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Edelweiss Book Lists

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The purpose of the Edelweiss Book Lists Project is to gather titles around designated themes and awareness months to share with booksellers and librarians. These title lists are timed around buying seasons with the intention of helping stores and librarians make relevant books available to their communities. 

Publishers can submit up to two titles per imprint for free to each list. Once reviewed to fit the theme, the title list will be highlighted on our site and in upcoming Bookseller and Librarian newsletters. View all the finalized lists here.

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View all Edelweiss Book Lists from your homepage by adding the "Edelweiss History/Awareness Months" widget available under the Catalogs category:

Calls for Submissions

Calls for submissions will be sent out in the Edelweiss Publisher Newsletter two months prior to the list’s month (subscribe here). Each imprint is limited to two title submissions per list. 

Centering the Sidelines—Nonbook Items (November 2024) 

With this list, we want to give sidelines the chance to take center stage! Submit unique, nonbook items (journals, bookmarks, stationary, stickers, puzzles, and so much more!) fitting for a bookstore to showcase during the holidays—and beyond. 

New Year, New Hobbies (January 2025) 

We are seeking titles that get readers excited to kick the New Year off with a commitment to picking up a new art or craft practice. Submit books devoted to the creative: knitting, painting, DIY projects, decorating, cooking, journaling, and more! All publication dates are acceptable. 

Black Joy (February 2025)

With this list, we seek to emphasize Black joy and pleasure as a form of resistance. We are looking for titles that center joyous stories of Black life, creativity, love, and healing. All genres and publication dates are acceptable. 

Seeds of Spring (March 2025) 

We are seeking titles that cultivate a sense of wonder for the natural world. Submit books about gardening, field guides for flora and fauna, seed-saving, native plants, and other titles that will inspire readers to go outside this spring! 

Arab American Heritage Month (April 2025) 

We are seeking titles by and about Arab and Arab Americans to celebrate the diversity of the community and highlight its deep culture, history, and resilience. All genres and publication dates are acceptable.  

AAPI Heritage Month (May 2025) 

We are seeking titles by and about Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans that explore identity within the community as well as its diverse experiences and myriad contributions. All genres and publication dates are acceptable. 

Caribbean American Heritage Month (June 2025) 

Submit titles of all genres by Caribbean American and Caribbean authors to celebrate the multifaceted heritage, history, and culture of Caribbean communities. All publication dates are acceptable.  

Edelweiss reserves the right to reject any title from these lists in its sole discretion for any reason. The team will evaluate all submissions for their appropriateness to the list theme and will not include titles that do not fit the brief as outlined.

More Promotional Options

While we share these lists with our bookseller and librarian users, we also encourage publishers to take advantage of our promotional options that draw attention to your titles on the site and on the list:

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