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AALA People of Publishing Conference @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

That's a wrap on People of Publishing 2026! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who made today happen. Publishing is better when we grow together, and today proved it. Thank you for showing up, sharing ideas, and building this community with us. We’ll see you next year! #GrowingTogether #popcon

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AALA People of Publishing Conference @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Afternoon session mode: activated 📚 The conversations are still going strong here at People of Publishing. See what's been happening since lunch and let us know what you’re most excited for as we wrap up a great day. #GrowingTogether #popcon #popcon26

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AALA People of Publishing Conference @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Good morning from People of Publishing! ☀️📚 The day is officially underway, and the energy in the room is unreal. From registration buzz to backstage moments, take a look at how our morning kicked off. Where will we see you this afternoon? Tag us and Let us know! #GrowingTogether #popcon26

Regina Brooks & Lynn Johnston, Co-founders, People of Publishing

Meet the innovators, disruptors, and visionary women helping shape publishing today. In this candid conversation, they explore what leadership requires as the industry confronts changes in how books are discovered, bought, read, and valued

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

If you want to hear from them, and the incredible slate of people who we've scheduled for the day, please don't forget to register for the conference. You can find more information on our website: www.peopleofpublishing.org

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

Offering behind-the-scenes insight into decisions that in hindsight made the difference and set the book up for extraordinary success. Our first power pair worked on the book YESTERYEAR and will feature Jenny Jackson from Alfred A. Knopf and Lisa Grubka from United Talent Agency.

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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

This plenary session invites you to meet the innovators and disruptors, the visionary leaders shaping the future of the publishing industry. Join us Wednesday, September 30 at FIT for a day of networking and connection. We look forward to seeing you there. Register at www.peopleofpublishing.org

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

HOW SHE LEADS will feature a discussion between Mary McAveney, President & CEO of #Abrams, Sasha Quinton, President of @scholastic.bsky.social and Dominique Raccah, President & CEO of @sourcebooks.bsky.social, moderated by Regina Brooks, President of the AALA and CEO of @serendipitylit.bsky.social

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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

As the use of AI becomes more prevalent in the publishing industry, it's important for all publishing professionals to understand how its use can affect things like copyright ability, confidentiality, reputational harm, and more.

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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

This is a members-only event. You must log in to your account to register on the "Events" page of the AALA website. (Not a member? Apply today to join!)

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

Agents with experience across illustrated categories will discuss their approach to negotiating different types of illustration jobs including covers, graphic novels, chapter books, and work for hire. A Q&A will follow the moderated panel discussion.

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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

From AALA President Regina Brooks: "We are excited to welcome Daniel to this role, and this appointment represents the next essential step in reinforcing AALA’s foundation and long-term sustainability. 3/4

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

We want to extend our sincere thanks to Sam Stoloff, who chaired the Executive Director Search Committee, along with Lynn Johnston, Leslie Zampetti, Dan Mandel, and Cecilia de la Campa, for the care, judgment, and sustained commitment they brought to the selection process. 2/4

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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

Join us on Wednesday, February 11 from 6:30-8:30 PM at The Society for Illustrators, 128 E 63rd Street, New York. Tickets are available for purchase at www.societyillustrators.org.

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

The next part of the evening will be a networking session focused on fostering connections between agents and artists by giving all who attend the opportunity to mingle and continue the conversation in a more informal setting.

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

The event will begin with AALA members Adriana Domínguez, Susan Graham, Regina Brooks, and Marietta B. Zacker discussing what representation can mean for illustrators at different stages of their careers.

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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

All questions can also be sent to the International Committee at the email address above.

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

Further, we are thrilled to announce that a legacy discount of 30% will be offered to previous Bologna raffle winners for the 2026 event. Please reach out the Committee Chair, Nicole Eisenbraun, at international@aalitagents.org if you are interested in redeeming this offer.

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

The raffle is now open and will be available for entries until December 31, 2025. A winner will be selected and announced on January 9, 2026. If interested, please fill out this Google form: bit.ly/3YxNifw

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BolognaBookPlus Raffle

Thank you for your interest in the BolognaBookPlus 2026 Raffle. Members are eligible if they handle general adult fiction titles and have not won an AALA raffle in the past five years. Should you meet...

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

The winner of this raffle will receive: - 1 table in the Rights Centre for the duration of the fair, which runs from April 13-16, 2026. - $1,000 grant for travel expenses (accommodation and flight) to be reimbursed with proof of booking.

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

BolognaBookPlus is a popular European Spring opportunity taking place within the renowned Bologna Children’s Book Fair. It features exhibition space, training conferences, book jacket exhibits, and plenty of opportunities for networking and doing business.

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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 · 08/09/2025

Sign up for the Agent/Editor Roundtables at the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social conference here: m.signupgenius.com#!/showSignUp... Slots are limited and will fill up on a first-come, first-served basis. #agenteditorroundtables #peopleofpublishing #peopleofpublishing25

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

There’s still time to register: visit www.peopleofpublishing.org for more details on how to register and what the full range of programming will entail. #peopleofpublishing #peopleofpublishing25 #thefreedomtoread #thelibrariansfilm

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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

There’s still time to register, please check out www.peopleofpublishing.org for more details and a full schedule of events. #peopleofpublishing #peopleofpublishing25 #theglobalmarketplace

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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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