On June 12, 2024, Tamara Mayo, CEO of Taevo Publishing, joined Joe Biel of Microcosm Publishing and other industry leaders for the IBPA-hosted panel discussion The Mechanics of Distribution & Forming Publisher-Owned Distribution Cooperatives. This groundbreaking event, held in conjunction with the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP), explored innovative approaches to book distribution for independent publishers, challenging traditional norms in the industry. The panel served as an opportunity for Mayo to highlight the urgent need for micro-level co-op distribution models, particularly those serving underrepresented publishers, booksellers, and readers of color. With her passion for innovation and equity, Mayo...

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Fundraising for Why I Stayed: Support Stories That MatterTaevo Publishing is calling on advocates, supporters, and changemakers to help bring Why I Stayed: An In-Depth Exploration Into the Realities of Intimate Partner Violence to life. This powerful anthology, scheduled for release in May 2025, seeks to amplify the voices of 25 survivors from across the globe as they share deeply personal stories about why they stayed in abusive relationships.Our goal is ambitious but crucial: to raise $75,000 through an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to ensure that these stories are told with the care and quality they deserve. By contributing to this...

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