Solano County Library will host a Local Author Showcase on
Saturday, November 7th, 2026, from 1PM – 4PM at the
Solano County Events Center (601 Texas St. Fairfield)
About The Event
This event is designed to give local writers a space to share their work, meet readers, and connect with fellow authors from Northern California. It’s also a chance for the community to discover new voices, buy books, and get them signed. Our goal is to bring together libraries, local authors, and readers in a celebration of stories and connection.
Applications for tabling at this event are open until August 28th, 2026.
Submissions
Submissions are open. Please submit an application for our next Author Showcase event no later than August 28th, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The event will take place at the County Events Center in Fairfield California at 601 Texas Street.
Please fill out the online submission form in its entirety, then clearly label your book as a Local Author Showcase submission, and drop the book off at any Solano County Library branch. Submissions may also be mailed to the Fairfield Civic Center Library, Attention: Local Author Showcase, 1150 Kentucky St, Fairfield, CA 94533.
Yes, please clearly label the book as a Local Author Showcase submission and drop it off to any Solano County Library location.
Applications must be completed, and books must be received by Friday, August 28, 2026.
No, there will be an hour break from 12 PM-1 PM.
Please submit only one (1) book per author. We accept only one copy.
If you were selected last year, you must submit a different book.
After the Showcase, the books will be donated to the Friends of the Library.
Books that are not selected will be donated to Friends of the Library.
Yes, all submissions will receive an email. If you have not been contacted by September 28th, 2026, please email authorshowcase@solanolibrary.gov.
Living in Solano County is not a requirement to participate in the event, but you must live in one of the neighboring counties (Yolo/Sacramento/Napa/Contra Costa/Sonoma). Solano residents (or content) will be given priority.
Except for zines and poetry chapbooks, only books with proper bookbinding and format may be submitted. No pamphlets, brochures, or stapled material can be accepted.
Yes. The Local Author Showcase reflects the diversity of the publishing world.
After applying for the showcase, please submit only the print edition.
No, eBooks are not accepted.
Each author may sell their own book(s). Authors will be provided with one table (2 ft. x 5 ft.) and two chairs.
No. The Library is not involved in book sales. Authors are responsible for bringing their own cash or change, as well as any devices needed to accept debit or credit card payments.
Author’s interested in having their books be considered for addition to the library’s collection can visit our Materials Selection Policy and Local Author Donation Form (PDF).
Authors may apply again in future years, but previously selected books cannot be resubmitted.
Please contact authorshowcase@solanolibrary.gov.