Minnesota Book Publishers' Roundtable

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…  Read More →

Join your book publishing colleagues for MBPR’s season kick-off with an IN PERSON event, Navigating Printing and Supply Chain Challenges. We’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…  Read More →

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?

In 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.

For 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.

This 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.

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. Eric Smith is a literary agent and young…  Read More →

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. This conversation about modern marketing and publicity methods will feature four panelists from the Minnesota publishing community. Mallory Hayes, Steve Roth, Bryan Schmidt, and Rachel…  Read More →

Join the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable for an enlightening panel discussion that promises to reshape your perspective on the publishing industry. In a landscape dominated by industry giants, it's time to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of literature – vibrant small publishers. In the ever-evolving world of publishing, small presses are quietly revolutionizing…  Read More →