• Author Visits at Your Library - How To & CollaborationWelcome! The Michigan Center for the Book sponsors the Author Visit site to promote literary events throughout the state of Michigan. You can find information on how to arrange author visits and links to related sites. Cooperative planning and shared costs can bring more events to your library!

www.michigan.gov/authorvisits

• Collaborating on Author Visits and EventsCollaborating with other libraries can spread the costs and the work to bring an author or performer to your community.



For more information on other libraries in your area, you can also check the Interactive Library Directory.

• Author Visits How To - Complete Document 

• Locating Authors

• Inviting Authors

• Arrangements

• Funding

• Publicity

• Event Preparation

• Costs

• Evaluation

• Post Event Tasks

• Sample Contract 

• Sample Letter of Confirmation 

• Sample Memo of Understanding 

• Authors - Michigan Authors & Illustrators database Searchable database that lists contact information and availability for events.

• ALA ALSC Tips for an Author or Illustrator Appearance Tips from the Maureen Hayes Award Selection Committee on planning an author or illustrator appearance - Association for Library Service to Children

• 2009 Michigan Notable Books Programming Guide  Programming tips and suggestions for the 2009 Michigan Notable Books and authors.

• 2010 Michigan Notable Books Programming Guide  Programming tips and suggestions for the 2010 Michigan Notable Books and authors.

• 2011 Michigan Notable Books Programming Guide  Programming tips and suggestions for the 2011 Michigan Notable Books and authors.