What's New at Edelweiss: Site Updates, Our Roadmap, Omnibus, and More
BookED
There's a lot happening at Edelweiss, and this session is your chance to get up to speed. We'll walk through the latest platform improvements and features, and talk about our roadmap for 2026. Get behind the scenes, "first look" views of what's coming, including updates to Omnibus, our new bookstore operating system. Recorded June 28, 2026 at Children’s Institute 2026 in Schaumburg, Illinois. Additional bookstore education resources can be found at . Theme song by
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Ci2026: Creating a Vision of Greatness with ZingTrain
BookED
Doesn’t it just make sense that if you know where you want to end up, it will be easier to figure out how to get there? We certainly think so! Visioning is a tool that can help clarify what success looks like at a particular point in time in the future on any scale – from articulating the future of your business in 20 years to figuring out a successful in-store promotion. Once you have the destination in mind, you can better prioritize how to spend your time and other resources (including physical and emotional energy) on a day-to-day basis. In this session, you’ll practice writing a...
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Ci2026: Crafting Engaging Reels for Bookstores
BookED
Short-form video content doesn't have to be scary or time-consuming. In this interactive workshop, booksellers will learn a simple, repeatable workflow for making reels and TikToks. From brainstorming ideas, to filming, editing, and posting. Participants will practice on their phones, pick up helpful tips, and leave with a nearly finished video to share. Recorded June 27, 2026 at Children’s Institute 2026 in Schaumburg, Illinois. Additional bookstore education resources can be found at . Theme song by
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Ci2026: After the Rupture: Turning Conflict into Repair, Trust, and Growth
BookED
Many organizations invest in learning how to navigate conflict — but far fewer know what to do after it happens. What comes next determines whether relationships fracture or deepen. Building on the RISEWITHUS Conflict Philosophy™, this session focuses on the critical, often-missed phase of conflict: repair, reflection, and re-engagement. Participants will explore how to move beyond resolution and into meaningful restoration — where accountability, emotional intelligence, and equity-centered practices rebuild trust and strengthen relationships. Grounded in restorative approaches and...
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Ci2026: KPIs for the Children's Section
BookED
Curious about what KPIs you should be tracking specifically for your children’s section? This panel will break down the most important KPIs for children’s bookstores and stores with children’s sections, focusing on the data that truly drives sales growth and inventory success. You’ll leave ready to start making data-driven decisions that will make your kids’ section shine. Recorded June 28, 2026 at Children’s Institute 2026 in Schaumburg, Illinois. Additional bookstore education resources can be found at . Theme song by
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Ci2026: ipage® Workshop: Tools, Tips, and Q&A with Ingram
BookED
Join Ingram for an educational ipage session with a live demo and a look at recent platform enhancements. Explore practical tools and techniques to boost title discoverability, navigate the platform more efficiently, and get your questions answered in an interactive Q&A. We’ll also share a brief update on Covered, Ingram's new marketing platform launching Fall 2026. Covered connects publishers, booksellers, and librarians on one platform, enabling digital catalog and DRC access, title discovery, POS system connection, and ordering. Recorded June 29, 2026 at Children’s Institute...
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Ci2026: Intro to Reading Levels
BookED
A parent comes into the store and asks about Lexile reading levels, and you’re left secretly thinking, “What even is that?” This introductory session will demystify Lexile and Fountas & Pinnell reading levels for booksellers, explaining what they measure and how they’re used in the children’s book market. You’ll leave with a greater understanding of the levels and confidence in how to choose books for each level. Recorded June 29, 2026 at Children’s Institute 2026 in Schaumburg, Illinois. Additional bookstore education resources can be found at . Theme...
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Ci2026: Making Children's Booksellers Out of Everyone
BookED
How do you extend specialized children’s bookselling knowledge from beyond one expert to your entire staff? This session offers concrete methods for equipping all frontline staff with the core competencies of children’s bookselling, from understanding age ranges and developmental stages to mastering key handselling techniques. Panelists will break down training models, workflow integrations, and resources that help general booksellers confidently recommend titles, engage families, and strengthen the store’s overall children’s business. Recorded June 27, 2026 at Children’s...
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Ci2026: Empowering the (’90s) Inner Child
BookED
The kids’ section is looking very nostalgic these days with special edition reprints of popular ’90s kids’ books. This points to a greater trend in the industry and a great market and genre to tap into to improve your bottomline: millennial nostalgia. This session will focus on how stores have been successful in catering to millennials knowing this age group can’t resist the magic of their own childhood memories. From special editions to sidelines and events, this session will share how the children’s section is no longer just for children. Recorded June 29, 2026 at...
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Ci2026: Education for Authors
BookED
Developed for author guests at Children's Institute, this panel features booksellers who have formulated best practices for creating events that benefit both stores and authors. This session will cover a number of issues, from author publicity to dealing with pre-event nerves. Recorded June 28, 2026 at Children’s Institute 2026 in Schaumburg, Illinois. Additional bookstore education resources can be found at . Theme song by .
info_outlineChildren’s books are experiencing growth, largely driven by the popularity of board books and activity-based formats such as sticker and coloring books. These formats are especially appealing to young readers and families looking for engaging, hands-on experiences with books. This session will explore strategies for incorporating board books and activity books into your store’s inventory, merchandising, and programming. You’ll leave with ideas for capitalizing on this growing segment of children’s publishing and positioning your store to meet customer demand.
Recorded June 28, 2026 at Children’s Institute 2026 in Schaumburg, Illinois.
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