Name: Session 5: Closing Keynote Panel: Where are Books Selling? (And what’s going on with the supply chain and returns right now?)
Start: 2026-09-23T13:45:00-0700
End: 2026-09-23T14:25:00-0700

Session 5: Closing Keynote Panel: Where are Books Selling? (And what’s going on with the supply chain and returns right now?)

Wednesday September 23, 2026 1:45pm - 2:25pm PDT

Moderated by Keith Parent (Vice President, S&S Publisher Services) this panel discussion will include Jonathan Merkh (Co-Founder of Forefront Books) and two other publishers TBA.

Speakers

Keith Parent

Vice President, Simon & Schuster Publisher Services

Keith Parent is Vice President of Simon & Schuster Publisher Services, where he partners with independent publishers to drive growth through strategic sales channels, global distribution solutions, and effective supply chain management. With two decades of experience in publishing... Read More →

Jonathan Merkh

President & Publisher, Forefront Books

Wednesday September 23, 2026 1:45pm - 2:25pm PDT

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IBPA Boot Camp: 2026 Staff of Indie Pubs

Keith Parent

Jonathan Merkh

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IBPA Boot Camp: 2026 Staff of Indie Pubs

Keith Parent

Jonathan Merkh

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