Prize Package for the Winning Design
Winter Catalog Cover Art Contest Submissions due May 16
Winner announced June 2, 2025.

  • Extensive exposure as the “face” of the holiday catalog marketing program utilized by 500+ independent bookstores across the Eastern half of the U.S. and California.
  • Featured interior ad placement in 2M+ print and digital catalogs (digital includes store ecommerce buy buttons).
  • Digital and print marketing assets of the cover design for all stores that are used to create bookmarks, shelf talkers, posters, social media posts, displays, etc.
  • Featured placement on the NAIBA, GLIBA, SIBA, and CALIBA websites and social media from June-December 2025.

Submission Guidelines and Entry Form

Mockup Specifications

Designs will be presented online for store voting.

  • Trim size: 6” wide x 10.5” tall
  • Live cover art area excluding imprint area:
    6” wide x 8” tall*
  • Color space: RGB
  • Resolution: Minimum 144 dpi at 100% print size, 300 dpi preferred
  • File size: 10 MB maximum
  • File type: JPG or PNG
  • Do not include trim or registration marks

IMPORTANT
The bottom or top area must include a panel for bookstores’ custom imprints (6” wide x 2.5” tall) where the cover design should not interfere with the space. A light color wash or fade to white is permitted.

All artwork submissions indicate your agreement with the following:
  • Artwork displayed on the RAMP website will be restricted to participating stores, and not posted publicly.
  • NAIBA, GLIBA, SIBA, and CALIBA own the winning submission outright for all publication outlets and platforms, including print and digital.
  • Winning artwork can used for marketing purposes by RAMP, NAIBA, GLIBA, SIBA, and CALIBA and association member stores, including on organization and store websites, in emails, in print, and on social media.
  • You have permission to use all artwork and art elements and allow it to be distributed and shared on the RAMP website and by NAIBA, GLIBA, and SIBA to members for store voting.
NAIBA (New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association) logo image of the association name and a tree with a book titled "read"
GLIBA (Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association) logo image with the association name and an image of trees and water.
SIBA (Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance) logo image showing the association name and a stack of books.

Enter up to three cover designs total.

Cover designs may look wintery and/or festive, but not holiday-specific (i.e. no traditional or specific holiday symbols or imagery). All artwork should be inclusive.

Children’s book art is not a requirement; preferred designs will reach all audiences and readers, not just children’s customers. Think fun and festive, but not too juvenile.

Cover designs should have a reading-focused, indie vibe rather than mass-market or commercial.

Entry Form

2025 Submissions are Closed

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