Amanda Qassar, a bookseller at Warwick's in La Jolla, Calif., has been awarded a scholarship to attend the Denver Publishing Institute this summer. A collaboration of the Book Industry Charitable Foundation, Sourcebooks, and the DPI, the scholarship includes tuition, room and board, and up to $2,000 to cover travel and lost wages.
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"Binc already does so much to keep this career sustainable, but this scholarship is an astonishing boon," said Qassar. "I'm staggered by the generosity of Binc and Sourcebooks; without them this chance to level up my knowledge of all parts of a book's lifecycle--to enrich my connection to the bookselling ecosystem that I love and respect--would otherwise be beyond my reach. I'm also so grateful that DPI sees the value in strengthening the symbiosis between booksellers and publishers by admitting someone like me into the program."
Todd Stocke, senior v-p, editorial director at Sourcebooks, said: "When publishers and booksellers connect, magic happens for readers and authors alike. Booksellers are the beating heart of this business and the students of the Denver Publishing Institute are among its future leaders. I'm a former bookseller myself, and I can tell you how integral that frontline experience is to understanding publishing. As a long-time Binc partner, Sourcebooks is delighted to continue to ensure that booksellers have a vital voice."