Open to canadian traditionally published authors and illustrators
Applications open June – September. Current year nominees may apply up until November.
If you are interested in being considered for our roster we invite you to apply via the Authors’ Booking Service online application.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Get discovered by schools, libraries and event organizers through inclusion in the Authors’ Booking Service directory of Canadian, traditionally published authors and illustrators available for in-person and virtual presentations.
- Get booked for presentations and events through promotion of your author/illustrator presentations to schools, libraries, conferences, festivals and other organizations seeking Canadian children’s book creators.
- Customized author/illustrator profile on the Authors’ Booking Service website, including your bio, author headshot, presentation information, book cover gallery (up to 6 covers), contact/booking form and SEO.
- Booking and inquiry support – Authors’ Booking Service helps connect schools, libraries and other organizations with the right author or illustrator for their programming needs.
- Promotion and amplification of your professional profile and social media through opportunities to share and spotlight your books, presentations, events, news and achievements.
- Monthly newsletters to educators and librarians featuring calls to action to book Authors’ Booking Service members for school and library visits, both in-person and virtual.
- Announcements of professional opportunities including grants, residencies, festivals, conferences and other opportunities for authors and illustrators, with application deadlines where available.
- Members-only monthly Zoom sessions featuring professional development, industry insights, peer discussion and opportunities to connect with fellow creators.
- Professional resources and support to help you develop, refine and promote your school and library presentations, including guidance on presentation offerings and virtual programming.
- Opportunities for collective promotion that raise the profile of Canadian children’s authors and illustrators and help connect members with educators, librarians and the broader children’s book community.