell my indie book(s) at the spring conference." We need this information so that we have enough space for everyone to sign their books.