About the Local Author Exhibit
The Local Author Exhibit highlights the intellectual and creative accomplishments of writers in the San Diego region. In its 46th year, the aim of the Exhibit is to bring exposure to local talent and nurture the pursuit of the writing arts in San Diego.
A call for submissions goes out in early fall each year, alerting all San Diego County authors who have published books in the current year to submit them. The annual deadline for registering *and* submitting books was December 12th, 2011. Registration is now closed.
The Exhibit runs the entire month of February, located in the Lobby of the Central Library. Participants are invited to attend a special exhibition preview and reception prior to the public unveiling. Submitted publications are also exhibited in an online gallery, along with author photos, brief biographies, and brief publishing information.
The San Diego Public Library has long hosted special events for authors --including book discussions, writing workshops, and author talks-- where writers are able to interact directly with their readers as they share, sell, and sign their books. The Local Author Exhibit is presented for reading interest as well as the opportunity to highlight the diverse and abundant talent we have in the San Diego region.
For more information about the Local Author Exhibit, including online registration, please contact call the San Diego Public Library at (619) 236-5817, or e-mail Rachel Esguerra.
To learn about other events at the San Diego Public Library's Central Library and 35 branches, to find links to numerous additional resources, to register for a Library card, or to search for materials in the Library's catalog online, visit our Web site at http://www.sandiegolibrary.org/ or call the San Diego Public Library at (619) 236-5800.
Submitting Photos - Now Closed
The last day to submit images was Monday, January 9, 2012. All registered authors received an e-mail with instructions for submitting your photos to the Library. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Rachel Esguerra, at 619-236-5817 or resguerra@sandiego.gov.
Registration Now Closed
The deadline to register *and* submit books was December 12, 2011. Registration is now closed.
San Diego Local Authors - News & Updates
- Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, Rae Armantrout, is honored as the winner of the 2010 Local Author Literary Achievement Award.
- One of the local authors wrote about her experience at the reception on her blog; you can view it here.
- Local Author Exhibit Breaks Record, San Diego Public Library Showcases, Nurtures, Strongly Supports Local Writing - The 45th year of the Local Author Exhibit produced the largest turnout ever, with 266 authors and 83 co-authors furnishing 320 titles reflecting the diversity of San Diego?s population and equally diverse scope of interest. Read the full press release (PDF).
- More than 250 local authors submitted over 300 book titles published in 2010.
46th Annual Local Author Exhibit, Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the Local Author Exhibit?
A. It is an annual exhibit open to San Diego County residents who published a book in the current year. This year we are honoring those authors who published a book in 2011.
Q. What is the goal of the Local Author Exhibit?
A. The San Diego Public Library sponsors the Local Author Exhibit to nurture writing and foster local talent in the Greater San Diego area.
Q. How many titles am I allowed to submit?
A. There is no limit on the number of titles submitted by one author, as long as the titles were published in 2011. Only one (1) copy of each title should be submitted to the Library.
Q. Can I submit an E-book?
A. Yes, E-books are accepted as long as the E-books were published in 2011. Please provide a link to your book in the registration form. For display purposes, send to the submit book address below a high-quality, color photo or reproduction of your book cover (e.g. foam core mounted) no larger than 8.5 inches x 5.75 inches.
Q. How do I participate in the Exhibit?
A. The deadline to register and submit books was December 12, 2011. Registration is now closed.
Q. When and where is the Exhibit held?
A. The Exhibit will be on display in the Lobby of the Central Library, from late January through February 2012. A preview reception is held to honor writers in the Exhibit.
Q. When is the Preview Reception?
A. A special Preview Reception will be held for the local authors in late January 2012. Authors who submit a book will receive an invitation to the reception.
Q. Are guests allowed at the Preview Reception, and what do I wear?
A. Authors may bring one (1) guest to the reception. Dress code is business casual.
Q. What is the timeline for registering for the Local Exhibit?
A. The registration deadline was December 12, 2011. All books also needed to be submitted by December 12, 2011. Books were to be mailed to: San Diego Public Library, ATTN: Rachel Esguerra, 820 E Street, San Diego, CA 92101-6478 to arrive not later than December 12, 2011. Authors were to mail only one (1) copy of each title published in 2011.
Q. Can self-published materials be submitted?
A. Yes, the Library accepts self-published material. The Exhibit reflects the diversity of the publishing world. All published materials are accepted: self-published, small and independent presses, academic and trade house publishing, etc.
Q. What happens to the books submitted for the Exhibit?
A. All submissions to the Exhibit become gifts to the San Diego Public Library for possible inclusion in the collections, based on the Library’s Collection Development Policy and pertinent criteria. Books are distributed for review to librarians with subject expertise in the books’ subject matter.
Q. What is the Online Exhibit?
A. The Online Exhibit began in 2010. It showcases authors and their information throughout the year. It opens at the same time as the live Exhibit in February, and closes in December.
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