Indie Author Appreciation Day was founded to honor independent authors and defend the freedom to read.

Indie authors are small business owners, creatives, and cultural contributors—often writing stories that challenge norms, center marginalized voices, and reflect lived experiences that deserve space on shelves.

As book bans and censorship continue to rise, Indie Author Appreciation Day exists as both celebration and resistance. We uplift indie voices. We support free expression. We protect stories.