October 8-10, 2020
Denver, Colorado Everywhere!
To take place virtually on MPIBA’s Zoom account.
Call for Authors
Our virtual fall trade show and conference will be more important than ever this year!
Introduce your authors to hundreds of booksellers!. We encourage you to pitch authors with diverse voices and experiences. In addition to appearance fees, plan to provide ARCs (print or digital) or finished books for attendees.
Event dates, times, and appearance fees are currently being revised for our new virtual only show. Stay tuned!
Children’s Author & Illustrator Breakfast
Thursday, October 8
4 – 5 Authors/Illustrators
100-150 attendees
Our show kick-off event! Authors will make 10-minute presentations during breakfast.
Appearance Fee: $1200
Gala Author Dinner
Friday, October 9
4 – 6 Authors
250+ attendees
Our premier FallCon event. Authors will make 10-minute presentations during dinner.
Appearance Fee: $1500
Theme Author Panel Breakfasts or Lunches
Various Days and Times
6 Authors
100-150 attendees
Authors will join a themed panel with a moderator to present their books and answer questions.
Appearance Fee: $1100
Author! Author! Breakfasts or Lunches
Various Days and Times
10 – 15 Authors
100 – 150 attendees
Authors dine with tables of booksellers. During the meal, each author is introduced and presents their book for ~4 minutes to the entire room.
Appearance Fee: $850
Children’s Author Speed-dating
Friday, October 9 (afternoon)
10 – 15 Authors
75+ attendees
Authors move from table to table, giving their quick “elevator” pitches to booksellers. A fast-paced, fun, bookseller favorite event.
Appearance Fee: $700
Books & Brews Author Speed-dating
Saturday, October 10 (afternoon)
10 – 15 Authors
75+ attendees
Authors move from table to table, giving their quick “elevator” pitches to booksellers. A fast-paced, fun, bookseller favorite event.