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The AASL National Conference offers publishers and authors many opportunities to connect with attendees.

Additional Resources

• Exhibitor Showcase
• Author Signings
• FAQs

Author Signings

All author signings must be planned and held at an exhibitor booth/table in the exhibit hall.  AASL does not offer a separate "author signing" space at the AASL National Conference.  By holding signings in a booth, attendees are encouraged to visit a publisher/author booth and engage in conversations with our publishing/author partners.

Please review your exhibit contract for specifics regarding planning for signings and restrictions for lines blocking other booths. 

AASL will reach out to exhibitors approximately two weeks prior to the event to gather specific details for author signing to include in the conference program and scheduling app. 

FAQs

When will publishers/authors be notified if they were accepted, and what date/time will they be presenting?

The AASL National Conference Author Co-Chairs will review submissions as they are received. However, there is a balance between ensuring the best programs are put together and scheduling works for the publishers/authors and AASL conference planning. Any submission received by July 11 should expect to hear back from AASL no later than August 1 regarding the status of their submission.  Then AASL will ask additional questions for scheduling sessions, and you will receive the date/time of your panel no later than August 15.

The General Session Keynote final decision will be determined at the earliest in the spring of 2025.

If I need to make travel arrangements before notifications are sent, what dates/times should I consider?

The concurrent sessions and exhibitor showcases will not start until Friday, October 17, at approximately 9:00 a.m. On Saturday, October 18, the last exhibitor showcase will end at approximately 1:00 p.m., and concurrent sessions will end at approximately 4:00 p.m.

The General Session Author Keynote will start at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 18. 

Does AASL sell author's books on consignment in their bookstore?

No.  AASL allows sales and author signings on the exhibit floor at any time the exhibit hall is open in a publisher or author booth. 

How can publishers/authors get books to the conference/convention center?

As an exhibitor you will receive information for shipping and delivery to your booth in your exhibitor service kit.