Participate in Our First Local Author Fair
Local Author Fair dates: Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov 5, 2023
Location: One or more Arlington (VA) Public Library locations
Application deadline: Sunday, July 23
Book submission deadline: Friday, July 28
Notification of acceptance: Tuesday, Sept. 5
Participation Guidelines
Application Process:
- Application forms must be submitted no later than Sunday, Jul. 23, 2023.
- Applicants must be eligible for and have an Arlington Public Library card.
- Applicants must send one review copy of their book to the Library no later than Friday, Jul. 28, 2023, unless the book is already in the Library's collection. Review copies will be available for pick-up from Central Library by Friday, Sept. 15.
- Accepted authors will be notified of their day and time of participation by Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Please Note:
- Authors must be present at the Fair to participate.
- Accepted authors will be able to sell their books at the Fair.
- Submitted books should adhere to Arlington Public Library's Materials Selection Policy.
- Accepted authors will not be compensated for their time.
- Participation in this event does not mean your book will be added to the Arlington Public Library collection.
Questions?
If the Local Author Fair receives more applicants than can be accommodated:
- Preference will be given to authors currently living in Arlington, VA or working for the Arlington County Government.
- A lottery system may also be used to determine participation.