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Host a party!

Party Sponsor, 1 available ($3,000 plus cost of food, beverage, and a/v)
Heartland is a direct path to bookseller engagement and publisher- or exhibitor-hosted parties is an effective and fun way to take that path! Time is available the evening of Wednesday October 15th, 2025 for a publisher- or exhibitor-sponsored happy hour or author-led educational/self-care practice: this event is yours to design. Work with us to showcase an individual author or a group of authors.  Requested book/galley quantity: 150

Show booksellers your support with a Travel Scholarship

Bookseller travel scholarships, unlimited ($600)
Show booksellers direct support by getting them to the show.
  • Logo on homepage, in program, and on relevant on-site signage
  • Logo in one-time e-newsletter “Get to know the Heartland Sponsors"

General Sponsorship Opportunities

Principal Sponsor, 1 available ($6,000)
A unique opportunity to meaningfully engage with indie booksellers and demonstrate your support of their work. Sponsorship includes:
  • Logo on all emails, homepage, Eventleaf registration page, on-site signage, and program
  • One complimentary 8-foot table
  • One complimentary Rep Picks placement
  • Deluxe feature in one-time e-newsletter “Get to know the Heartland Sponsors"
  • Banner ad on website for duration of sponsorship
  • Five minutes for representative to speak to all attendees at the Book Awards Celebration

Education Sponsor, 1 available ($5,000)​
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Support the backbone of Heartland, championing booksellers as they engage, learn, and grow.
  • Logo on all emails, homepage, Eventleaf registration page, on-site signage, and program
  • One complimentary Rep Picks placement
  • Deluxe feature in one-time e-newsletter "Get to know the Heartland Sponsors"
  • Banner ad on website for duration of sponsorship
  • One author spot at the Moveable Feast

Major Sponsor, 1 available ($3,000)​
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Work with Heartland to achieve a wide range of marketing objectives. Your goal is to generate buzz.
  • Logo on all emails, homepage, Eventleaf registration page, on-site signage, and program
  • One 6-foot table exhibitor spot
  • One free e-blast to entire GLIBA and MIBA memberships
  • Program ad
  • Classic feature in one-time e-newsletter “Get to know the Heartland Sponsors”

Event sponsorship Opportunities

Our individual events are a great place to showcase your bookseller support. You receive:​
  • Logo on all emails, homepage, Eventleaf registration page, on-site signage, and program
  • Logo in one-time e-newsletter “Get to Know the Heartland Sponsors”
  • 5 minutes to share remarks with all attendees
  • Custom perks for each event to be discussed!

Moveable Feast Sponsor, 1 available ($3,000)
In addition to the perks listed above, the Moveable Feast sponsor receives a complimentary table at at the event to invite attendees for lunch. Custom perks to be discussed.
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Opening Reception, 1 available ($2,000)
Custom perks to be discussed -- let's get creative!​​
Marquee Author Breakfast, 2 available ($3,000)
In addition to the perks listed above, each Marquee Author Breakfast sponsor receives a complimentary table at at the event to invite attendees for breakfast. Custom perks to be discussed. ​
Quiz Bowl, 1 available ($2,000)
Custom perks to be discussed -- let's get creative​

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  • Attend
  • Schedule
  • Education
  • Exhibitors
  • Authors
  • Photos
  • Sponsor/Host
  • Scholarships
  • Rep Picks
  • Awards
    • Heartland Booksellers Award >
      • 2024 Heartland Booksellers Award
      • 2023 Heartland Booksellers Award
      • 2022 Heartland Booksellers Award
      • 2021 Heartland Booksellers Award
      • 2020 Heartland Bookseller Award
    • Voice of the Heartland >
      • Past Winners >
        • 2023 Janet Webster Jones
        • 2022 Kris Kleindienst
        • 2021 Louise Erdrich
        • 2020 Two Dollar Radio
  • About
    • Merch
    • 10 Years
    • Heartland 2022
    • Heartland 2020
    • Heartland 2021