Chicagoland Independent Bookstore Alliance (CHIBA) Bookstores
Bookstores are eligible to participate in CHIBA events when they:
- Are an independent bookstore (traditional, pop-up, and mobile stores are welcome)
- Are located within 60 miles of downtown Chicago, with an Illinois address
- Have an inventory that is at least 51% books
- Agree and abide by the CHIBA Community Agreements (official language coming soon)
Are You a New Bookstore? Join Us!
Is your bookstore new & looking to participate in 2026 CHIBA events? Fill out this form here. Our admin team at CHIBA (the Chicagoland Independent Bookstore Alliance) will be in touch. Please note: through April we are busy planning the Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl, so while we will try our best to respond in a timely manner, we may not be able to connect on a detailed level until May.