CALL FOR AUTHORS – Fall 2026 Beach Reader’s Book Fair

Saturday, October 17, 2026

12 Noon – 4 PM

Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Avenue, Belmar, NJ

The Belmar Public Library is excited to announce the call for Authors to participate in the Fall Belmar Beach Reader’s Book Fair featuring Local Jersey Shore Region Authors.

General Rules

Organizer: Luis B. Pulido, Library Assistant, Belmar Public Library

The 2026 Fall Beach Reader’s Book Fair is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, beginning at 12 pm through 4 pm.

This event will be at Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave., Belmar.

This event can now accommodate a maximum of 40 Authors.

The DEADLINE to REGISTER is Friday, October 2, 2026, or when capacity of 40 authors is reached, whichever comes first.

There is no fee to participate, nor will the Library demand a portion of sales revenue.  Authors may keep all sales proceeds they generate.

Authors will be permitted to sell their books to visitors, but are fully responsible for handling purchase transactions on their own.

The venue will have free wifi internet access if needed.

The Library does require a complimentary copy of their book, if they have not already provided one.  

***PLEASE NOTE: The Belmar Public Library reserves the right to refuse participation by an author as a result of violation of these Rules and Regulations.

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  No manuscripts or unpublished drafts.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:

1. Topics that are sexual, pornographic or obscene in nature
2. Topics that promote hate, intolerance or discriminatory concepts or themes

Priority will be given to Authors based throughout the Jersey Shore Region.  

Author Application Process

There is a TWO Step process to register and reserve a table at the Book Fair:

1. Fill out the online Application Form at: https://forms.gle/JiS63DFcgxnxpUN76
2. Submit an email to me at lpulido@belmar.com with the following information and attachments:

1. 1. 1. Headshot photo of the Author
      2. Descriptive text about the book
      3. Author Bio
      4. Good quality photo of the book’s front and back covers.

Additional details regarding the event for participating authors will be sent after registration.

Any questions or issues should be sent to me, Luis Pulido at lpulido@belmar.com, or by phone at 732-681-0775.