Join us in Indianapolis, Indiana for a three-day celebration of independent bookselling, including awards celebrations, author events, bookstore tours, education, networking, and a vibrant trade show floor where booksellers and our industry partners can do business together and get to know one another. Heartland Fall Forum is hosted collaboratively by the Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association and the Midwest Independent Booksellers Association. We can't wait to see you all in Indy!

Schedule
Tuesday, October 14
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
8:00 PM - 11:55 PM
8:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Wednesday, October 15
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
A ticketed event, featuring Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., Kao Kalia Yang, and Shaka Senghor in conversation about their work, followed by signings.
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Thursday, October 16
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Authors

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Education Info

There will be two days of education at Heartland this year.  Job focused retreats will take place on October 14 and General Education will take place on October 15. 

Our goal is to offer Heartland educational programming that's responsive and relevant to our challenging retail landscape and evolving society.

Do you have a topic or educator in mind that you would like to see an education session focused on? Please fill out the form below. Thank you!

Call for Education



Exhibitor Information

Thank you for supporting this event! We have lots of info on the way for exhibiting at and/or attending Heartland Fall Forum 2025 in Indianapolis.

Our show is all six-foot and 8-foot table-tops, meaning: there will be no pipe and drape booth options this year. Our exhibitor space is much larger and is in one single area

Sponsorship Opportunities

Host a party!

Party Sponsor, 1 available ($3,000 plus cost of food, beverage, and a/v)
Heartland is a direct path to bookseller engagement and publisher- or exhibitor-hosted parties is an effective and fun way to take that path! Time is available the evening of Wednesday October 15th, 2025 for a publisher- or exhibitor-sponsored happy hour or author-led educational/self-care practice: this event is yours to design. Work with us to showcase an individual author or a group of authors.  Requested book/galley quantity: 150

Show booksellers your support with a Travel Scholarship

Bookseller travel scholarships, unlimited ($600). Sponsorship includes:

Logo on homepage, in program, and on relevant on-site signage

Logo in one-time e-newsletter “Get to know the Heartland Sponsors"


General Sponsorship Opportunities

Principal Sponsor, 1 available ($6,000)
A unique opportunity to meaningfully engage with indie booksellers and demonstrate your support of their work. Sponsorship includes:

Logo on all emails, homepage, Eventleaf registration page, on-site signage, and program

One complimentary 8-foot table

One complimentary Rep Picks placement

Deluxe feature in one-time e-newsletter “Get to know the Heartland Sponsors"

Banner ad on website for duration of sponsorship

Five minutes for representative to speak to all attendees at the Book Awards Celebration


Education Sponsor, 1 available ($5,000)
Support the backbone of Heartland, championing booksellers as they engage, learn, and grow. Sponsorship includes:

Logo on all emails, homepage, Eventleaf registration page, on-site signage, and program

One complimentary Rep Picks placement

Deluxe feature in one-time e-newsletter "Get to know the Heartland Sponsors"

Banner ad on website for duration of sponsorship

One author spot at the Moveable Feast


Major Sponsor, 1 available ($3,000)
Work with Heartland to achieve a wide range of marketing objectives. Your goal is to generate buzz. Sponsorship includes:

Logo on all emails, homepage, Eventleaf registration page, on-site signage, and program

One 6-foot table exhibitor spot

One free e-blast to entire GLIBA and MIBA memberships

Program ad

Classic feature in one-time e-newsletter “Get to know the Heartland Sponsors”


Event sponsorship Opportunities

Our individual events are a great place to showcase your bookseller support. Sponsorship includes:

Logo on all emails, homepage, Eventleaf registration page, on-site signage, and program

Logo in one-time e-newsletter “Get to Know the Heartland Sponsors”

5 minutes to share remarks with all attendees

Custom perks for each event to be discussed!

Moveable Feast Sponsor, 1 available ($3,000)
In addition to the perks listed above, the Moveable Feast sponsor receives a complimentary table at at the event to invite attendees for lunch. Custom perks to be discussed.
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Opening Reception, 1 available ($2,000)
Custom perks to be discussed -- let's get creative!
Marquee Author Breakfast, 2 available ($3,000)
In addition to the perks listed above, each Marquee Author Breakfast sponsor receives a complimentary table at at the event to invite attendees for breakfast. Custom perks to be discussed. ​
Quiz Bowl, 1 available ($2,000)
Custom perks to be discussed -- let's get creative​!
Author Opportunities

If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our author placement contacts, February Spikener at february@gliba.org or Grace Hagen at grace@midwestbooksellers.org. Please note, small press is defined by having fewer than 30 employees. 

Author Events:

Tuesday, October 14
  • Opening reception, 5:00-6:30 pm -- Our opening reception is a free event for all attendees and will feature up to 5 authors facilitated by an engaging emcee. The authors will be interviewed on stage then participate in a book signing. Placement fee: $1,000 for small press/$1100 for large press. Requested book/galley quantity: 150

Wednesday, October 15
  • Marquee Author Breakfast, 8:30-10:00 am -- A special, ticketed, event. We thoughtfully pair 2-3 authors for a fascinating conversation that showcases their work. Placement fee: $1,700 for small press/$1800 for large press. Requested book/galley quantity: 150
  • Show Floor Table Signing, during trade show hours (3:00-6:00 pm) -- Host in-booth author signings during the show floor hours. Exhibitor table required for this author opportunity. Signings will be promoted in program and on website. Placement fee: $150. Suggested book/galley quantity: 75 
  • Evening Author Event/Sponsorship Opportunity, 6:30-7:30 pm --  Publisher- or Exhibitor-sponsored happy hour or author-led educational/self-care practice: this event is yours to design. Work with us to showcase an individual author or a group of authors. Sponsorship fee: $3,000 plus cost of food, beverage, and a/v. Requested book/galley quantity: 150
Thursday, October 16
  • Marquee Author Breakfast, 8:00-9:30 am -- A special, ticketed, event. We thoughtfully pair 2-3 authors for a fascinating conversation that showcases their work. Placement fee: $1,700 for small press/$1800 for large press. Requested book/galley quantity: 150
  • Show Floor Table Signing, during trade show hours (9:30 am-12:30 pm) -- Host in-booth author signings during the show floor hours. Exhibitor table required for this author opportunity. Signings will be promoted in program and on website. Placement fee: $150. Suggested book/galley quantity: 75 
  • The Moveable Feast, 12:30-2:00 pm -- This ticketed event is a fun, intimate, tradition! Forty authors visit tables of booksellers to introduce their new titles. Placement fee: $750 for small press/$850 for large press. Requested book/galley quantity: 100
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LOCATION
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W Maryland, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Location: Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W Maryland, Indianapolis, IN 46225
ATTENDEES

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Aaron Pride
Edelweiss
Senior Help Desk and Publisher Support Specialist
Ace Nightingale
Amphorae Publishing Group, LLC
Editorial Intern
Adriane Doherty
Cardinal Publishers Group
Author
Adrienne Franceschi
Fujii Associates/National Book Travelers
Office Manager
AJ Paul-Bonham
Forever Books
bookseller
Alexa McGuinness
The Bookman
owner
Alexis Blevins
Next Page Bookstore, LLC
Manager
Alison Tarnofsky
Candlewick| Holiday House | Peachtree
Senior Trade Marketing Manager
Amanda Anderson
the last chapter book shop
Owner
Ami Greko
Bookshop.org
Director of Digital Products
Amy Erickson
Bluebird Books
Owner
Andrea Hetzke
LIBRARIAN MADE
OWNER
Andy Holcomb
Fujii Associates/National Book Travelers
Publishing Representative
Andy Hunter
Bookshop.org
Founder and CEO
Angela Sherrill
City Lit Books
Lead Children's Bookseller
Anita Manbodh
Church Publishing Incorporated
AVP of Marketing
Anne Hellman
Macmillan Publishers
Annie Krieg
Rainy Day Books
General Manager
Annie Martin
Indiana University Press
Editorial Director
Ashley Dawson
The Story Collective
owner
Ava (Serj) Miller
Fallen Leaf Books
Employee
Barbara Jeremiah
Riverstone Books
Owner
Bee Burris
Tomorrow Bookstore
Bookstore Manager
Beth Chang
Fujii Associates/National Book Travelers
Publishing Representative
Beth La Fleur
Forever Books
bookseller
Bethany Streitmatter
The Bookshelf
Brett Gregory
Two Dollar Radio / Seven Stories Press
Publicity & Marketing Coordinator
Broche Fabian
SOURCEBOOKS INC
Senior Marketing Manager
BrocheAroe Fabian
Sourcebooks/River Dog Book Co.
Senior Marketing Manager/Owner
Bryan Shaffer
Purdue University Press
Associate Director; Sales and Marketing Manager
Brynlee Wolfe
Amphorae Publishing Group, LLC
Production Manager
Caitlin O'Neil
Tropes & Trifles
Co-owner (Events coordinator)
Carey Spain
Fallen Leaf Books
Owner
Carrie Koepke
Skylark Bookshop
Founder/Manager
Casey Plett
LittlePuss Press
Publisher
Cheryl Mills
Fallen Leaf Books
Owner
Chris Weber
The Bookshelf
Chuck Deane
Arcadia Publishing
Sales manager
Chuck Deane
Arcadia Publishing
Sales manager
CJ Arthur
WordHaven BookHouse
Owner
Claire Mercer
Cleverland Puzzle
Owner
CoriAnn Theroux
The Green Dragon Bookstore
owner
Courtney Bledsoe
Call & Response Books
Owner
Courtney Woods
Da Book Joint
Owner
Dan Brewster
Prologue Bookshop
Owner
Dana Welshans
Snowbound Books
Owner
Daniel Berkowitz
Bookshop.org
Danielle Zielinski
Hachette Book Group
Independent Bookstore Representative
Darci Tracey
Prologue. Books & Wine
Owner
Darlene Ertel
The Bookshelf
Co-owner
David Goldberg
Steerforth / Pushkin Press
Sales and Marketing Director
David Hollabaugh
Bookery Cincy
Owner
David Mallmann
W.W. Norton & Company
Midwest Sales Representative
Deanna Meyerhoff
Baker & Taylor Publisher Services (BTPS)
Director, Trade Sales
Deb Covey
Blue Dog Bookstore
Owner
Delanie Dochelli
About Time Bookstore
Owner
Denise Foster
2020 VISION USA Inc.
PRESIDENT
Diana Koehler
Forever Books
Manager
Diane Mangan
Andrews McMeel
Marketing Director, Trade
Dominique R Jenkins
Macmillan Publishers
Assistant Director, Author Events
Elana Hopman
Annabel Reese
Owner
Elisabeth Plumlee-Watson
Loganberry Books
Events Manager
Elizabeth Bosscher
Schuler Books
Marketing Manager
Elizabeth Kelpin
Sunbound Books
Owner
Emily Hone
Wild Geese Bookshop
Event Services Specialist
Emily Schroen
Main Street Books
Owner
Emily Sovine
Next Page Bookstore, LLC
owner
Emma West
Wild Geese Bookshop
Inventory Manager
Eric Heidemann
Fujii Associates/National Book Travelers
President
Erika VanDam
RoscoeBooks
Owner
Erin Spanier
Bookish
Owner, manager, cashier, etc.
Fisher Nash
Carmichael's Bookstore
Buyer
Gianna LaMorte
university of texas press
Associate Press Director and Sales & Marketing Director
Gillette Kempf
Chapter2 Books
Owner / Events
Grace Allison
Sunbound Books
Store Manager
Grace Hicks
Tomorrow Bookstore
Bookseller
Grace Kennedy
Rainy Day Books
Events Manager
Hannah Madonia
Seminary Co-op Bookstore
Manager, Buyer
Hannah Whistler
Whistler's Daughter Books
Assistant Manager
Harley Hamilton
Red Fern Booksellers
Proprietor
Heather MacMillan
Indigo Maiden
Owner
Hilary Mahadevan
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Director Events and Community Relations
Holly Weinkauf
Red Balloon Bookshop
owner
Jack Welsh
The Book Cellar
bookseller
James Chan
University of Nebraska Press
Jami Affolder
Next Page Bookstore, LLC
manager
Jamie Degler
Turn the Page
Owner
Jana Western
Inscribe Books
Co-Owner
Janene Hillbrick
Sabu's Books
Co-owner
Jay Whistler
Whistler's Daughter Books
Owner
Jean Bartz
Books on Main
Owner
Jenna Bowman
Morgenstern Books
Co Owner
Jennifer Allen
Fujii Associates/National Book Travelers
Publishing Representative
Jesse Balzer
Indiana University Press
Journals Marketing and Exhibits Manager
Jessenia Quiles
the last chapter book shop
Events Coordinator
Jessica Betz
Next Page Bookstore, LLC
Event Coordinator
Jessica Murach
Slant of Light Books
Owner
Joanne Leddy
Inscribe Books
Co-Owner
John Mesjak
Abraham Associates
sales rep
Josh Watkins
The Book Cellar
bookseller
Julia Breakey
Tomorrow Bookstore
Owner
Julie VanderArk
Tyndale House Publishers
Vice President of Sales
Kaitlyn Fitzgerald
Kids Ink Children's Bookstore
Owner
Kara Simon
Wild Geese Bookshop
Community Engagement
Karen Riester
Kids Ink
Office Coordinator
Kate Simon
Wild Geese Bookshop
Bookseller
Kathy Magruder
Pageturners Bookstore
Owner
Katie Fleming
Bookshop.org
Senior Growth Marketing Manager
Kay Farmer
Libro.fm
Sr. Director, CX
Keeley Malone
Ink Drinkers Anonymous
Owner
Keith Lewis
Bookie’s
Owner
Kel Russell
Main Street Books
General Manager
Kelley Hartnett
Double Dog Bookshop
Founder
Kelly Eads
Morgenstern Books
Business Development Coordinator
Kelly O'Sullivan
Hachette Book Group
Telephone Sales Representative
Kelsey Giffin
Wayne State University Press
Publicist
Kevin Kurtz
Columbia U Press Sales Consortium
Midwest Sales Representative
Kirsten Drew
Chelsea Green Publishing
Book Strategist / Publicity + Marketing
Kristen Sandstrom
Apostle Islands Booksellers
Store Manager
Kristianne Huntsberger
Shelf Awareness
Partnership Program Manager
Kristin Gilpatrick
Little Creek Press
PR and Marketing Manager
Kristin Mitchell
Little Creek Press
Publisher/Owner
Lanora Jennings
Princeton University Press
Midwest Sales Representative
Laura Chamberlain
Bookshop.org
Associate Director, Marketing
Lauren Cardick
Matchmaker Bookshop
Owner
Leah Hays
Simon & Schuster
Linda Crookham-Hansen
Book Vault
Manager
Lindsea Hansen
Maud's Bookstore
Owner
Liz Aspbury
Bobzbay Books
Owner/Events Manager/Inventory Buyer
Lonnia Smith
Amphorae Publishing Group, LLC
Acquisitions Editor
Loren Collins
Wild Geese Bookshop
Events Manager
Lori Gray
Mighty Bright and WITHit
Sales Manager
Lynn Swank
Morgan Swank Studio
Representative
Madeline Perkins
Three Avenues Bookshop
Bookseller
Madison Wigley
University of Nebraska Press
Mariah McGuire
Dog-Eared Books
Author Events & Book Club Coordinator
Mark Fleeman
Fujii Associates/National Book Travelers
Publishing Representative
Mary Mollman
Madison Street Books
Owner
Mary OMalley
Skylark Bookshop/Binc
Bookseller
Matt Smiley
University of Minnesota Press
Senior Sales Manager
Maxwell Gregory
Madison Street Books
Bookseller
Meg Sherman
W.W. Norton & Company
Field Sales Director
Megan Green
Three Avenues Bookshop
Lead Bookseller
Meghan Kwederis
Schuler Books
Event Coordinator
Melissa Hurt
Simon & Schuster
Melissa Posten
Simon & Schuster
Melissa Weisberg
Macmillan Publishers
Michelle Tuplin
Serendipity Books
Owner
Mickayla VanNatter
Bryant Books & Music
Bookseller
Mike Heuer
Blackstone Publishing
National Sales Manager
Mike McKnight
Basil Bookseller Software
Co-Owner
MITCHELL BREUER
GALAXY PRESS
Independent Bookstore Sales Rep
Mona Bismuth
Other Press
International Publishing Coordinator
Morgan Hillman
Abrams
Sr. Director, Sales
Morgan Swank
Morgan Swank Studio
Owner
Nadine Vassallo-Frohne
Bookshop.org
VP, Operations
Nahin Cano
Seminary Co-op Bookstore
Deputy Director, Head Buyer
Nat Moss
Riverstone Books
General Manager
Natalie Wollenzien
Milkweed Editions
Marketing & Publicity Coordinator
Natasha Meyer
The Well Red Damsel
Owner
Nathan Halter
Batch for Books
Program Manager
Nichole Bryant
Bryant Books & Music
Owner
Nicky Devaney
Hachette Book Group
Field Sales Director
Nikki Barnett
Rubber Rose Books & Print
Owner/Bookseller
Noelle Ebner
Reycraft Books/Newmark Learning
Sales Manager
Patrick Burkholder
epilogue books
Owner
Peggy Elscott
Rainy Day Books
Buyer
PETER SCARFONE
2020 VISION USA
ARTISTIC DESIGNER
Peyton Honeck
Madison Street Books
Bookseller
Rachel Trainum
Dog-Eared Books
Operations & Communications Manager
Rachel Zugschwert
Raegan Stuart
Inscribe Books
Publicity/Design
Ratina Burkhead
Tomorrow Bookstore
Event Manager
Rebecca Anne Nguyen
Castle Bridge Media
Author
Ren Dean
Skunk Cabbage Books
Owner
Richard Hunt
AdventureKEEN
President
Rick Sovine
Next Page Bookstore, LLC
owner
Robin Allen
Forever Books
owner
Ronnie Kutys
HarperCollins Publisher
Associate Director, Retail Marketing
Ryan Fields
Local Books
Owner
Sabreena Anowar
Sabu's Books
Co-owner
Sara Alqaragholy
Rumman Books
Owner
Sara Gelston Somers
Golden Hour Books
Owner
Sarah Krammen
Dragonfly Books
Manager / Programming Coordinator
Sarah Phillips
Scholastic
District Sales Manager
Scott Lanski
Indigo Maiden
Assistant
Scott Peters
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Senior Account Manager
Selena Clark
Madison Street Books
Event Coordinator
Shaina Mahler
Edelweiss
Client Success Manager
Shane Mullen
Left Bank Books
Event Coordinator
Shelly Weinstein
Chapter2 Books
Inventory Manager / Buyer
Sierra Hollabaugh
Bookery Cincy
Owner
Sophia Dramm
Fresh Water Press
Editor and Engagement Manager
Sophie Juhlin
Sourcebooks
Inside Sales Manager
Steffi Marchman
University of Notre Dame Press
Marketing and Sales Director
Stephanie Kitchen
City Lit Books
Owner
Steven Tran
Soho Press
VP, Sales Director
Suzanne Marx
Sourcebooks
Regional Indie Sales Manager
Suzie VanOsdol
Wild Geese Bookshop
Communications Manager
Suzy Takacs
The Book Cellar
owner
Sydney Macias
the last chapter book shop
Store Manager
Tara Ryan-Gallagher
Prologue Bookshop
Marketing & Events Manager
Taylor Arnold
Fallen Leaf Books
Senior Store Manager
Tenia Davis
Beyond the Book, A Literary Experience
Founder, President
Terri LeBlanc
Swamp Fox Bookstore
co-owner/operations manager
Terri Potter
Kids Ink Children's Bookstore
Store Coordinator
Terribeth Smith
Scholastic
District Sales Manager
Terrie Akers
Other Press
Marketing Director
Thatcher Stokes
Bridge Publications, Inc.
Independent Bookstore Sales Rep
Tiffany Phillips
Wild Geese Bookshop
Owner
Tom Doherty
Cardinal Publishers Group
President
Traci Cothran
Wayne State University Press
Sales & Marketing Manager
Travis Bryant
AdventureKEEN
CPO/Publicity
Travis Hale
Independent Publishers Group - IPG
Trade Sales Manager
Valerie Burkholder
epilogue books
Owner
Vanessa Deubler
Madison Street Books
Social Media Planner
Verlean Singletary
Da Book Joint
Owner
Warwick Schaffer
CirclePOS
Founder
Wendy Fitzgerald
Kids Ink Books
Owner
William Bergkamp
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
SVP, Sales, Marketing, and Finance
Zach Weedon
27th Letter Books
Co-Owner

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