Advice for Authors on Getting Their Books Placed in Libraries

Before trying to get your book into libraries, Redwood Publishing owner Sara Stratton recommends first focusing on your launch. Get some sales and reviews and build your audience. Then take your story of success to the library – this can help sway the library’s opinion in whether or not to bring in your book. Stratton has also seen authors succeed in this venture when bringing something else to the table besides just their book. Offer to host a book signing or other event to show that you are invested...