The Negaunee Public Library has held something of the sort for a number of years. During the week that everyone is back for class reunions and other fanfare, we have hosted 6 or 7 authors in our meeting rooms. Sometimes I've invited authors personally; this year I reached out to the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association and had enough authors volunteer their time within a day or two of putting out the call. We do not charge them anything for the space, and provide coffee and water. They keep all their proceeds from their book sales. Some kindly donate their books to the library, or offer us discounts. Participating authors have enjoyed connecting with readers and especially each other. Jessica Holman Library Director Negaunee Public Library 319 West Case Street Negaunee, MI 49866 (906) 475-7700 ext. 18 jdholman@uproc.lib.mi.us On Wed, Sep 28, 2022 at 10:17 AM Jenn Donner via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I was wondering if any libraries have done an author fair at their branches. We are thinking of doing one and inviting local authors and Michigan authors to attend. My district has never done one of these but we're in the brainstorming stage for planning something for next year. Any info would be great! Thanks all.
-- Jenn Donner, MLIS, M.Ed. District Director Iosco-Arenac District Library 989-362-2651
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-- Jessica Holman Library Director Negaunee Public Library 319 West Case Street Negaunee, MI 49866 (906) 475-7700 ext. 18 she/her/hers