The Belmar Public Library is excited to announce the Call for Authors to participate in the
2024 Fall Belmar Beach Reader’s Book Fair
featuring Local Jersey Shore Region Authors
Are YOU a published author of either Adult or Children’s/Young Adult fiction or non-fiction books and based in the Jersey Shore Region???
YES??? Then YOU are INVITED to participate in this great opportunity to display and present your books to interested readers at the
Belmar Public Library’s 2024 Fall Beach Reader’s Book Fair!!!
There is NO FEE to participate. There is NO revenue sharing.
There are TWO Book Fairs to participate in: Adults and Children/Young Adults
Adults Saturday, October 12, 2024 1 – 5 PM
Children/Young Adults Tuesday October 29, 2024 3 – 7 PM
Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave., Belmar
Author Application Process
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: October 1st or when the number of Registered Authors reaches 30, whichever comes first.
Authors who wish to participate must have a published title, either through an established publisher or self-published. No manuscripts or unpublished drafts. Authors must have printed copies of books to display for sale. No digital only titles will be accepted.
Author’s titles may either be Fiction on Non-Fiction and may be of any genre EXCEPT:
- Topics that are sexual, pornographic or obscene in nature
- Topics that promote hate, intolerance or discriminatory concepts or themes
Priority will be given to Authors based throughout the Jersey Shore Region.
Authors wishing to participate should fill out the online Application Form at: https://forms.gle/Kut8Wio1xCMRFS1g6, and must submit an email to me at lpulido@belmar.com with the following information and attachments:
- Headshot photo of the Author
- Descriptive text about the book
- Author Bio
- Good quality photo of the book’s front and back covers.
Download the full and complete Rules and Regulations of this event, which outlines what to expect on the Day of the Event HERE:
2024 Fall Beach Reader’s Book Fair Rules and Regulations
Please Note that the Belmar Public Library reserves the right to deny participation to Authors as a result of violations of the Rules and Regulations.
Any questions should be sent to Luis Pulido at lpulido@belmar.com or 732-681-0775.
Ready to participate???