Author Fair

Calling local Iowa authors! Fill out an application to join our 2025 Author Fair this October! www.AmesPL.org/AuthorFair

Ames Public Library's Author Fair will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 2-5pm. 

If you are an Iowa author and are interested in participating in the book sale and signing, please complete the below application. Due to limited space in the library, not all applications may be accepted. Evaluation of applications will be grounded in the standards outlined in our Collections Policy and Programs Policy, in addition to other criteria such as audience and genre.

You will receive an email informing you of the status of your application no later than Friday, September 20, 2024. This application will close Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Any questions regarding this program or application can be directed to Adult Services, webref@amespubliclibrary.org or 515-239-5646 ext. 4.  

Are you an Iowa author?
What is the target audience for your book(s)?
In which formats can readers access your book(s)?
  • Title
  • Additional authors or illustrators
  • Publisher
  • Publication date
  • Audience (target age group)
  • Genre (fiction, mystery, biography, etc.)

In order to participate in the book sale and signing portion of the Author Fair, you must agree to the below terms.

  • If I plan to sell books at this event, I will bring copies to sell.
  • If I plan to sell books at this event, I will facilitate the sale of said books (cash, check, card, etc.).

Please read Ames Public Library’s Collections Policy and Programs Policy and agree to follow them below.