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SUMMARY:In-person Event: Bookstores Rock!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable for our final in-person panel of the year. We’ve convened booksellers from our most dynamic community-oriented bookstores\, including Big Hill Books\, Milkweed\, Black Garnet Books\, and Wild Rumpus\, to share their perspectives on supporting the diverse reading communities upon which all our work depends. \nDiscussion topics include: \n\nThe place of bookstores in Minnesota’s reading and educational ecosystem\nThe efforts of booksellers to meet current readers and recruit future ones\nThe role of bookstores as a stable haven for diverse perspectives\nWhat publishers and those in publisher-adjacent fields can learn from booksellers’ local perspective on the reading public\n\nThe panel discussion will be followed by a brief Q&A. \nWhere & When \nOpen Book (Target Performance Hall) \n1011 Washington Avenue S.\, Minneapolis\, MN 55415 \nThursday\, May 8\, 2025 (**Please note that due to scheduling conflicts\, this event is on a Thursday\, not a Wednesday as is typical for MBPR panels.**) \nCheck-in and networking begins at 11:30. The program starts at 12:00 and will run for about an hour. \nTickets \nTickets are $20 for members and students. They are $25 for nonmembers with advanced reservation. If space allows walk-ins\, those without reservations will be charged $30 at the door. \nFood \nLunch will be provided for preregistered attendees. \nParking and Transit \nThere is a small side lot next to the Open Book building (just past the building on the right as you are heading east on Washington; for those heading west\, turn on 10th or 11th and go down the alley to access the lot). If the Open Book lot is full\, other options are: \n* Meters along 10th and 11th \n* Guthrie ramp. Enter on 9th Ave (between Washington & 2nd Street S) \n* Municipal parking ramp across from the Mill City Museum \n* Transit information is available at www.metrotransit.org/trip-planner
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/in-person-event-bookstores-rock/
LOCATION:Open Book\, Target Auditorium\, 1011 Washington Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Why Business Savvy Matters in Creative Roles
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable for a virtual panel discussing why business savvy matters in creative roles. \nIn the ever-evolving landscape of publishing\, success requires more than just creative vision—it demands a solid understanding of the business world. This engaging webinar brings together a panel of experts from the book publishing industry to explore why professionals in creative roles must develop business acumen to thrive. \nOur distinguished panelists will discuss: \n\nHow understanding contracts\, budgets\, and P&Ls can empower creative professionals.\nStrategies for balancing artistic integrity with commercial success.\nThe impact of industry trends\, such as the integration of AI\, on traditional business models.\nReal-world experiences of blending creativity with bottom-line concerns.\n\nWhether you’re an editor\, writer\, designer\, or any other publishing professional\, this webinar will provide valuable insights on navigating the intersection of art and commerce. Join us for an inspiring conversation that will leave you with actionable advice and a renewed perspective on the importance of business savvy in creative careers. \nBeth Brezenoff is the Executive Vice President and General Manager\, Content at Capstone. Beth began her career in children’s publishing at Simon & Schuster before joining Capstone as an editor in 2006. At Capstone\, she held roles of Editorial Director\, Global Trade and Consumer and Product Planning Director and became Publisher in 2021. Beth leads the Capstone Content Team and is responsible for the content development\, strategy\, execution\, and go-to-market for Capstone’s 500-title annual publishing list. She lives in Minneapolis with her family. \nCeece Kelley is the founder of Soaring Kite Books. She has a background in brand marketing and creative services and a Master of Liberal Arts from Harvard University. She enjoys working with illustrators\, graphic designers\, and editors to bring her visions to life and into the hands of readers. After welcoming her first child\, Ceece felt compelled to introduce him to a variety of children’s books including timeless classics\, empowering current releases\, and books with characters that look just like him. \nÜlrika Moats grew up in Treasure Island\, Florida. She attended the Savannah College of Art & Design where she earned her BFA in Metals and Jewelry with a minor in Art History\, as well as her MFA in Graphic Design. Always passionate about art and fashion\, Ülrika began her career in corporate fashion merchandising and operations. In 2014 she joined Brazos Bookstore as the gift buyer and soon became the General Manager. She joined Coffee House Press as the Director of Operations in the summer of 2023. \nTickets \nWebinars are $5 for members and students and $15 for nonmembers. When you register via the Eventbrite link\, you will receive further instructions on how to attend. \nWhere & When \nZoom online meeting platform \nWednesday\, January 22\, 2025 \nRegistration Information \nThe program starts at noon Central time on the video conference platform Zoom. You will receive an invitation link and password via email on Tuesday\, January 21. Downloading the Zoom app for your computer or device is recommended\, but instructions for joining via web browser or phone are included in the invitation. \nReservations accepted until Tuesday\, January 21\, at noon.
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/webinar-why-business-savvy-matters-in-creative-roles/
LOCATION:Zoom online meeting platform\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:MBPR BOOKTOK PANEL
DESCRIPTION:Should I be leveraging booktok in my marketing strategy? \nThe simple answer is yes. At MBPR\, we’ve put together an amazing panel to discuss this very question. You will walk away with new insights and be able to answer these questions: \nWhat is booktok? How do I get a book booktokked? What difference could booktok make in my marketing?  \nYou’ll also have time to network with other industry professionals. Join us for what is sure to be an enlightening event. \nPanelist Bios \nA.S. Green (previously writing as Anne Greenwood Brown) began writing YA paranormal romance (Delacorte Press)\, then moved to YA contemporary (Albert Whitman Co.)\, then NA contemporary (Entangled Publishing)\, then adult contemporary romance (Harlequin). In 2019\, she delved into independent publishing with adult paranormal romance series and has become a USA Today bestselling author. She has published over 30 novels\, both traditionally and independently\, co-authored Author in Progress (Writers Digest)\, and written numerous posts for the award-winning writers’ website\, Writer Unboxed. You can find her on most social platforms at @asgreenbooks. \nMegan Ciskowski (she/her) is the publicist for Lerner Publishing Group\, one of North America’s largest independent book publishers for children and young adults based in Minneapolis. An advocate for books and literacy\, she has taught writing seminars at elementary schools\, worked for university writing centers\, and managed publications for Truman State University Press. In January 2020\, she earned her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. At Lerner she and a dedicated team of professionals promote and market the work of incredible authors such as Ada Limón\, Monique Gray Smith\, Chris Monroe\, and many more. \nKarlyn Coleman is an award-winning writer\, teacher\, and creative collaborator based in Minneapolis. She works as the Classroom Marketing Manager at Lerner Publishing Group. Karlyn has also been a bookseller at Wild Rumpus Books\, a teaching artist at The Loft\, and is the author of the wintertime picture book Where are all the Minnesotans? illustrated by Carrie Hartman. \nMadelyn Pearson is a Partnership Development Representative at Capstone Publishing\, a local publishing company with global outreach that supports children in being life-long learners. She has been dabbling in the world of Booktok for around 6 months and has seen the positive effect this platform has had on new authors\, books\, and more. \nModerator: \nKristin F. Johnson is a marketer by day and writer by night. She has written nine books for children through Lerner Publishing and ABDO. For two years\, she was a producer and interviewer for KFAI’s Write On! Radio. In 2022\, she self-published the middle grade novel Fearless\, which was named a finalist for a 2023 MiPA award. In the summer of 2024\, Fearless was selected for the Brainerd-area “Battle of the Books.” Forthcoming\, fall of 2024\, Johnson wrote and illustrated pickles and paradise: poems for pickleballers. Follow her on instagram: @kfjbooks. \nDetails: \nDate: Wednesday\, September 18 \nTime: 11:30-1:00pm \nLocation: The Loft Literary Center at Open Book in Minneapolis \nCheck-in and networking begins at 11:30. The program starts at 12:00 and will run for about an hour. \nTickets: \nTickets are $20 for members and students. They are $25 for nonmembers with advanced reservation. If space allows walk-ins\, those without reservations will be charged $30 at the door. \nTo register online\, click here. \nFood: \nLunch will be provided for preregistered attendees. \nParking/Transit: \nThere is a small side lot next to the Open Book building (just past the building on the right as you are heading east on Washington; for those heading west\, turn on 10th or 11th and go down the alley to access the lot). If the Open Book lot is full\, other options are: \n* Meters along 10th and 11th \n* Guthrie ramp. Enter on 9th Ave (between Washington & 2nd Street S) \n* Municipal parking ramp across from the Mill City Museum \n* Transit information is available at www.metrotransit.org/trip-planner \nRESERVATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 13\, AT NOON.
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/mprt-booktok-panel-2/
LOCATION:Open Book\, Target Auditorium\, 1011 Washington Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Wherever Books Are Sold”: The Myths and Promises of Book Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable for our season-ending in-person panel discussing book distribution. \nAs books travel from publisher to consumer\, the decisions a business makes to navigate this journey are critical to a book’s visibility and ultimate success in the trade and the title’s financial well-being. With options ranging from traditional full-service trade distribution to wholesale and third-party fulfillment centers to direct-to-consumer strategies\, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to book distribution. \nThis meeting is a must-attend for anyone interested in the complex process of efficiently and effectively getting books onto shelves and into readers’ hands. \nThrough a moderated in-person discussion\, our panel of publishing veterans will delve into the diverse strategies their businesses adopted to work with retailers and booksellers\, exploring the rationale behind their choices and the operational impacts of these decisions. \nYou won’t want to miss this in-person luncheon meeting\, where you can gain valuable insights into the dynamics of book distribution and network with industry peers. Lunch is included for preregistered attendees. \nPanelists\nDr. Artika Tyner (https://www.artikatyner.com/) is a passionate educator\, award-winning author\, civil rights attorney\, sought-after speaker\, and advocate for justice. She lives in Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, and is the founder of the Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute. \nAndrew DeYoung is Publisher for Books at 1517 Media\, overseeing the three imprints of Broadleaf Books\, Beaming Books\, and Fortress Press. He is also the author of The Exo Project\, a 2018 Minnesota Book Award Winner; The Temps; and The Day He Never Came Home\, a Minnesota-set thriller forthcoming in July from Sourcebooks. \nHanna Kjeldbjerg (she/her) is the vice president of Wise Ink Media. With over a decade of experience in publishing\, she has helped almost two hundred authors bring their sizable stories to life. She has presented about publishing at the Loft Literary Center\, the Wordsmith conference\, IBPA’s Publishing University\, and Write On\, Door County. Hanna is the cofounder of Err Artist Collective\, which curated monthly variety shows and zines for over six years. Her installation art has been a part of the Art Shanty Projects\, and her writing has been featured in Publishers Weekly and Paper Darts. \n(Moderator) In addition to serving on the MBPR board\, Rachel Zugschwert is the executive vice president of marketing at Lerner Publishing Group. Previously\, she has worked in book marketing at 1517 Media\, Consortium Book Sales & Distribution\, and Simon & Schuster. She has a Masters in Publishing from Pace University\, and delights in helping readers find the right books. \n  \nCheck-in and networking begins at 11:30. The program starts at 12:00 and will run for about an hour. \nTickets\nTickets are $20 for members and students. They are $25 for nonmembers with advanced reservation. If space allows walk-ins\, those without reservations will be charged $30 at the door. \nTo register online\, click here. \nFood\nLunch will be provided for preregistered attendees. \nParking/Transit\nThere is a small side lot next to the Open Book building (just past the building on the right as you are heading east on Washington; for those heading west\, turn on 10th or 11th and go down the alley to access the lot). If the Open Book lot is full\, other options are: \n* Meters along 10th and 11th \n* Guthrie ramp. Enter on 9th Ave (between Washington & 2nd Street S) \n* Municipal parking ramp across from the Mill City Museum \n* Transit information is available at www.metrotransit.org/trip-planner \nRESERVATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FRIDAY\, May 10\, AT NOON.
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/wherever-books-are-sold-the-myths-and-promises-of-book-distribution/
LOCATION:Open Book\, Target Auditorium\, 1011 Washington Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Events
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Born Accessible
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable for a virtual lesson on how to make your InDesign files accessible from the beginning of your project. Learn how and why to implement accessibility features such as alt text\, navigation landmarks\, bookmarks\, hyperlinks\, file metadata\, and HTML export tags. This discussion will also include an overview of best practices in writing alt text. \nKeynote speaker Kris Tomes is a freelancer and consultant who provides print and digital production services to publishers throughout North America and New Zealand. She spent nearly 10 years at Lerner Publishing Group\, most recently as a senior digital product manager\, and led the company’s accessibility team. Kris is an international speaker who has presented at several eBookcraft and Tech Forum conferences over the years. She also served as the MBPR vice president and social media manager from 2014 to 2016. A proponent of elastic assets\, clean code\, and future proofing\, Kris is especially interested in accessibility features that serve all readers. \nWebinars are $5 for members and students and $15 for nonmembers. Register via Eventbrite. \nWhere & When \nZoom online meeting platform \nWednesday\, January 24\, 2024 \n12 pm – 1 pm \nRegistration Information \nThe program starts at noon Central time on the video conference platform Zoom. You will receive an invitation link and password via email on Tuesday\, January 23. Downloading the Zoom app for your computer or device is recommended\, but instructions for joining via web browser or phone are included in the invitation. \nTo register online\, click here. \nReservations accepted until Tuesday\, January 23\, at noon.
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/webinar-born-accessible/
LOCATION:Zoom online meeting platform\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Modern Marketing and Publicity Methods
DESCRIPTION:Join Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable (in person!) at Open Book for our last event of the season. Bring your own lunch\, and MBPR will provide drinks and desserts to share. \nThis conversation about modern marketing and publicity methods will feature four\npanelists from the Minnesota publishing community. Mallory Hayes\, Steve Roth\, Bryan\nSchmidt\, and Rachel Zugschwert will discuss widening marketing and publicity\nstrategies beyond traditional channels. \nFor more than ten years\, Mallory Hayes has worked as a book publicist in the vibrant\nliterary community of the Twin Cities\, creating and executing publicity campaigns\nfocused on national and local media\, event coordination\, and influencer outreach. She’s\nsecured national coverage at places like Marie Claire\, Washington Post\, Essence\,\nVogue\, NPR\, and the Wall Street Journal. Mallory has led successful campaigns for a\nvariety of book subjects including mind\, body\, and spirit titles; highly illustrated coffee table\ncar books; adult nonfiction titles; and children’s and YA fiction. \nSteve Roth is a senior marketing manager with Quarto\, doing marketing and publicity\nfor books on transportation\, space exploration\, gardening\, rural living\, and pop culture.\nSteve started with Quarto in 2011 (then known as Quayside Publishing)\, switching media\nformats after a 20+ year career in the music business. He’s lived in the Twin Cities area\nsince 1994. \nBryan Schmidt is the senior director of marketing at Britannica Education\, where he\nleverages his nearly 20 years of experience in sales and marketing across higher\neducation\, publishing\, and edtech. Bryan holds a BA in sport management from the\nUniversity of the Pacific and an MBA in marketing from Capella University. Throughout\nhis career\, he has played a central role in driving revenue growth and increasing brand\nawareness for various organizations. Bryan is passionate about exploring cutting-edge\nplatforms\, practices\, and technology to transform the way his team and organization\napproach content creation to connect with current and future customers. He is currently\nfocused on harnessing the power of ChatGPT and other AI tools to revolutionize the\nindustry. Outside of work\, Bryan resides in Chaska with his wife\, Angie; daughter\,\nMaggie; and pup\, Naboo. He enjoys summers by one of the many Twin Cities lakes and\nis a dedicated fan of the Minnesota United soccer team\, which is his one true Minnesota\nsports love. \nRachel Zugschwert is the executive vice president of marketing at Lerner Publishing\nGroup. Previously\, she worked in book marketing at 1517 Media\, Consortium Book\nSales & Distribution\, and Simon & Schuster. She has a masters in publishing from Pace\nUniversity and delights in helping readers find the right books. \nWhen and Where\nOpen Book (Target Performance Hall)\n1011 Washington Avenue S.\, Minneapolis\, MN 55415\nWednesday\, May 17\, 2023 \nCheck-in and networking begins at 11:30. The program starts at 12:00 and will run for\nabout an hour. \nTickets\nTickets are $20 for members and students. Tickets are $25 for nonmembers with advanced\nreservation. If space allows walk-ins\, those without reservations will be charged $30 at\nthe door. \nTo register and pay online with a credit card\, click here. \nFood\nWe invite event attendees to bring their own lunch to the event. MBPR will provide\ndesserts and beverages. \nParking/Transit\nThere is a small side lot next to the Open Book building (just past the building on the\nright as you are heading east on Washington; for those heading west\, turn on 10th or\n11th and go down the alley to access the lot). If the Open Book lot is full\, other options\nare:\n* Meters along 10th and 11th\n* Guthrie ramp. Enter on 9th Ave (between Washington & 2nd Street S)\n* Municipal parking ramp across from the Mill City Museum\n* Transit information is available at www.metrotransit.org/trip-planner \nRESERVATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FRIDAY\, MAY 12\, AT NOON.\nIf you prefer to pay at the door by cash or check\, please email\nreservations@publishersroundtable.org with your reservation request. \nA recording of the event will be made available to current MBPR members through our\npassword-protected member resources website after the event.
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/modern-marketing-and-publicity-methods/
LOCATION:Open Book\, Target Auditorium\, 1011 Washington Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Agents\, Unclassified
DESCRIPTION:In MBPR’s March webinar\, Agents: Unclassified\, panelists Eric Smith\, Mari Kesselring\, and Jennie Goloboy draw back the curtain on the publisher-agent relationship. We’ll discuss agent career paths\, agent services\, best-practices for publishers seeking to work with agents\, and—as always—your questions. Please join us for this wide-ranging discussion. \nEric Smith is a literary agent and young adult author from Elizabeth\, New Jersey. As an agent with P.S. Literary\, he’s worked on New York Times bestselling and award-winning books. His recent novels include the YALSA Best Books for Young Readers selection Don’t Read the Comments (Inkyard Press\, 2020)\, You Can Go Your Own Way (Inkyard Press\, 2021)\, and the anthology Battle of the Bands (Candlewick\, 2021)\, co-edited with award-winning author Lauren Gibaldi. His latest book\, Jagged Little Pill: The Novel\, was written with Alanis Morissette\, Academy Award-winner Diablo Cody\, and Glen Ballard\, and is an adaptation of the Grammy and Tony award-winning musical. A lifelong lover of writing and books\, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Kean University and a master’s in English from Arcadia University\, where he currently mentors MFA students. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and son and enjoys video games\, pop punk\, and crying over every movie. \nMari Kesselring has more than a decade of experience in publishing. She started her career editing educational books for young people and guidebooks for early childhood educators. From 2016 to 2021\, she managed the Flux and Jolly Fish Press imprints for independent publisher North Star Editions\, acquiring and editing young adult and middle grade fiction. Mari has edited several award-winning books\, including Before We Were Blue\, Surrender Your Sons\, and The Art of Running Away. Currently\, Mari works for Girl Friday Productions\, helping authors achieve their dream of publication. \nJennie Goloboy is a literary agent at the Donald Maass Literary Agency\, specializing in science fiction and fantasy\, and history for a popular audience.  She’s also a writer\, and her most recent book\, Obviously\, Aliens\, was published by local press Queen of Swords. \nThis webinar is $5 for MBPR members and students and $15 for nonmembers. When you register via the Eventbrite link\, you will receive further instructions on how to attend. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/agents-unclassified-tickets-566861807927
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/webinar-agents-unclassified/
LOCATION:Zoom online meeting platform\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:January Webinar: Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion in Hiring and Retaining Employees
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating an inclusive culture is a priority for many companies. But what are the steps we need to take to accomplish this goal? And how do companies evaluate DEI training and ensure its longevity? \nIn MBPR’s January webinar\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion in Hiring and Retaining Employees\, keynote speaker Andrew Williams will discuss ways companies can develop and improve DEI policies\, especially in relation to the hiring and retention of employees. He will also describe ways to proactively source candidates from underrepresented communities and promote diversity in job postings. \nFor twenty-five years\, Andrew Williams has worked at the intersections of cultural anthropology\, educational equity leadership\, community-based learning\, and global education to advance racial justice\, environmental justice\, food security\, and health equity in the United States and abroad. Williams has served as faculty at DePauw University\, as Director of the Posse Foundation\, and as Executive Director of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs. Before his arrival at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation\, Andrew was Assistant Vice-Chancellor at the University of Minnesota Rochester providing strategic leadership for efforts to center access\, equity\, and public health in the university’s vision of health sciences education. As the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s first Director of DEI\, Andrew leads the execution of the organization’s DEI strategy\, including efforts to build an inclusive and diverse workforce\, expand access to treatment services\, and advance health equity. \nThis webinar is $5 for MBPR members and students and $15 for nonmembers. When you register via the Eventbrite link\, you will receive further instructions on how to attend. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-hiring-and-retaining-employees-tickets-511101808267
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/january-webinar-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-hiring-and-retaining-employees/
LOCATION:Zoom online meeting platform\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:September Webinar: Navigating Printing and Supply Chain Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join your book publishing colleagues for MBPR’s season kick-off with an IN PERSON event\, Navigating Printing and Supply Chain Challenges. \nWe’ve invited three panelists for an exciting discussion about paper\, printing\, supply and demand\, and scheduling. We will talk about recent trends affecting the publishing industry\, as well as what publishers can do to make the best of the situation. Topics will include changes to print technology\, sustainability/environmental concerns\, and weighing production options and material trade-offs. \nThis open dialogue will include expertise from seasoned professionals with tips and tricks about the current printing landscape as well as inspiration about what the future may bring. \nElizabeth Cleveland represents the US Midwest for Friesens Corporation\, a Canadian-based book manufacturer. At the age of twelve\, Elizabeth knew she wanted a career in books. She visited her dad at work and watched as he deliberated over covers for a catalogue. It was the coolest thing she could imagine\, picking a cover for a book! She likes to think she’s continuing her dad’s legacy by representing such a professional company as Friesens\, which genuinely understands the importance of high-quality book-making. Elizabeth is based in the Twin Cities\, where she’s lived her whole life\, and has worked in various print and publishing roles. \nRachel Holscher is the director of design & digital publisher services at Bookmobile in Northeast Minneapolis. She has been with the company for twenty-three years and oversees design\, layout\, print buying\, and eBook conversion and distribution. The design & digital team works with a wide array of publishers and authors in a variety of ways\, from full production and print management to providing a few of their services on an à la carte basis. They are grateful to partner with wonderful publishers in Minneapolis such as Graywolf Press\, Coffee House Press\, Milkweed Editions\, Gryphon Press\, Button Poetry\, and the University of Minnesota Press. \nDave Lundell is a specification representative at Anchor Paper in Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, and has been with the company for more than sixteen years. His main focus is working with the design community on solutions for packaging and printing paper projects. He also runs the sample department at Anchor and works closely with mill reps in an effort to find the best paper for each job. \nWhen and Where\nOpen Book (Target Performance Hall)\n1011 Washington Avenue S.\, Minneapolis\, MN 55415.\nWednesday\, September 28\, 2022 \nCheck-in and networking begins at 11:30. The program starts at 12:00 and will run for about an hour. \nTickets\nTickets are $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers with advanced reservation. If space allows walk-ins\, those without reservations will be charged $25 at the door. We also offer a limited number of student tickets (with a student ID): $10 in advance. \nTo register and pay online with a credit card\, click here. \nBe sure to register for the 2022-2023 season to receive member rates to this and future events. \nSafety\nIn the interests of guest and speaker safety\, we will not provide lunch at this event. Ticket prices have been adjusted accordingly. Open Book currently recommends but does not require face masks be worn in the public areas of the building; changes to this policy will be conveyed if applicable. \nParking/Transit\nThere is a small side lot next to the Open Book building (just past the building on the right as you are heading east on Washington; for those heading west\, turn on 10th or 11th and go down the alley to access the lot). If the Open Book lot is full\, other options are:\n* Meters along 10th and 11th\n* Guthrie ramp. Enter on 9th Ave (between Washington & 2nd Street S)\n* Municipal parking ramp across from the Mill City Museum\n* Transit information is available at www.metrotransit.org/trip-planner \nRESERVATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 23\, AT NOON.\nIf you prefer to pay at the door by cash or check\, please email reservations@publishersroundtable.org with your reservation request. \nA recording of the event will be made available to current MBPR members through our password-protected member resources website after the event. \n 
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/september-webinar-navigating-printing-and-supply-chain-challenges/
LOCATION:Open Book\, Target Auditorium\, 1011 Washington Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
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SUMMARY:May Webinar: Working with Illustrators: From Creative Brief to Final Illustration
DESCRIPTION:The art of illustration encompasses visual designs that tell stories or explain ideas in a wide range of formats. Writers and publishers need talented illustrators to bring their stories to life. What would a children’s picture book be without illustrations? A graphic novel without drawings? They wouldn’t be as effective—and they wouldn’t be as fun to read. \nJoin MBPR for our last webinar of the 2021-2022 season\, Working with Illustrators: From Creative Brief to Final Illustration. Our panel of publishing professionals\, including illustrator Sawyer Cloud\, agent Atlanta Japp\, and art director Danielle Carnito\, will discuss client relationships\, processes\, and best practices. \nSawyer Cloud is a freelance artist from Madagascar. Her passion for kids’ literature turned into a living when she couldn’t imagine any occupation other than creating pictures for children. She learned about the publishing industry through books and the internet. Through many independent projects\, she built a career as an illustrator\, securing representation with Advocate Art in 2020\, and has illustrated titles with major kids’ publishers. Sawyer loves sunny days and music. She dreams of owning a small cottage and traveling the world. She lives in Madagascar with her family and her two pets\, Arya the dog and Potter the cat. \nThree years ago\, Atlanta Japp joined the Advocate Art team at its New York City location. Since then\, she has ventured across the country to open the company’s first office in Los Angeles\, where she manages all West Coast clients\, overseeing more than a million dollars in illustration sales. Although she specializes in children’s publishing\, she also works with many licensing\, product design\, and advertising clients. Japp works closely with her artists to support them in consistently creating strong new work. Offering the best available and relevant talent to her clients\, she helps her artists climb the charts of many bestseller lists. When she is not searching for new talent\, Atlanta can be found enjoying the tasty tacos and beautiful beaches that California has to offer. \nDanielle Carnito is the Sr. Trade Art Director for Lerner Publishing Group in Minneapolis\, where she art directs a wide variety of books in several imprints—picture books through novels\, kindergarten through young adult\, fiction and nonfiction. She started her career in advertising\, then moved north\, changed careers to book publishing\, and has now spent quite a few happy years collaborating closely with illustrators\, editors\, designers\, agents\, and authors to create beautiful and award-winning books. Danielle has had the honor to hire and work with many talented illustrators\, including Floyd Cooper\, Victo Ngai\, Greg Christie\, and Selina Alko. \nRegister here.
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/may-webinar-working-with-illustrators-from-creative-brief-to-final-illustration/
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SUMMARY:March Webinar: Accessibility in Ebooks and Other Digital Products
DESCRIPTION:As the publishing industry takes a serious look at its diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) issues\, accessibility has become a frequent topic of conversation. Our March keynote speaker\, Laura Brady\, has long been at the forefront of that discussion. In her post Producing Accessible Ebooks\, Laura notes that “Fifteen percent of the world’s population uses assistive technology because of a disability. Eighty-five percent of the non-disabled market has a situational disability.” What does this mean for publishing? What is accessibility and why is it important? How is it implemented and how are we doing with that implementation? This discussion will guide us in getting up to speed so we can all be part of the conversation moving forward. \nLaura Brady is an accessibility expert whose priority is to always put users first. She is head of accessibility at Legible Inc.\, a browser-based reading system\, bringing more than 25 years of trade publishing experience to this role. For the past fifteen years\, Laura has worked in digital publishing\, where she has created and converted ebooks\, trained publishers on accessible workflows\, written a blog helping developers work more accessibly\, and consulted for services organizations that want to publish more inclusively. \nA sought-after consultant\, trainer\, and public speaker\, Laura advocates with government funders\, accessible library organizations\, and publisher associations for disability issues. Laura is also active in sharing knowledge\, building communities\, and calling stakeholders in through community groups such as #eprdctn\, the Accessible Publishing Summit\, and ebookcraft\, in addition to serving on the eBound and Accessible Books Consortium’s board of directors. Laura is widely recognized as one of the world’s experts in ebook accessibility and has created accessible poetry\, first languages\, math\, and children’s books\, along with others. In her free time\, Laura reads books and loves dogs. She hasn’t mastered doing both at once. \nRegister here.
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/march-webinar-accessibility-in-ebooks-and-other-digital-products/
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