June 1, 2017

Preview Fall 2017 - Compendium

Summer is here (unofficially), but all of us in the retail world understand that means it's time to make plans for fall buying.  It's exciting both to see what your favorite vendors have created and to discover new vendors.

Here is the first in my series of Fall Preview posts, and we're starting with an inspiring new introduction from everyone's favorite - Compendium.


The Girl Who Ran is an encouraging new book for people of all ages, written about the first female to run the Boston Marathon.

“She said she would do it, she wasn’t a liar; she’d show them by running like the wind in the fire.” When Bobbi Gibb saw the Boston Marathon her mind was set—she had to be a part of it. She trained hard, journeying across America to run on all kinds of terrain. But when the time came to apply for the marathon, she was refused entry. They told her girls don’t run, girls can’t run. That didn’t stop Bobbi.

This picture book tells the true story of how she broke the rules in 1966 and how, one step at a time, her grit and determination changed the world. The energetic and bright illustrations capture the emotions of Bobbi’s journey and the fluidity of running. Created in collaboration with Bobbi Gibb, The Girl Who Ran is perfect for would-be runners, kids of all ages



Don't forget that Compendium is one of the most retailer-friendly vendors in the marketplace.
  • $5 flat-rate shipping on all orders within the continental US
  • Risk-free returns mean you are never stuck with merchandise you aren't selling
  • Bonus Buy & Super Buy programs increase your margin on books
Let's make plans to meet so you can see this and many other new introductions from Compendium to add to your shelves - and cash registers - for the fall.