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Welcome to the CBPA Website!

If you are unable to find the information that you need, please contact our office at:
E:
cbpa3@aol.com    or  P:  815-332-3245


 

CBPA Home Page

The Catholic Book Publishers Association facilitates the sharing of professional
information, networking, cooperation, and friendship among those involved in
Catholic Book Publishing in the United States and abroad.
The Association is made up of Publisher Members and Service and Individual Members.


 “Touching the human spirit and...contributing greatly

to the enrichment of people’s minds and

the spread and consolidation of the kingdom of God.”

Decree on the Mass Media 1, 2

 

Mission Statement

The Catholic Book Publishers Association provides leadership to, among, and on behalf of its members, who serve the Catholic market.

 

The mission of the Catholic Book Publishers Association is to:

  • Address the editorial, marketing, financial, and management needs of its members
  • Build cooperative and informed relationships
  • Support Catholic literacy



Member Quick Facts
 

Welcome to this new feature for 2008!
 CBPA updates are listed on the pages of this website.
Here's a quick way to learn what's new. 
The short notices below will provide you with direct links to the new information. 



New Postings from April 1 - May 9, 2008

Events:  http://www.cbpa.org/newslettersandupdates/events.html
In association with the RBTE May 27-May 30, 2008 event in St Charles, IL
Please RSVP  by completing the form on the CBPA event page (link shown above):

 - CBPA Board of Directors Meeting

      9:30 am to 12 pm  Room: Topaz
- CBPA Membership Lunch and Discussion on CBPA Transitions
      12:30 pm – 1:30 pm  Room:  Salon II 
      Your RSVP is requested  to insure that we have the room/food set appropriately

- Panel Presentation and Discussion: The Future of Religious Trade 
      1:45 pm – 4:00 pm  Room: Salon III & IV
      Your RSVP is requested

Positions Available: http://www.cbpa.org/memberservices/positionavailablewanted.html  
 - CBPA Executive Director Position

Catholics BestSellers List: 
http://www.cbpa.org/memberservices/2008bestsellerslist.html 
- May 2008 posted

Member Updates: http://www.cbpa.org/newslettersandupdates/updates.html 
- May 4, 2008   It is with great sadness that we inform you that Mary McCullough passed away suddenly Tuesday night from a brain aneurysm.
- April 21, 2008 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cavalero of Catholic Book Publishing regret to inform you of the passing of their son, Peter, on Friday, April 18.


General Industry News: 
 http://www.cbpa.org/newslettersandupdates/generalindustrynews.html 
- Link to ECPA top 50 bestsellers list for May 2008

Industry Conference List:   http://www.cbpa.org/newslettersandupdates/industryconferences.html
- Please let us know if there are conferences that you think should be listed on this site.

Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of CBPA's cooperative marketing programs:

A.  CatholicsRead
 - 
There are 93 titles enrolled in the program.  There's still time to enter your titles in this year's program!
      Visit:  
http://www.catholicsread.org/booksubmissionform.html
 - Audio clips now available for titles in the CatholicsRead program. 
     To see an example go to:
http://www.catholicsread.org/publishersuggestedbooks/spirituality2008.html
     Scroll down to the WLP title:  Keep in Mind and select the link:  Listen to Audio Clips

B.  Catholics Bestsellers Poster Monthly Insert Program 
Visit:  http://www.cbpa.org/images/09-Insert06-07promosample.pdf  
- Communicate with the Catholic Booksellers 
- Give extra visibility to your new titles 
-  Promote your publishing program

C.  Spirit of Books






Catholic Book Publishers Association
8404 Jamesport Drive
Rockford, Illinois  61108
P: 815-332-3245
F: 815-332-3476
E:
cbpa3@aol.com  and info@cbpa.org
Websites: 
www.cbpa.org and www.CatholicsRead.org

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