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Local Author Consignment Policy

We at Wandering Raccoon Books are happy to stock local authors who are not traditionally published. To best facilitate this partnership, we have enacted the policy below. The Local Author Consignment Agreement form may be completed in-store during regular business hours, or requested via email. 

Local Author Consignment Agreement:

For a local author to request their titles which are not traditionally published to carried in our shop, the Local Author Consignment Agreement Form shall be completed. The Agreement is as follows:

  • The author agrees that titles shall be provided to Wandering Raccoon Books at a discount of 40% of the MRSP (or cover price), herein after referred to as the wholesale price, in accordance with market standard.
  • The author agrees to list Wandering Raccoon Books as an available retail & online shopping location in their promotional materials. The author agrees that the promotion of the individual titles made available by consignment shall be the primary responsibility of the author.
  • Wandering Raccoon Books agrees to display all consigned titles in the following locations:
    • In Store: Consigned titles shall be displayed either on a designated shelf for Iowa authors or within a special events display (if applicable)
    • Online: Consigned titles shall be made available via both the Wandering Raccoon Books website and through the store's page on the Shop Iowa platform.
  • Wandering Raccoon Books agrees that a payout shall be issued every 30/60/90 days. Should a payout period pass without sales of the consigned title(s), Wandering Raccoon Books shall contact the author to determine if the author would prefer to:
    • Reclaim the books provided on consignment or
    • Continue to display the title(s) for sale at Wandering Raccoon Books.
Wandering Raccoon Books shall make available the option of hosting an author event within the store space. The date and time shall be determined by the author and by the store owner. The author agrees to provide books in sufficient quantity on event day for the duration of the event. Wandering Raccoon Books shall process all book sales through the store’s point of sale during the event. Wandering Raccoon Books agrees that event sales shall be paid out immediately following the conclusion of the event, at the agreed upon rate as described above.

    Required Information:

    The author shall provide the following information to facilitate the consignment of, and communication regarding, the selected titles:

    • Title & MSRP ($USD)
    • Author Shipping Address
    • Author Email Address 
    • Author Phone Number

    Delivery & Pick-Up of Consigned Titles:

    The delivery of titles for consignment is the responsibility of the author. Titles may be delivered during regular business hours, or sent via a mail or delivery service. If unsold titles are being reclaimed by the author, it is the responsibility of the author to arrange pick-up or shipment of these materials. It shall not be the burden of Wandering Raccoon Books to facilitate the delivery or receipt of consigned titles.

    Complimentary Services for Local Authors:

    The owner of Wandering Raccoon Books is also a librarian for bookish social media platform TheStorygraph. As a complimentary service to help promote the online awareness of Iowa authors, the owner shall ensure that each title provided to Wandering Raccoon Books for consignment is made available, with accurate information, for users of TheStorygraph. In some instances, a request may be made of the author to provide missing information, including, but not limited to a quality copy of the cover image.

    Questions: 

    You may contact Wandering Raccoon Books staff at hello@wanderingraccoonbooks.com. 

    Last Updated: August 30, 2024