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UBAWA Local Bookstore


The UBAWA Local Bookstore is situated in the bustling city of Atlanta, Georgia with a grand opening day set for Decemeber 2013.

The goal of UBAWA is to encourage readership amongst people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds through the promotion of a diverse array of authors who represent all genres in the literary community. While our specialty is urban literature, we proudly accept ALL genres. To have your title sold in our bookstore, please take a few minutes to read our acceptance criteria.

UBAWA LOCAL BOOKSTORE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

1.     ISBN – ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number that serves two purposes:

(a)  It helps us track sales and inventory

(b)  It allows you (the author) the ability to have your book(s) sold in our bookstore.

If you still need an ISBN, you can purchase one by visiting www.ISBN.org


2.     2-3 Paragraph Essay of why you think your book should be placed on our shelves. Please address the following in your essay:

a.     What makes your book unique and stand out?

b.     Your suggested retail price for your book

c.      Recent reviews/articles on your book

d.     How does your book meet the competition of other books in your genre?



If you have read and understand all of the above criteria, you can proceed to the Bookstore Placement Application by clicking HERE.

If you have read the above but still have further questions, please email ubawafoundation@gmail.com  BEFORE filling out the bookstore placement application and your concerns will be addressed accordingly.

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UBAWA Testimonials

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"Thank you Ubawa's Bestsellers for the endless opportunities you provide for authors like myself. It is much appreciated." -Morenike' Matoy, author of ‘A Taste of Insanity’

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"UBAWA helps support people’s dreams. They are positive in every way imaginable. UBAWA offers advice and services that are beneficial to every writer no matter what stage they are in their careers. Their site is a godsend." --Ben Burgess, author of ‘Monster’
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"I just want to send a special thanks to UBAWA. It means a lot to me to have your support and assistance as an author. Y'all didn't know me from a can of paint yet you were willing to create awareness about me and my book. So I just want to say thanks so much!" --Kennedee Devoe, ‘Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right…it Makes Us Even’

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"Your support of independent authors is amazing. Thank you for your time and assistance with all that you do." --Ronnie C. Dawson, author of ‘Irreconcilable Differences’

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