BookFestPA Application Form

BookFestPA 2020 Application
BookFest PA is a celebration of the written word. This year’s focus is once again on genre fiction, from Comics to Cozies.

The event will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020, from 10 AM - 4 PM under a tent on the Schlow Library grounds. Authors and artists will have the opportunity to meet their fans and to sign and sell books. Vendors, press, and booksellers may also sell a variety of items.

A representative must be stationed at the table at all times during the event. Short relief periods can be accommodated by library staff and volunteers.

The table fee is $75 for one 6-foot table or $50 for 1/2 of a table.

Applicants must be living in Pennsylvania or surrounding states.

A table, basic white tablecloth, 2 chairs, and a light lunch are provided. We recommend bringing other signs, banners, props and eye-catching decorations for your table.

Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2020. This application does not guarantee acceptance.
Are you applying as an Author, Artist, Press, or Vendor? *

Author Artist Press Vendor
Applicant's Full Name (Author, Artist, Press Representative. or Vendor Representative) *

First Name Last Name
If applicable, enter your Pen Name.
Please enter your professional/pen name for our marketing.
If applicable, enter the Press or Vendor Name.
If applying as a Press, how many authors will your table(s) represent?
If applying as a Vendor, what books or related materials would you be selling?
Email *
example@example.com. Note: Applicants must have an email address.

Address *

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State
Zip Code	Country

Table Size *
(One table is 6 feet long.)
If applying as a Press or Vendor, would you like two full-size tables if they are available?

Yes, I would prefer having two full-size tables (12 ft.). No, I will only need one table (6 ft.). Not applicable.
Genre (Choose all that Apply.) *

Comics/Graphic Novels Fantasy Science Fiction Romance Mystery/Thriller Childrens Young Adult Horror Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Nonfiction/Biography
Please provide a list of your most recent/popular titles. *
Please include bibliographic information. If you are applying as a press please include example titles within this year's theme.
Please include reviews of your work or recent press/media coverage. *
If you are applying as a vendor/press, please include relevant descriptions, reviews, or summaries relating to your sale items and the authors you would be representing.
Website *
Applicant must have a website.
Social Pages

A social media presence is preferred in order to help promote the event, but is not required for acceptance. Please provide professional accounts versus personal accounts.
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Author instead of personal preferred
Other
Author/Artist: Please attach a headshot. Press/Vendor: Please attach logo or marketing images. Acceptable file formats: GIF, JPG or PNG (at least 300 dpi high-resolution). *
Short Biography *
Max: 100 words. Note: May be edited for length in our publications. If applying as a Press/Vendor describe your business and include brief biographies of authors that will be included in the event.
Additional Comments/Questions:
By submitting this form you are agreeing to our policies and to submitting payment for your table if accepted.

Payment will be expected upon official acceptance.

Applications will be reviewed to represent each of the chosen genres.

Please DO NOT send payment until you are contacted.

Reminder, this application does not guarantee acceptance.

Applicants will be notified by Friday, March 20, 2020.
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BookFestPA 2020 Application

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