Will librarians be able to buy my book at the event?

This service is focused on visibility and discovery. Interested attendees can be directed to standard ordering channels where the title is available.

How many books do I need to provide?

None. Outskirts Press provides copies of your book for the event.

Is the ALA Annual Exhibition only for librarians?

No. The ALA Annual Exhibition is designed for the library community and also draws educators, authors, publishers, exhibitors, and other industry professionals.

Can I participate if I cannot attend in person?

Yes. Outskirts Press represents your book at the event, allowing you to participate without traveling to the conference.

Is availability limited?

Yes. Showcase space and representation capacity are limited, so early reservation is recommended.

American Library Association (ALA) Book Fair

Self-published authors can get their book exposure at the American Library Association annual conference where thousands of librarians gather each year to find out what’s new in the publishing industry.

$499

Quantity: 1

Put your book in front of the library community at the world's largest library event.

The American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition brings together thousands of library professionals, educators, authors, publishers, and exhibitors. Outskirts Press gives your book a professional presence at this major industry event without requiring you to travel or manage the logistics yourself.

ALA Annual

Major library event

Face-Out Display

Cover clearly visible

Limited Showcase

5 OP titles per shelf

On-Site Promotion

Professional representation

Follow-Up

Inquiries sent to you

A hands-off way to give your book professional visibility within the library and publishing community while Outskirts Press handles the display, books, and on-site representation.

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Give your book a professional presence at the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition while Outskirts Press handles the display, books, and on-site representation for you.

Why ALA?

Be Present Where the Library Community Gathers

The American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition is the world's largest library event, bringing together thousands of library professionals, educators, authors, publishers, exhibitors, and other members of the publishing and library communities.

American Library Association Annual Conference and Exhibition floor with publishers, books, and attendees

The American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition brings together the library and publishing communities.

Librarians

Professionals serving public, academic, school, and other libraries

Publishers

Publishing organizations showcasing books and new titles

Authors

Established and emerging voices from across publishing

Industry Professionals

Educators, exhibitors, vendors, and publishing professionals

Your Book at the Conference

Professional Exposure Without the Travel

Outskirts Press coordinates your participation and represents your title at the exhibition, giving your book visibility within the conference environment without requiring you to arrange booth space, travel, accommodations, staffing, or book shipping.

Books displayed face-out at the ALA conference

Books are displayed face-out so their covers remain clearly visible to publishing professionals visiting the showcase.

Face-Out Display

Your book is displayed face-out so its cover is clearly visible to attendees.

Limited Shelf Space

Your title shares its Outskirts Press shelf with only four other books.

On-Site Representation

An Outskirts Press representative is available to engage with interested attendees.

Inquiry Follow-Up

Inquiries or expressed interest received at the event are forwarded to you for follow-up.

Library Visibility

Introduce Your Book to an Important Publishing Community

Libraries can help books reach readers well beyond traditional retail discovery. ALA Annual provides an opportunity to present your title in a professional environment attended by people who work with books, authors, readers, and library collections every day.

Professional Discovery

Place your book in an environment designed around libraries, publishing, books, and resources.

Broader Awareness

Expand awareness of your title beyond consumer-focused retail channels.

Industry Presence

Give your book a physical presence at a major event for the library community.

Participation provides professional exposure and visibility. It does not guarantee library purchases, reviews, awards, media coverage, or other specific outcomes.

Is This Showcase Right for Your Book?

Consider ALA When Library Discovery Fits Your Marketing Goals

Fiction

Books seeking readership and discovery beyond retail channels

Children's Books

Titles suited to young readers, families, schools, or libraries

Nonfiction

Informational, educational, historical, and special-interest works

Memoir & Regional

Books with community, historical, cultural, or regional relevance

Simple & Hands-Off

How It Works

Reserve your showcase space by purchasing this service.

Outskirts Press provides and prepares your book for the conference display.

Your title is displayed and represented during the exhibition.

Relevant inquiries are forwarded to you after the event for follow-up.

Showcase space is limited. Early reservation is recommended.

Put Your Book in Front of the Library Community

Give your book professional visibility at the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition while Outskirts Press handles the details for you.

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