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Author Visits

Lots of information and sample forms for planning, contacting, and contracting authors to speak at your library. This site has helpful hints for hosting the visit, including how-to, publicity, costs, and follow-up. Sample letters and a sample contract are included.

Children's Book Council

Find out about special book-related days, weeks, and months. This site offers tips and ideas for library programs, including activities, exhibits, and links to author and illustrator web pages.

Freestuff for Public Libraries

Free marketing resources from the Gale Group: bookmarks, posters, reading logs, cards, etc.

Michigan Authors and Illustrators

Looking for a Michigan author to give a reading? Check here to see who may be available.

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