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 do not receive the RWR, shall not have any voting rights, or the right to hold office in RWA.

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Librarian and Bookseller Events

• Librarians Day at the RWA Conference: Check back for more information on this day of education, prizes, and fun!
• American Library Association Conference: Check back for future RWA appearances at the ALA 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.

Resources

• RWA staff 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 through our Speakers Bureau.
• See which romances hit the bestseller lists each week.
• Get ideas for Romantic Displays for your library.