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Booksellers and Librarians

Romance Writers of America is proud to forge a lasting relationship between authors and those responsible for putting their work in the hands of the public. To that end, we are pleased to provide a variety of resources and programs designed to benefit both booksellers and librarians.

Become an Affiliate Member

Romance-friendly booksellers and librarians who would like to become members of RWA may join as Affiliate members. Membership is $10 annually.

Affiliate members receive:

  • Member rate for the RWA Conference.
  • Access to a special discussion forum for romance-friendly booksellers and librarians.
  • The ability to join RWA chapters (all chapter membership fees apply).

Note: Affiliate members shall not have any voting rights or the right to hold office in RWA or the chapters.

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Librarian and Bookseller Events

  • Librarians and Booksellers Event at the RWA Annual Conference: Check the Conference page for more information on this event designed for networking, prizes, and fun!
  • Check the Trade Show page for future RWA appearances at the ALA conference and the PLA conference.

Awards, Grants, and Collections

  • Cathie Linz Librarian of the Year: Our annual award for one librarian who has shown outstanding support of the romance genre.
  • Steffie Walker Bookseller of the Year: Annual recognition for booksellers who have taken special care to promote the romance genre.
  • RWA Library Grant: Given through PLA, this grant provides a public library the opportunity to build or expand its romance fiction collection and/or host romance programming. Grants are awarded based on the availability of funds.

Resources

  • RWA is available to speak as romance genre experts on librarian and bookseller panels or webinars.
  • Add yourself to our list of "Libraries Seeking Foreign Editions" to receive donations of foreign edition romance novels from authors! Contact RWA with your library's information.
  • Hosting a special romance fiction event or opening a new romance fiction collection? Email Us to request promotional items to your store or library.
  • Download shelf talkers to use in your bookstore or library to promote your romance fiction collection.
  • Looking for a speaker for the next romance fiction event at your bookstore or library? Let us help you find an author or industry professional through our Speakers Bureau.
  • See which romances hit the bestseller lists each week.
  • Get ideas for Romantic Displays for your library or bookstore.