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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We're delighted to unveil one of the panels we're most excited about this year: Power Pairs: Agents & Editors on How They Collaborate to Shape Books that Win Where agent and editor teams share how they worked together to bring a title to market.

Headshots of Jenny Jackson and Lisa Grubka for the Power Pairs panel at the People of Publishing conference

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The AALA and the People of Publishing Conference are thrilled to share the description and title of our OPENING PLENARY:

An image highlighting the opening plenary of the People of Publishing conference to be held on September 30, 2026 at FIT. Headshots of Mary McAveney of Abrams, Sasha Quinton of Scholastic and Dominique Raccah of Sourcebooks are featured on the slide.

A description of the opening plenary, encouraging people to register for the People of Publishing conference. This plenary session titled How She Leads invites you to meet the innovators and disruptors, the visionary leaders shaping the future of the publishing industry. From 9-10 AM.

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

With programming meant to provide actionable takeaways & foster engagement that allows attendees to continue to further their careers, the People of Publishing conference is the must attend publishing event of the year. Register: www.peopleofpublishing.org We hope to see you at FIT on September 30!

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Why Attend the People of Publishing Conference in 2026? This is the only industry-wide event focused on the people who make publishing happen: agents, editors, scouts, marketing and rights professionals, executives, and the tastemakers whose decisions shape what books reach readers.

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

AALA members: We're meeting next week (Tuesday, June 9) for a virtual mixer. Join fellow literary agents to discuss all things client management (a highly requested, and important, topic!). We meet at 1pm ET and hope to see you there! aalitagents.org/event/aala-v...

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

ONE DAY LEFT FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING! Created by the AALA for the people who work in publishing—literary agents, editors and other publishing industry insiders—we hope you will join us on September 30th at FIT! @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social #peopleofpublishing26 www.peopleofpublishing.org

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

THREE DAYS LEFT FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING! Created by the AALA for the people who work in publishing—literary agents, editors and other publishing industry insiders—we hope you will join us on September 30th at FIT! @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social #peopleofpublishing26 www.peopleofpublishing.org

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Join us tomorrow (Thursday, May 28 at 1pm ET) for a presentation from AALA's AI Committee. AI Literacy for Agents 101: Helping Clients Evaluate AI Usage will discuss the risks associated with authors' use of AI and offer suggestions for potential mitigation.

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

One week left to register with EARLY BIRD pricing. Be sure to join us on September 30 for some incredible programming and networking opportunities. Register at www.peopleofpublishing.org

One week left for early bird pricing for the AALA People of Publishing conference

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Join us next week (Tuesday, May 19 at 1pm ET) for a panel presented by the Illustration Committee: Deal Considerations for Illustrated Projects. aalitagents.org/event/the-il...

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

We're pleased to announce that registration for the AALA's People of Publishing 2026 conference is now open. WHEN: September 30, 2026 WHERE: Fashion Institute of Technology You can book at a reduced rate with until May 31st or until Early Bird Tickets sell out. peopleofpublishing.org/register

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Join us tomorrow (3/23) for the Copyright Committee's panel, The Landscape and Legalities of Work-For-Hire. This is a members-only event. You must log in to your account to register on the AALA website. (Not a member? Apply today to join!) aalitagents.org/events/

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

The International Committee is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 London Book Fair Raffle. Congratulations to Debbie Clayman at Lynn Johnston Literary and Mitch Hoffman at The Aaron M. Priest Literary Agency!

Images of London book fair raffle winners Debbie Clayman and Mitch Hoffman

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Join us on Tuesday, February 17th for Smarter Submissions: How Agents Use Analysis to Save Time, Sharpen Taste, and Strengthen Deals, a special presentation from ProWritingAid. aalitagents.org/event/prowri...

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

From the moment I stepped into the role of President, one of my priorities was to bring on an Executive Director. Daniel brings the leadership experience, publishing fluency, and industry-wide relationships needed to professionalize AALA’s internal systems and overall operational capacity.” 4/4

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

The Association of American Literary Agents is thrilled to announce it has appointed Daniel O’Brien as our first-ever Executive Director. This is a major milestone for AALA, and we’re so excited about what this new chapter represents for our community and the future of the organization. 1/4

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The Illustration Committee is excited to welcome artists, illustrators, and our member agents who represent illustrators to an in-person evening networking event, "Understanding Illustration Representation: A Panel with AALA Literary Agents," at the Society of Illustrators in New York City.

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

The @aalitagents Copyright Committee wants to highlight works entering the public domain this year—e.g. titled published before 1930. The list includes Betty Boop and the original Nancy Drew mysteries, as well as works by Agatha Christie, William Faulkner, and Bertrand Russell.

A stack of books entering the public domain including Betty Boop, Nancy Drew, and works by William Faulkner and Agatha Christie.

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

The @aalitagents.bsky.social International Committee is excited to announce the winner of the 2026 BolognaBookPlus raffle. Congratulations to Emelie Burl at Susan Schulman Literary Agency!

Image of BolognaBookPlus raffle winner, Emelie Burl

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

In association with BolognaBookPlus, the AALA International Committee is pleased to offer a raffle for members who handle general adult fiction to the 2026 edition of the Bologna Book Fair under the BolognaBookPlus Brand:

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Panelists include: Kim A. Snyder, Director/Producer, The Librarians film; Janique L. Robillard, Producer, The Librarians film; Skip Dye, SVP, Library Sales & Digital Strategy; Chair, PRH Intellectual Freedom Taskforce and Special Guest: Martha Hickson, retired Librarian and film participant

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Moderated by Mary Van Akin, this session will focus on how we as publishing professionals can get involved. This exclusive screening is sponsored by Macmillan Publishers. @macmillanpubusa.bsky.social

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

The Closing Plenary at the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social conference will feature an exclusive New York City screening of the award-winning documentary, The Librarians and a discussion with the producers and other industry leaders on book bans and the Freedom to Read @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

Closing Plenary sponsored by Macmillan Publishers on the Freedom to Read, featuring an exclusive screening of The Librarians film

Our closing session features the exclusive New York City screening of the powerful documentary The Librarians in advance of its theatrical run in 30+ U.S cities.

The film focuses on the unprecedented wave of book banning in Texas, Florida, and beyond and librarians who have emerged as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment rights as they face harassment, threats, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and publishing professionals about how we as an industry can and should meet this challenge.

The Librarians film poster and stills from the movie

Visit www.peopleofpublishing.org for the full conference schedule

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Featuring insider perspectives on how to strategically position books for global success, we’ll hear from panelists Catherine Clarke of Felicity Bryan Associates, Michelle Herrera Mulligan of Primero Sueño Press, Jean McGinley of Harper Collins & Doug Wallace of Andrew Nurnberg Associates.

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Expand horizons with global publishing insights at the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social’s panel on “The Global Marketplace” moderated by Kelly Farber of KF Literary Scouting.

People of Publishing presents The Global Marketplace

Expand your horizons with this panel of professionals who will discuss the global marketplace for book publishing. Understand what genres are selling in various territories and which ones are most interested in American properties. Learn about Spanish language publishing within the United States and how international publishers are helping further that goal.

The panel will provide insider perspectives into the effect of geopolitical events and social trends on the demand for books, what “global publishing” means, and how agents and editors can strategically position books for international success.

For the full conference schedule see www.peopleofpublishing.org

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Featuring a panel that includes Scott Dickey, CEO of Podium Entertainment; Oriana Leckert, Head of Publishing, Kickstarter; Christina Loff, Head of Lifestyle Partnerships, Substack; and Colleen Prendergast, Associate Director of Licensing & Audiobook Publishing, Spotify there is so much to learn!

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Learn what makes a creator “book ready” from Podium, Kickstarter, Spotify, and Substack during the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social conference panel “The Creator Economy” moderated by QCODE Media EVP & Director of Content, Jacob Bronstein.

People of Publishing presents The Creator Economy

As creators with massive followings turn into author-entrepreneurs, the lines between platform and publishing continue to blur. This panel will examine the rise of creator-authors through the lens of opportunity: what agents and editors should look for when assessing creator-driven proposals, how followings on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify and Substack translate into book sales, and which categories are ripe for growth.

We’ll explore what makes a creator truly “book-ready,” the tools fueling their reach, and how publishing professionals can adapt their acquisition and development strategies to stay ahead in a platform-powered market.

Visit peopleofpublishing.org for the full conference schedule.

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I’m Regina Brooks, President of the Association of American Literary Agents and CEO of Serendipity Literary Agency. I am so excited to invite you to the very first People of Publishing Conference (peopleofpublishing.bsky.social), happening Sept 17th at the New York Academy of Medicine in NYC.

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

AFTERNOON SESSIONS The Invisible Weight: The Unseen Labor Behind Author Success Margins, Missions, and Markets: How Financial Leaders Are Steering the Industry's Next Chapter Agent/Editor Roundtables 2 Auction Confidential: The Battle for the Book Book-to-Screen Adaptations 3/

CLOSING PLENARY
The Freedom to Read

RECEPTION
Celebrating the People of Publishing

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

The List of Programs includes: OPENING PLENARY Publishing CEOs on an Industry Writing Its Future in Real Time MORNING SESSIONS The Creator Economy The World of Publishing Building Your List: Strategy, Taste, and Marketability Agent/Editor Roundtables 1 2/

List of Programs

OPENING PLENARY

Publishing CEOs on an
Industry Writing Its Future in Real Time

MORNING SESSIONS

The Creator Economy

The World of Publishing

Building Your List: Strategy,
Taste, and Marketability

Agent/Editor Roundtables 1

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Check out the preliminary program for the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social conference to be held on September 17th at the New York Academy of Medicine. Register now, if you haven’t already! 1/

The People of Publishing conference will be held September 17, 2025 at the New York Academy of Medicine. Register at http://bit.ly/4nsgiAR

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

For authors, AALA provides a searchable database of members for writers seeking representation. Members represent agents in all areas of the publishing process, handling the sale of rights through publication, and helping their clients develop successful careers. Learn more at www.aalitagents.org

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Membership is open to all professionals working at literary agencies. For members, AALA regularly holds panels, educational programs, and social events. AALA serves as the hub for the literary agent community and is a valuable resource for information and networking.

For members, AALA regularly holds panels, educational programs, and social events.

Our committees meet monthly to discuss important issues and prepare alerts and announcements on the latest industry developments in areas such as contracts, royalties, and legal practices.

AALA serves as the hub for the literary agent community and is a valuable resource for information and networking.

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Learn more about AALA and how we support literary agents to better serve authors with integrity and excellence. www.aalitagents.org The Association of American Literary Agents (AALA) is the preeminent organization of and for professional literary agents in the United States.

Learn more about AALA and how we support literary agents to better serve authors with integrity and excellence. Membership is open to all professionals working at literary agencies.

The Association of American Literary Agents (AALA) is the preeminent organization of and for professional literary agents in the United States.

Our mission is to help members maintain and expand their professional skills, stay informed about developments in publishing, and work toward increased diversity in both the profession and the wider industry.

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

AALA members! Join us this Wednesday for a: ✨ New & Innovative Publishers Roundtable ✨ The Programming Committee of the AALA is pleased to announce a roundtable discussion featuring several more recently-established independent publishers with innovative business models.

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

AALA members! Join us on June 24th for: ✨ The Royalties Committee Presents: Royalties Software Demo for Agents ✨ Join Bradbury Phillips, Atlas Rights & E3 The Rights Manager as they showcase their agency accounting software. This is a members-only event. Register: aalitagents.org/event/the-ro...

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

There are more than 140 items up for auction, AMAs, critiques, book bundles, subscriptions, seminars and more! Critiques are the most popular items to bid on, and there are more than 50 AMAs ranging from open ended to specific topics like foreign rights or marketing. www.32auctions.com/LAFC

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

The money tho auction raises will go directly to supporting LAOC program participants—literary agents and publishing hopefuls from underrepresented communities, full of talent and invaluable lived experience. Get to bidding!! www.32auctions.com/LAFC

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

The @litagentsofchange.bsky.social Literary Auction for Change is now live!! The Auction closes on Monday June 23rd and has all kinds of items up for bidding. Check it out on the auction site: www.32auctions.com/LAFC

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Starting today, the AALA’s DEI Committee and the non-profit organization Literary Agents of Change (@litagentsofchange.bsky.social) will be presenting four panels in which literary agent interns get a sneak peek into various professions within the industry.

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

We're thrilled to share that registration is now open for AALA Members for the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social. A limited number of early bird tickets are available. Wednesday, September 17, 2025 New York Academy of Medicine New York, NY * Early Bird AALA Member ($129.00) * AALA Member ($179.00)

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