Book Industry Charitable Foundation

10/15/2026

As the fall season continues to get busy, take care of yourself, as much as you can.

And if you are staff or an owner of a U.S. bookstore or comic shop and you feel like you need a little extra help, reach out to Binc about our Mental Health Wellness program, which provides short term mental health support. It's quick, easy, and confidential.

Visit our website for more information.

Graphic shows colorful fall leaves, "This is a friendly reminder to take some time for yourself today."

10/14/2026

When natural disasters strike, Binc is here!

Binc can help in many ways during a natural disaster, including quick emergency funds for gas and food if booksellers and comic shop staff and their families have to evacuate, and financial assistance if a store closure puts staff behind on their bills.

Also, Binc’s store disaster policy has been updated to provide $2,000 in immediate assistance before long-term needs are determined. The funds can be used for rental of a storage unit, materials to secure a damaged store, cleaning supplies, or any immediate need. Additional store assistance may be available if expenses exceed the $2,000 grant.

U.S. bookstore or comic shop owners and employees, if you are facing a financial emergency due to hurricanes, wildfires, floods or other disasters, or for many other reasons, Binc is ready to help.

More information or to apply for help, visit Binc's website.

10/14/2026

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10/10/2026

Sat., 10/10 is Let Freedom Read Day. Everyone is encouraged to take at least one action to stand up against book censorship. Read a banned or challenged book, borrow one from the library, or buy one at your favorite indie bookshop.

Find out more, including other ways to take action, on the Banned Books Week website.

Graphic courtesy of BannedBooksWeek, "I started organizing against book bans. Take action today. Let Freedom Read Day."

10/10/2026

We love getting to visit your indie bookstores. Here are some pictures from the downtown Minneapolis bookstore tour! 📚💖🛍

10/09/2026

Jump into new worlds, emotional stories, and more with the All-Star Creator-Owned Comics bundle from DSTLRY, featuring titles like:

- Time Waits Deluxe Edition
- Somna Deluxe Edition
- Warm Fusion
- and more! Supports Book Industry Charitable Foundation | https://bit.ly/4AWrOuS

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

More bookstore tour joy in St. Paul and Minneapolis!

Acorn Bookshop Next Chapter Booksellers Red Balloon Bookshop Mischief Toy Store Birchbark Books & Native Arts

10/08/2026

BincLinc October 2026: Carla Gray Scholarship Winner, Kamil Emerging Writers Prize Winners & more news from Binc.

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Decorative graphic features a display of pumpkins.

10/07/2026

Binc communications coordinator Erika Mantz, office coordinator Jane Regenstreif, and CEO Pam French are all in Minneapolis for Heartland Fall Forum, the Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association (GLIBA) and the Midwest Independent Booksellers Association (MIBA)'s joint fall conference.

The trio is pictured in front of the statue of Mary Tyler Moore.


GLIBA Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association Heartland Fall Forum