Diverse Voices Fellowship

The Antiquarian Book School Foundation's Diverse Voices Fellowship (DVF) is a fully funded, hands-on specialized bookseller training program for early and mid-career booksellers from diverse identities. The fellowship empowers booksellers with essential skills to build professional relationships, learn business practices, and participate in programs designed to bring Fellows into conversation with the wider rare, used, and antiquarian book trade.

The 2026-2027 fellowship will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Antiquarian Book Seminar (CABS-Minnesota), the bookselling seminar that began in 1977 and remains the oldest and largest professional development program for antiquarian booksellers and members of the rare book trade. In addition, Fellows will travel to New York City in May 2027, for a hands-on Field School, where they'll meet bookstore owners, visit archives, and create lasting professional connections. Diverse Voices Fellows will be fully funded to attend the Seminar and the Field School, while receiving mentorship and resources to build and sustain their bookselling careers.

Applications are accepted August 31 2026 - October 8 2026.

Diverse Voices Fellowship Info Session

Attend the Diverse Voices Fellowship 2026-2027 Information Session as an opportunity to learn more and ask questions about the fellowship and fellowship application process.