Gwinnett County Public LibraryLocal Author Day
Join us for Local Author Day on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Lilburn Branch.
Local writers and readers in the community · Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm
From gwinnettlibrary.com/local-author-day ↗About this program
This exciting event provides a platform for local writers to showcase their work, connect with readers, and network with local authors. It allows readers to explore new authors, purchase books, and have them signed! We aim to bring libraries, local authors, and readers together throughout our community.
Participation in the Local Author Day is by submission only through the online form.
Priority is given to authors who reside within Gwinnett County, but authors from surrounding counties are also welcome. Books must have been published within the last 2 years (2024-2026). Books must be self-published. Books that were previously selected for Indie Author Day or Local Author Day cannot be resubmitted. Only one book can be submitted. The submission form and book for review must be received by September 15, 2026. AI-generated books will not be considered.
Questions
Who is eligible to submit?
Priority is given to authors who reside within Gwinnett County, but authors from surrounding counties are also welcome.
What are the book publication requirements?
Books must have been published within the last 2 years (2024-2026). Books must be self-published.
Can AI-generated books be submitted?
AI-generated books will not be considered.
How many books can be submitted?
Only one book can be submitted.
What is the submission deadline?
The submission form and book for review must be received by September 15, 2026.
Details
- Who
- Local writers and readers in the community
- When
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm
- Where
- Lilburn Branch
