Author submissions are now open for the 2026 New Voices New Rooms Annual Conference, to be held August 2-5 in Baltimore, Maryland. The conference features author opportunities throughout the program, including author panels, featured spots at meals, evening receptions, and the ever popular Moveable Feast.
Eligibility Criteria:
- The author’s book must be represented on the exhibit floor to be confirmed.
- Priority is given to authors with books releasing in the Fall of 2026 and Winter/Spring of 2027.
Publishers are encouraged to submit authors from underrepresented communities.
View speaking opportunities and pricing, and submit an author: NVNR 2026 Author Submissions
Deadline to submit is April 17, 2026. For more information about NVNR programming contact Linda-Marie Barrett.
For more information, visit newvoicesnewrooms.org or subscribe to NVNR.
About NVNR / Contact Info
New Voices New Rooms is the programming partnership and platform of the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association (NAIBA) and the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA) and represents independent bookstores in 18 states in the South and Mid Atlantic.
Eileen Dengler, eileen@naiba.com |
Programming and Education
Liz Hottel, liz@naiba.com |
Programming, Education, and Author Placement
Linda-Marie Barrett, lindamarie@sibaweb.com |
Programming and Author Placement
Kit Little, kit@naiba.com |
Exhibits, Sponsorships, and Sales
Nicki Leone, nicki@sibaweb.com |
Communications, Registration, and Tech Support
SP Rankin, sp@sibaweb.com |
Website, App Development
Elliott batTzedek, elliott@naiba.com |
Registration, Accessibility Coordinator, Front Desk
Candice Huber, candice@sibaweb.com |
Social Media, Social Coordinator, Accessibility Coordinator
Leah Grover, leah@naiba.com |
Social Media, Social Coordinator