Instructor: Lisa Rabey of Nerd Girl Industries
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Type: Zoom
Duration:  Approx. 1 Hour
USD Fee: FF&P Member – $15; Non-Member – $20

Circulate! Getting Your Books into Libraries is designed to give authors the tools and knowledge they need to get their books on library shelves, give author readings, or present talks. This webinar will help them create relationships with libraries.

Takeways

• Prep work needed before you contact the libraries.
• Creating a sell sheet to present to libraries
• Writing a cover letter, why the library should acquire your books
• What and how to contact the appropriate librarian
• How to engage with new readers via author signings and book talks

About the Instructor:

Lisa Rabey (she/they) lives in N. Michigan with her husband (whom she sometimes likes) and her persnickety pug (who sometimes likes her). She watches trashy TV, reads heaving bosom books, and is really into trying to make bread but buys it instead. Lisa is a librarian and writer with a side hustle, Nerd Girl Industries. Her favorite Elizabeth Bennett is Kiera Knightly.

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