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...
[NEWS] Revolutionizing Distribution: Tamara Mayo Advocates for Publisher-Owned Co-ops at IBPA Panel
