CIPA Education and Literacy Foundation

06/13/2026

Len Vlahos, the former owner of The Tattered Cover Book Store who was a featured speaker at a C**A monthly meeting in November 2018 has launched Left Field Publishing and they will be holding a literary salon at the Denver Press Club on July 16th at 7pm. See below for all the information. See less

05/23/2026

JUST ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER FOR THE C**A EVVY BOOK AWARDS! Go to this link to register as a member or non-member:
https://www.cipabooks.com/evvy-rules-guidelines/
*If you're a member be sure to login to your account first before registering for your member discount. If you're a non-member your fee includes a one-year membership to C**A.
C**A ELF is the Pinnacle Title Sponsor of the 32nd Annual C**A EVVY Awards and the Banquet & Ceremony will be held at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO on Oct 3rd.

05/23/2026

Thanks to Ann Cunningham of the C**A ELF Board of Directors for ensuring that the C**A Education and Literacy Foundation was well-represented alongside the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors - C**A at the annual Pikes Peak Library District's Mountain of Authors event in Colorado Springs on May 16th. Information about C**A ELF's programs was shared with attendees.

C**A Was Well-Represented at the PPLD Mountain of Authors Event!

Last Saturday, May 16th, several members of the Board of Directors from C**A and C**A ELF along with some C**A member authors and publishers were at our C**A tables at the annual Pike's Peak Library District's Mountain of Authors event in Colorado Springs displaying and selling members' books and providing information about C**A and the C**A Education and Literacy Foundation. Thanks to Diane Windsor of Motina Books Publishing, Ann Cunningham and Sara Frances for ensuring C**A was well-represented at the annual event.

05/05/2026

A Great opportunity for C**A member authors/publishers to promote and sell their books at Barnes & Noble with a percent of sales benefitting C**A ELF to support the organization's literacy programs.

A new partnership between C**A and Barnes & Noble brings a valuable opportunity to put your book directly in front of readers—inside a high-traffic retail environment.

C**A Member Book Fair at Barnes & Noble – Glendale, CO

This event is designed to give C**A authors increased visibility, direct sales opportunities, and a chance to connect with local readers.

Key Details:

* A percentage of all sales will benefit the C**A Education and Literacy Foundation (ELF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization.
* Participating authors must attend in person
* Books must be distributed through Ingram to qualify
* Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come basis

This is not just another listing opportunity—this is real shelf space, real foot traffic, and real sales potential.

Ready to participate?

Contact [email protected] to secure your spot.

If your book is properly distributed and market-ready, this is exactly the kind of exposure you should be leveraging.

Act quickly—availability is limited.

05/03/2026

GREAT OPPORTUNITY for C**A Members to Market and Sell Their Books!
C**A will have two 6ft tables at the PPLD Mountain of Authors event on May 16th and C**A members can showcase their books and be there to sell them to attendees. There's no fee for C**A members to participate but they must contact C**A Board Member Diane Windsor to secure a spot. An announcement was emailed to members:
C**A members are invited to showcase their books at the upcoming Mountain of Authors 2026 hosted by the Pikes Peak Library District.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr., Colorado Springs, CO
Admission: Free (no registration required)
This well-attended annual event features panel discussions, author networking, and a public showcase of local authors.
C**A Member Opportunity (Limited Time):
Have your book displayed at the C**A table—at no cost.
* Deadline to participate: Contact Diane by Tuesday, May 12
* Book delivery deadline: Must be received by Thursday, May 14
* Limit: One book per author
Important:
If you want to sell your book at the event, you must be present and handle your own transactions. C**A will not sell books on your behalf.
For participation details, contact Diane directly:
Email: [email protected]

Calling all book lovers and aspiring writers!

Join us for the 2026 Mountain of Authors program, presented by Friends of The Pikes Peak Library District on Saturday, May 16, from 12–5 p.m. at Library 21c!

Enjoy an inspiring keynote from Randi Samuelson-Brown, explore the Local Author Showcase featuring 70+ talented writers, and don’t miss engaging panel discussions plus writing workshops designed especially for tweens and teens.

Come celebrate stories, creativity, and our amazing local author community! 📖💫

05/03/2026

C**A ELF is the Pinnacle Title Sponsor of the 32nd Annual C**A EVVY Book Awards and the C**A EVVY Awards Banquet & Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd at Red Rocks!

TOP RANKED VENUE IN THE WORLD CHOSEN FOR THE 32nd ANNUAL C**A EVVY BOOK AWARDS BANQUET THIS FALL! WE'LL SEE YOU AT RED ROCKS AND THAT'S MUSIC TO OUR EARS. MORE INFO FORTHCOMING.

04/30/2026

Libraries are of critical importance to our communities and we should all support them. By examining the value of libraries in the distant and recent past, this PBS film makes a compelling case for the importance of the American public library system today.
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/29/nx-s1-5380803/free-for-all-library-documentary-pbs?utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=nprnews&fbclid=IwY2xjawRgmHpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEedNHDSIGSoUn17C3oDdpx70XW-MR4varA-Nk7AtKANcnULdl45y9x1YYJiaE_aem_SGlwH6YZ6_RyhdhjVmTZLw

By examining the value of libraries in the distant and recent past, this PBS film makes a compelling case for the importance of the American public library system today.

04/10/2026

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The American Library Association has announced the fourth and final round of recipients of its Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant, an initiative to help small and rural libraries increase the accessibility of facilities, services and programs to better serve people with disabilities.

The 300 funded proposals represent 46 U.S. states and the Northern Mariana Islands. Of the selected libraries, 73% serve communities with populations of 5,000 or fewer. 50 libraries will receive grants of $20,000, and 250 libraries will receive grants of $10,000.

“This initiative has been a catalyst for ongoing disability access," said ALA President Sam Helmick. "It will continue to teach nearly 900 library workers the fundamentals of accessibility and guiding improvements to their library’s services across the board and will continue to do so for years to come.”

Learn more and see the full list of libraries awarded LTC Access grants: https://bit.ly/3Q7XBWH

04/05/2026

03/14/2026

Register now for AUDIOBOOKS: Speaking Volumes on How to Publish and Distribute Audible Books, the March 19th Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors - C**A meeting program.
Register Here: https://www.cipabooks.com/.../audiobooks-speaking.../...
Audiobook sales and availability continue to increase. If you aren’t publishing an audiobook version of your book to complement your print and ebook sales you’re literally selling yourself short. Lucky for you the March C**A meeting program is all about audiobooks! Learn about current audiobook sales and audience stats, subscription vs. unit sales, digital rights management, piracy, casting (single reader vs. full cast), recording, production costs, distribution and much more. Register here:
Presented by Stefan Rudnicki
Stefan has produced and/or directed over 3,000 audiobooks for Skyboat Audio and major publishers. He has also narrated over 1,000 audiobooks. Awards include a Bram Stoker Award, a Ray Bradbury, dozens of Audies and Earphones awards, two GRAMMYs for Best Spoken Word, and two Hugos. In 2012, he was acknowledged a Golden Voice by AudioFile Magazine. Upon entering the world of audiobooks with Dove Audio in 1994, Stefan quickly moved up the ladder to publisher. Skyboat Media’s publishing initiative (currently over 350 titles in distribution) is but the most recent manifestation of Stefan’s mission to match fine stories with the best storytellers and production values.