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Supporting literary agents through professional development, community, and advocacy to better serve their clients with integrity and excellence.

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Panelists include: Kim A. Snyder, Director/Producer, The Librarians film; Janique L. Robillard, Producer, The Librarians film; Skip Dye, SVP, Library Sales & Digital Strategy; Chair, PRH Intellectual Freedom Taskforce and Special Guest: Martha Hickson, retired Librarian and film participant
September 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Moderated by Mary Van Akin, this session will focus on how we as publishing professionals can get involved. This exclusive screening is sponsored by Macmillan Publishers. @macmillanpubusa.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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The Closing Plenary at the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social conference will feature an exclusive New York City screening of the award-winning documentary, The Librarians and a discussion with the producers and other industry leaders on book bans and the Freedom to Read @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
Closing Plenary sponsored by Macmillan Publishers on the Freedom to Read, featuring an exclusive screening of The Librarians film Our closing session features the exclusive New York City screening of the powerful documentary The Librarians in advance of its theatrical run in 30+ U.S cities. The film focuses on the unprecedented wave of book banning in Texas, Florida, and beyond and librarians who have emerged as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment rights as they face harassment, threats, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and publishing professionals about how we as an industry can and should meet this challenge. The Librarians film poster and stills from the movie Visit www.peopleofpublishing.org for the full conference schedule
September 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Featuring insider perspectives on how to strategically position books for global success, we’ll hear from panelists Catherine Clarke of Felicity Bryan Associates, Michelle Herrera Mulligan of Primero Sueño Press, Jean McGinley of Harper Collins & Doug Wallace of Andrew Nurnberg Associates.
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September 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Expand horizons with global publishing insights at the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social’s panel on “The Global Marketplace” moderated by Kelly Farber of KF Literary Scouting.
People of Publishing presents The Global Marketplace Expand your horizons with this panel of professionals who will discuss the global marketplace for book publishing. Understand what genres are selling in various territories and which ones are most interested in American properties. Learn about Spanish language publishing within the United States and how international publishers are helping further that goal. The panel will provide insider perspectives into the effect of geopolitical events and social trends on the demand for books, what “global publishing” means, and how agents and editors can strategically position books for international success. Headshot of moderator Kelly Farber For the full conference schedule see www.peopleofpublishing.org
September 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Featuring a panel that includes Scott Dickey, CEO of Podium Entertainment; Oriana Leckert, Head of Publishing, Kickstarter; Christina Loff, Head of Lifestyle Partnerships, Substack; and Colleen Prendergast, Associate Director of Licensing & Audiobook Publishing, Spotify there is so much to learn!
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September 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Learn what makes a creator “book ready” from Podium, Kickstarter, Spotify, and Substack during the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social conference panel “The Creator Economy” moderated by QCODE Media EVP & Director of Content, Jacob Bronstein.
People of Publishing presents The Creator Economy As creators with massive followings turn into author-entrepreneurs, the lines between platform and publishing continue to blur. This panel will examine the rise of creator-authors through the lens of opportunity: what agents and editors should look for when assessing creator-driven proposals, how followings on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify and Substack translate into book sales, and which categories are ripe for growth. We’ll explore what makes a creator truly “book-ready,” the tools fueling their reach, and how publishing professionals can adapt their acquisition and development strategies to stay ahead in a platform-powered market. Headshot of Moderator, Jacob Bronstein Visit peopleofpublishing.org for the full conference schedule.
September 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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I’m Regina Brooks, President of the Association of American Literary Agents and CEO of Serendipity Literary Agency. I am so excited to invite you to the very first People of Publishing Conference (peopleofpublishing.bsky.social), happening Sept 17th at the New York Academy of Medicine in NYC.
September 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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AFTERNOON SESSIONS
The Invisible Weight: The Unseen
Labor Behind Author Success

Margins, Missions, and Markets:
How Financial Leaders Are
Steering the Industry's Next Chapter

Agent/Editor Roundtables 2

Auction Confidential: The Battle for the Book

Book-to-Screen Adaptations 3/
CLOSING PLENARY The Freedom to Read RECEPTION Celebrating the People of Publishing
August 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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The List of Programs includes:

OPENING PLENARY

Publishing CEOs on an
Industry Writing Its Future in Real Time

MORNING SESSIONS

The Creator Economy

The World of Publishing

Building Your List: Strategy,
Taste, and Marketability

Agent/Editor Roundtables 1 2/
List of Programs OPENING PLENARY Publishing CEOs on an Industry Writing Its Future in Real Time MORNING SESSIONS The Creator Economy The World of Publishing Building Your List: Strategy, Taste, and Marketability Agent/Editor Roundtables 1
August 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Check out the preliminary program for the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social conference to be held on September 17th at the New York Academy of Medicine. Register now, if you haven’t already! 1/
The People of Publishing conference will be held September 17, 2025 at the New York Academy of Medicine. Register at http://bit.ly/4nsgiAR
August 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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For authors, AALA provides a searchable database of members for writers seeking representation. Members represent agents in all areas of the publishing process, handling the sale of rights through publication, and helping their clients develop successful careers.

Learn more at www.aalitagents.org
For authors, AALA provides a searchable database of members for writers seeking representation. Members represent agents in all areas of the publishing process, handling the sale of rights through publication, and helping their clients develop successful publishing careers. Authors can be confident that our agents pledge to follow the highest standards of professional conduct in serving the needs of their clients. Members must agree to adhere to the Association of American Literary Agents’ Bylaws and Canon of Ethics. Learn more at aalitagents.org.
July 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Membership is open to all professionals working at literary agencies.

For members, AALA regularly holds panels, educational programs, and social events.

AALA serves as the hub for the literary agent community and is a valuable resource for information and networking.
For members, AALA regularly holds panels, educational programs, and social events. Our committees meet monthly to discuss important issues and prepare alerts and announcements on the latest industry developments in areas such as contracts, royalties, and legal practices. AALA serves as the hub for the literary agent community and is a valuable resource for information and networking.
July 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Learn more about AALA and how we support literary agents to better serve authors with integrity and excellence.

www.aalitagents.org

The Association of American Literary Agents (AALA) is the preeminent organization of and for professional literary agents in the United States.
Learn more about AALA and how we support literary agents to better serve authors with integrity and excellence. Membership is open to all professionals working at literary agencies. The Association of American Literary Agents (AALA) is the preeminent organization of and for professional literary agents in the United States. Our mission is to help members maintain and expand their professional skills, stay informed about developments in publishing, and work toward increased diversity in both the profession and the wider industry.
July 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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AALA members! Join us this Wednesday for a:

✨ New & Innovative Publishers Roundtable ✨

The Programming Committee of the AALA is pleased to announce a roundtable discussion featuring several more recently-established independent publishers with innovative business models.
July 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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AALA members! Join us on June 24th for:

✨ The Royalties Committee Presents: Royalties Software Demo for Agents ✨

Join Bradbury Phillips, Atlas Rights & E3 The Rights Manager as they showcase their agency accounting software.

This is a members-only event. Register: aalitagents.org/event/the-ro...
June 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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There are more than 140 items up for auction, AMAs, critiques, book bundles, subscriptions, seminars and more! Critiques are the most popular items to bid on, and there are more than 50 AMAs ranging from open ended to specific topics like foreign rights or marketing.

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June 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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The money tho auction raises will go directly to supporting LAOC program participants—literary agents and publishing hopefuls from underrepresented communities, full of talent and invaluable lived experience. Get to bidding!!

www.32auctions.com/LAFC
June 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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The @litagentsofchange.bsky.social Literary Auction for Change is now live!! The Auction closes on Monday June 23rd and has all kinds of items up for bidding.

Check it out on the auction site: www.32auctions.com/LAFC
June 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Starting today, the AALA’s DEI Committee and the non-profit organization Literary Agents of Change (@litagentsofchange.bsky.social) will be presenting four panels in which literary agent interns get a sneak peek into various professions within the industry.
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June 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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We're thrilled to share that registration is now open for AALA Members for the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social. A limited number of early bird tickets are available.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
New York Academy of Medicine
New York, NY

* Early Bird AALA Member ($129.00)
* AALA Member ($179.00)
April 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM