Library and Community Outreach
Libraries, educators, and reading groups introduce books to readers who might never find them in a shop. This work focuses on institutions and communities that fit your subject and audience.
The problem this addresses
Institutional buyers and program organizers need specific information before they consider a book, and generic pitches are usually ignored.
Reader communities such as book clubs are scattered and hard to approach without research.
Who it suits
- Nonfiction and scholarly authors whose work suits academic or public library collections.
- Fiction and memoir authors whose books suit book club discussion.
- Authors open to talks, readings, or virtual visits, though these are not required.
What is included
- Research into libraries, educators, and reader communities relevant to your book
- Outreach materials such as a library information sheet or discussion guide outline
- Email outreach to approved contacts
- Follow-up and response tracking
What you receive
- An approved institutional outreach list
- Outreach materials you can reuse
- A report of contacts made and responses received
What we need from you
Materials and permissions we ask for before the work starts.
- Accurate ordering information, including ISBNs and availability
- Approval of contacts and materials
- Your preferences for events or visits, if any
How the work proceeds
- 1
Identify
We research institutions and communities that suit your book.
- 2
Prepare
We draft supporting materials for your review.
- 3
Reach out
We contact approved organizations by email.
- 4
Report
We summarize activity and any interest received.
The exact scope and timeline are confirmed in your written proposal. Read about our full process.
Questions about library and community outreach
Will libraries buy my book?
Purchasing decisions belong to each library. We make sure the right people receive accurate, useful information about your book.
Discuss library and community outreach for your book
Send a short inquiry by email. We will reply with questions or an outline of how we could help, and any work begins only after you approve a written proposal.