GLIBA Spring Forum Grand Rapids, MI
2025 Publisher Guidelines
We are so excited to be in Grand Rapids this year. Having the opportunity to meet authors, publishers and other booksellers is one of the most important things we can do as an organization and we are excited to have you. We are hosting two days of events this year. The first is a Grand Rapids Bookstore tour on Wednesday, April 16 and Spring Forum on Thursday, April 17 hosted at the the legendary Schuler Books in Grand Rapids, MI.
Spring Forum Attendee Info
We are thrilled to host Spring Forum at the legendary Schuler Books in Grand Rapids, MI. All participating authors are welcome to join us for the bookstore tour on the 17th, lunch on the 18th and the author reception directly following the author events.
Author Pitch Deadline Monday, March 3rd
We are thrilled to host Spring Forum at the legendary Schuler Books in Grand Rapids, MI. All participating authors are welcome to join us for the bookstore tour on the 17th, lunch on the 18th and the author reception directly following the author events.
Author Pitch Deadline Monday, March 3rd
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Author Opportunities:
• Meet the Authors [4/17, $500, 7 spots] • Keynote Author in-conversation [4/17, $750, 1 spot] |
Promotional Opportunities:
• Reception Sponsor [4/16, Contact for cost, 1 spot] • Bus Tour Sponsor [4/16, Contact for cost, 1 spot] • Welcome Bag Sponsor [4/17, $100, 80 Welcome Bags, Provide an imprinted bag for booksellers to take home. (100 inserts in the Welcome Bag. Flat items only. Flyers, bookmarks, etc). • Galley Table Placement [4/17, $100, 40 books] |
Schedule
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Wednesday, April 16
Grand Rapids Bus Tour 1:30 pm ET - Bus Pick-Up at The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET - Bus Tour Bookstores on the Tour5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET - Evening Reception Broadleaf Brewery & Spirits, Kentwood 2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. Kentwood, MI 49512 (616) 803-0602 Join us for a fun evening of Pickleball and Kickpin Bowling! |
Thursday, April 17, 2024
Welcome, Education 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET Lunch (provided) 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET Author Events Begin Meet the Authors 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm ET Brief author presentation and round robin questions 40+ books / ARC request but at publisher discretion Keynote Author in Conversation 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm ET 60+ books / ARC request but at publisher discretion Author Reception & Signing 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET |
Run-of-Show: Author Events
Upon arriving at Spring Forum, a GLIBA board member will greet each author and show them to their seat.
1:00 pm ET Lunch. We are providing lunch, and authors are more than welcome to join us during that time.
1:30 pm ET Meet the Authors Begins. We will introduce each author with a brief bio and begin presentations. The format of this event will be a Round Robin-style panel. Each author will be assigned another panelist (in advance), and will ask their own curated question, which will then prompt the second author's presentation. Each author has up to 8 minutes to present, and we will signal them when they have one minute left. Meet the Authors concludes at 2:45 pm ET.
3:00 pm ET The Keynote Author Event begins. We will introduce each author with a brief bio and then kick off the programming. The Keynote Author Event ends roughly at 3:45 pm ET. If the event goes under or over that is completely fine. This is the last formal event of the day.
4:00 pm ET Author Cocktail Reception begins. Each author will be escorted to a table where they can talk to booksellers and sign books. Authors are welcome to walk around and mingle as well. Author Cocktail Reception ends at 5:30 pm ET.
Upon arriving at Spring Forum, a GLIBA board member will greet each author and show them to their seat.
1:00 pm ET Lunch. We are providing lunch, and authors are more than welcome to join us during that time.
1:30 pm ET Meet the Authors Begins. We will introduce each author with a brief bio and begin presentations. The format of this event will be a Round Robin-style panel. Each author will be assigned another panelist (in advance), and will ask their own curated question, which will then prompt the second author's presentation. Each author has up to 8 minutes to present, and we will signal them when they have one minute left. Meet the Authors concludes at 2:45 pm ET.
3:00 pm ET The Keynote Author Event begins. We will introduce each author with a brief bio and then kick off the programming. The Keynote Author Event ends roughly at 3:45 pm ET. If the event goes under or over that is completely fine. This is the last formal event of the day.
4:00 pm ET Author Cocktail Reception begins. Each author will be escorted to a table where they can talk to booksellers and sign books. Authors are welcome to walk around and mingle as well. Author Cocktail Reception ends at 5:30 pm ET.
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Recommended Hotel Accommodations
Book Room >> Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 774-2000 |
ARCs & Promotional Materials for Spring Forum
We request but are not requiring ARCs to be available at the event. If ARCs are unavailable, we will provide attendee contact information to publishers to provide print or digital ARCs at their convenience. It is at the publisher's discretion to have ARCs available. If you plan to have ARCs available, please consider the estimates below.
• Expected Attendance: 60-80 attendees
• Recommended Title Quantity: 40 - 60
• It is easiest to have a local author or sales rep bring books directly to the event. If bringing books is not an option books can be shipped ahead of time. Books must arrive by Monday, April 14 to guarantee availability at Spring Forum.
Ship to:
Attn: GLIBA Spring Forum
Schuler Books Grand Rapids
2660 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
We request but are not requiring ARCs to be available at the event. If ARCs are unavailable, we will provide attendee contact information to publishers to provide print or digital ARCs at their convenience. It is at the publisher's discretion to have ARCs available. If you plan to have ARCs available, please consider the estimates below.
• Expected Attendance: 60-80 attendees
• Recommended Title Quantity: 40 - 60
• It is easiest to have a local author or sales rep bring books directly to the event. If bringing books is not an option books can be shipped ahead of time. Books must arrive by Monday, April 14 to guarantee availability at Spring Forum.
Ship to:
Attn: GLIBA Spring Forum
Schuler Books Grand Rapids
2660 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512