October 8-10, 2020
Denver, Colorado
Renaissance Denver Stapleton
Call for Authors
Introduce your authors to hundreds of booksellers!. At our show, all authors present their books directly to booksellers — as featured speakers, panelists, and at speed-dating events. We encourage you to pitch authors with diverse voices and experiences. In addition to appearance fees, plan to provide ARCs or finished books for attendees.
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.
Appearance Fee: $700
Exhibit Hall In-Booth Signings
Authors can sign books at exhibitor booths and tables throughout the trade show. No pitch needed, you’ll register your author for a specific time slot when booking your exhibit hall space.
Author signings at exhibit tables: $150
Exhibit Hall Registration
A beautiful arena for showcasing your books, products, and authors to the region’s most engaged buyers and booksellers. Our Explorer’s Passport and Order Placing Raffle encourages visits to every booth and increased show orders. We offer exclusive Exhibit Hall hours with no competing programming.
Exhibit Hall Registration Coming Soon
Sponsorship Opportunities
Expand your exposure at the show and support bookstores and the MPIBA mission. Sponsorships with outstanding benefits are available for all budgets.
Sponsorship Opportunities Coming Soon