Winter Institute Publisher-Sponsor List Grows

The American Booksellers Association recently welcomed five more publishers as Winter Institute sponsors.

With the newest additions, the total number of publisher sponsors of ABA’s sixth annual education event, to be held from Wednesday, January 19, through Friday, January 21, 2011, in Washington, D.C., has reached 35. Lead sponsorship for the sold-out Winter Institute is provided by the Ingram Content Group.

Wi6’s newest publisher sponsors are:

• Europa Editions
• Graywolf Press
• Seven Stories Press
• Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
• Soho Press

Previously announced Wi6 publisher sponsors are:

Thanks to their support, last week ABA announced the recipients of 31 Winter Institute scholarships, covering the cost of up to a four-night stay at the host hotel, transportation costs up to $350, and the Wi6 meal fee.

Winter Institute event registration and the host hotel, the Crystal Gateway Marriott, are both fully booked. ABA members who would like to add their names to the event and/or hotel waiting list should e-mail ABA’s Member Relationship Managers, Kaitlin Pitcher and Elizabeth Nichols. As cancellations are received, spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Booksellers registered for Wi6 who are no longer planning to attend and those with hotel reservations that are no longer needed are also asked to contact ABA’s Member Relationship Managers so waiting booksellers can fill their places.