Beth Wagner, lead buyer at Phoenix Books, has been elected to the position of Director on the New England Independent Booksellers Association (NEIBA) Board of Directors.
Beth Wagner is the lead buyer and tech guru at Phoenix Books. Like most career booksellers, she’s worn a lot of hats over the years since starting part-time at The Book Rack & Children’s Pages in 2000, including newsletter and website editor, manager, sidelines buyer, and children’s buyer. She served as co-chair on NEIBA's New England Children’s Booksellers Advisory Council from 2016-18.
"I am delighted and happy that NEIBA has seen the need for tech savvy, creative and innovative leadership from someone who understands books, book selling and future trends," says Mike DeSanto, owner of Phoenix Books.
The New England Independent Booksellers Association is the non-profit trade association for the retail book industry in New England. Serving independent booksellers since 1973, NEIBA has over 300 members representing more than 200 bookstores. NEIBA is governed by an elected Board of Directors that meets regularly with the Advisory Council and Executive Director.
About Phoenix Books:
Phoenix Books was established in 2007 on the principles of social responsibility, community, and sustainability, and is a proud member of Local First Vermont and Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. Phoenix Books Essex, Phoenix Books Burlington, Phoenix Books Rutland and Phoenix Books Misty Valley are Vermont-owned, independent bookstores. Whenever possible, Phoenix Books sources eco-friendly products from Fair Trade/Green Certified companies. Seven Days readers voted Phoenix Books the "Best Bookstore" for the newspaper's 2013-2018 Daysie Awards, and Rutland Herald readers voted Phoenix Books the 'Best Local Bookstore' for the newspaper's 2016-2018 Best of the Best awards.
Pictured: Beth Wagner left with NEIBA executive director Beth Ineson right