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Friday, June 26
 

9:15am CDT

Land Your Books In Libraries 101: How Libraries Work! (Distribution platforms, pricing, and formats) (AP)
Friday June 26, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
McCormick Place West - Room W471B
How do librarians discover books? What happens once a librarian decides they want your book and they place an order? How do all the pieces fit together? Find out in in this overview session that covers the essentials you need to know to get library sales—and ultimately, readers.
Moderator
avatar for Andrea Fleck-Nisbet

Andrea Fleck-Nisbet

CEO, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)
Andrea began her tenure as CEO of the Independent Book Publishers Association in November 2022. Prior to that she was the founding vice-president and publisher of HarperCollins’ lifestyle imprint, Harper Horizon. Andrea spent fifteen years in sales, digital media, and business operations... Read More →
Speakers
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James Larson

Director of Intellectual Resources, Palm Beach County Library System
James began his illustrious career as a humble library page at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach circa 1999.  Having decided that biology was a bit too much, he elected to throw his hat into a career in public libraries.  He’s worked all over the county, working his... Read More →
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Matthew Parkinson

Director of Sales, Podium Entertainment
Matthew Parkinson is a publishing professional with more than twenty years of sales, marketing, and communications experience. He currently serves as Sales Director at Podium Entertainment, where he’s responsible for print sales and purchasing. Prior to joining Podium, Parkinson... Read More →
avatar for Marty Schoenleber III

Marty Schoenleber III

Sr. Manager, IngramSpark Distribution & Promotional Services, IngramSpark
Marty Schoenleber III is a publishing strategist who has managed marketing and sales for hundreds of bestsellers across every genre. He manages IngramSpark Distribution and Promotional Services at Ingram Content Group, overseeing distribution, marketing, and promotional services for... Read More →
Friday June 26, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
McCormick Place West - Room W471B
  Author Publishers Focus (AP)

10:30am CDT

Land Your Books in Libraries 201: Metadata, Reviews, Marketing & Consumer Demand (AP)
Friday June 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
McCormick Place West - Room W471B
How do you set your book up for success? (Reminder: metadata helps). How do you get your book in front of librarians and in their library (including the importance of trade reviews, what librarians look for, and how they curate titles). How to drive consumer demand so readers get your book from the library (how you can help libraries with the marketing work, and how consumer reviews, social media, and email lists contribute).
Moderator
avatar for Lee Wind

Lee Wind

Chief Content Officer, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)
As the Chief Content Officer for the Independent Book Publishers Association, Lee Wind (he/him) helps shape the direction of IBPA’s educational programs, book marketing opportunities, and role in the industry. A book blogger and author himself, Lee is passionate about empowering... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Soline Holmes

Soline Holmes

Librarian/Information Services Department Chair, Louisiana Association of School Librarians/Academy of the Sacred Heart
Soline Holmes (She/Her/Hers) is a librarian and the Information Services Department Chair at Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the current President of the Louisiana Association of School Librarians, the incoming First VP for the Louisiana Library Association... Read More →
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Michelle Schingler

Editor in Chief, Foreword Reviews
Michelle Anne Schingler is a lifelong reader with degrees in English and feminist theology from the University of Georgia and Harvard Divinity School. She came to book criticism by way of public library work and still considers libraries to be among the most valuable public resources... Read More →
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Trenton Smiley

Director of Customer Messaging, Hoopla Digital, a service of Midwest Tape
Trenton Smiley is the Director of Customer Messaging at Hoopla Digital, a service of Midwest Tape. Prior to joining Hoopla, he held marketing leadership roles at the Free Library of Philadelphia, Capital Area District Libraries, Genesee District Library, and Detroit Public Librar... Read More →
Friday June 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
McCormick Place West - Room W471B
  Author Publishers Focus (AP)
 

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