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Authors Among Us: Author Application Form

Due to the large number of authors expressing interest in participating in Surrey Libraries’ Authors Among Us program, authors are required to submit their interest through this application.

The Library invites authors whose works are high quality, align with the Library’s community interests, and reflect Surrey Libraries’ mission, vision, and values to participate in the program.

Surrey Libraries only follows up with authors who meet the selection criteria and Library needs.

Author Selection Criteria

Priority goes to authors residing in the Lower Mainland.
Preference goes to culturally diverse and currently underrepresented authors (e.g. BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, disabled, etc.).
No repeat appearances accepted. Past Authors Among Us presenters may consider renting a meeting room and organizing a private event and book signing.
Authors must be willing and able to engage and interact with library patrons at the event.
Authors must have prior experience in public speaking and be comfortable speaking in front of a diverse audience.
Authors who decline an invitation or withdraw after confirmation are not eligible to participate in the future.
Authors must accept that not all attendees will share their opinions and must be respectful to everyone involved in the program.
Current and former Surrey Libraries staff, Board members, and their immediate family do not qualify as presenting authors.
Preference goes to titles from established publishers.

Name

First

Last

City of Residence

City/Town

Confirm email

Telephone Number

Briefly tell us about yourself. Do you identify yourself as an author from an underrepresented group? (200 words max):

Book Title

Publication Year

Publisher

Genre

Language

Intended Audience

Provide a summary of your book (200 words max):

Provide an example of your most recent public speaking engagement: (200 words max)

Specify source and date of a literary review for the book, if you have one (a link is preferred)

Tell us why we should select your book. How will your involvement in Authors Among Us benefit Surrey Libraries’ community? (200 words max)

If we were to select you for the program, are there any special requirements or considerations you would need?

Thank you for your interest!

Please note we only follow up with authors who meet the selection criteria and library needs.

Disclosure

Personal information is collected for the purpose of Authors Among Us program administration and for processing application forms related to the program. Surrey Libraries is collecting personal information under section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For questions related to the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, please contact the Director of Administrative Services, 10350 University Drive, Surrey, BC V3T 4B8 604-598-7303.