A Publisher's Conversation with Authors: A Few Words about Library Sales and Exhibits at Library Conventions
It is Tuesday. Monday's madness is over, and Wednesday will take us over the hump, so Tuesday it is--for some serious discussion with authors. Tuesday talks mean to address authors in waiting and self-published authors who would like to go a more traditional route or who would at least like to take their steps with a publisher by their side. This week, the topic is one that was recently asked by one of our authors. She wanted to know whether her book was appropriate for a library since it was meant for parents of neurodivergent children. The short answer: yes. The longer answer: Why Exhibit Your Book at a Library Convention? Library conventions might not be the first venue that comes to mind when you're thinking about how to promote your book, especially if you're focused on direct sales or bookstore visibility. But don't overlook the quiet power of libraries—or the devoted readers who rely on them. Libraries Serve Readers Who Need Your Book the Most Not everyone who ...