Book Exhibit Plus – National

$1,999.00

If you’re having trouble finding the right avenues to gain exposure for yourself and your book, our Book Exhibit Plus – National service should not be overlooked. By exhibiting your book at major industry events within the U.S., you will have the opportunity to connect with the publishing community at large. This service also entitles you to a registered PubMatch.com profile, which provides a digital platform to interact with publishers, authors, agents and more.

Included in this service:

Display space for your title at four national book events

• LibLearnX (formerly ALA Midwinter) - Publishers, retailers, librarians, authors, readers, speakers and more all come together at the yearly ALA Midwinter Meeting. Your book will have ample opportunities to be promoted among industry enthusiasts.
• Public Library Association Conference OR Association of College and Research Libraries Conference* 
  • Public Library Association Conference - Public library professionals from cities across the country will have the opportunity to discover your book.
  • Association of College and Research Libraries Conference - The Association of College and Research Libraries Conference will be held in Portland, Oregon. ACRL is a division of the American Library Association, assuring that your title will get exposure to book lovers and experts.
• ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition – The ALA’s Annual Conference boasts big-name speakers, a booming crowd of booklovers and, with the Book Exhibit Plus – National service, your book.
• National Council Teachers of English Convention and Exhibition – Gain access to thousands of literacy educators who lead the teaching of the English language and influence purchasing decisions across a wide range of grade levels in this century-old gathering.

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Please note: If you are unable to exhibit your titles on the scheduled dates for any or all events, you can postpone your inclusion until the following year’s event.

PubMatch.com profile setup and 5-year membership

PubMatch.com is an online global publishing network that helps you connect with agents, authors, publishers and other industry representatives who may potentially have interest in purchasing the rights to your book.

Once registered, you are able to search for publishers seeking new titles and agencies seeking new authors to represent (these professionals can also search for authors). Adding your book(s) to your profile exposes your work and can also help draw the attention of interested publishing professionals in the U.S. and abroad.

Watch this video for more information on PubMatch:

Please note: You will be responsible for maintaining your PubMatch.com profile. Once registered, you will receive a guide to help navigate and use the service to its full extent.

How It Works:

• At each show, your book will be assigned a number, either based on its Dewey Decimal subject category at library shows, or based on where it lies alphabetically by publisher at international venues.
• Your book will be displayed along with other titles in a prime position on the exhibit floor.
• Your book will be displayed face-out on the shelf.
• A sticker bearing a unique QR code will be placed on the lower left hand side of the cover of the books that will be displayed. Book fair attendees can then scan the code using the CBE Book Fair Buddy app to learn more about your book. Using the app, they can add your book to their to-be-read list, share that with friends, family, or on their social media pages and even get connected to a variety of reseller sites where they can purchase your book.

*The following shows are biennial—occurring once every two years. Depending on when you purchase the service, your book will be registered to the next available show.