Right now, only the largest and best funded library systems can regularly afford the speaking fees of top authors. Our vision is to change that dynamic by pooling the resources of hundreds of library systems to dramatically expand access to these programs for all patrons. Our consortium has more than 150 member library systems which each range in size from less than 100 to more than 2 million patrons.
The Consortium creates 2-3 online bestselling-author events per month which are streamed to patrons of every member library. These are live events with interactive Q&A sessions where participants can ask questions directly to the author. We are highly committed to offering a diverse mix of perspectives and will ensure that half or more of speakers will be women and/or people of color.
Books and authors selected will cover a wide range of fiction and non-fiction genres including historical fiction, contemporary fiction, romance, OwnVoices, poetry, business, personal growth, social justice, history, art, culture and more.
Author talks are “white-labeled” on each library’s microsite so they will look like they are coming directly from your library. This means member libraries get the credit for offering these amazing talks even though you don’t need to spend any staff time creating the content.
We are incredibly excited to offer a vibrant mix of best selling and award winning authors in the coming months on a wide range of interesting topics.
AUGUST 2022
Long Bright River: Author Talk with Liz Moore
Liz Moore - NYT Bestselling Author and NPR Best Book of 2020
AUGUST 2022
The Beauty in Breaking: Author Talk with Michele Harper
Michele Harper - NYT Bestselling Author and NYT Notable Book
AUGUST 2022
Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger and Multiply Your Impact - Author Talk with Liz Wiseman
New York Times Best Selling Author
SEPTEMBER 2022
Raising Thrivers: Parenting Tips & Tools to Help Kids Thrive in an Uncertain World - Author Talk with Dr. Michele Borba
Bestselling Author and Internationally Renowned Educational Psychologist
SEPTEMBER 2022
Author Talk with Simon Winchester
Simon Winchester - New York Times Bestselling Author
SEPTEMBER 2022
Trust: Author Talk with Hernan Diaz
Hernan Diaz - Pulitzer Prize Finalist and PEN/Faulkner Award Winner
OCTOBER 2022
Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty - Author Talk with Dr. Aziz Gazipura
Dr. Aziz Gazipura - Best Selling Author and Leading Expert on Social Confidence
OCTOBER 2022
Where The Children Take Us: Author Talk with Zain E. Asher
Zain E. Asher - CNN International Anchor and Memoirist
OCTOBER 2022
The Diamond Eye: Author Talk with Kate Quinn
Kate Quinn - Acclaimed Best Selling Author
NOVEMBER 2022
The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR: Author Talk with Lisa Napoli
Virtual Chat with Acclaimed Writer, Journalist, Broadcaster, and Speaker
NOVEMBER 2022
Lessons in Chemistry: Author Talk with Bonnie Garmus
Bonnie Garmus - New York Times Bestselling Author
NOVEMBER 2022
How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race: Practical Tools for Necessary Change in the Workplace and Beyond with Kwame Christian
Bestselling Author and Founder of the American Negotiation Institute
DECEMBER 2022
Author Talk with Geraldine Brooks
Geraldine Brooks - New York Times Bestselling and Pulitzer Prize winning Author of March, People of the Book, and The Secret Chord
DECEMBER 2022
A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America: Author Talk with Nicole Eustace
Nicole Eustace–Pulitzer Prize Winning Historian
Our team has many years of experience working with authors and publishers to create amazing online programs. Below is a small sample of the book talks our team has hosted in the past to give you an idea of our team’s experience:
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Our member library systems come from 35+ states and serve more than ten million cardholders. Pictured here is a small sample of our 150 plus member systems.
We’re a team of people in love with reading, obsessed with personal growth, and relentlessly focused on empowering people on their journey of lifelong learning.
Request a demo and explore how joining the Library Speakers Consortium can increase access to amazing authors for your patrons.
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