How to Pitch Schools & Libraries for Author Events
Want school and library visits? Learn how to draft pitches, align with educational standards, and coordinate events.
Marcus Sterling
Creative Director
"School visits and library workshops are highly profitable event marketing channels for children's, YA, and nonfiction authors. Pitching these events successfully requires matching local programs."
Core Key Takeaways
- Structuring the Educational Event Proposal
- Finding and Contacting Library Directors
- Coordinating On-Site Book Sales and Orders
1. Structuring the Educational Event Proposal
Draft a one-page proposal detailing your workshop topics, target age groups, pricing, and how your book connects with local curricula.
- Align workshop topics with educational curriculum standards.
- Offer interactive elements (like creative writing activities).
- Provide book purchase order sheets for parents and staff.
2. Finding and Contacting Library Directors
Find contact details for local librarians. Pitch events that align with library themes (such as summer reading programs).
3. Coordinating On-Site Book Sales and Orders
Coordinate sales with local bookstores or print books in advance, providing purchase sheets to collect orders during the event.
The Takeaway
Event marketing builds local author presence. The branding directors at Golden Ivory Publishing help authors compile event pitch kits.
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