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Local Author Panels

Tips and Tricks to Getting Your Book Published
2025-11-08 12:30:00 2025-11-08 15:30:00 America/Chicago Local Author Panels Listen to our Local Authors as they offer advice on everything from writing your first book to finding an illustrator! Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Saturday, November 08
12:30pm - 3:30pm

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Downers Grove Public Library

Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Listen to our Local Authors as they offer advice on everything from writing your first book to finding an illustrator!

Join Local Authors from our Local Author Collection to hear their thoughts on writing and finding the best avenue for getting your book published. Attend one panel or stay for a few and engage with select authors highlighted from DGPL’s collection.

12:30 Writing Your Own Kids/Middle Grade Book

12:30 Writing Your Own YA/Teen or Adult Book

1:30 Finding an Illustrator

1:30 Publishing Your Book

2:30 Promoting Your Book

Contact the Adult and Teen Services Desk at ATS@dglibrary.org or call (630) 960-1200 with questions.

Submit a request for a program accommodation here. Learn more about accommodations and accessibility at DGPL by visiting dglibrary.org/accessibility.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person Program |

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Downers Grove Public Library
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Phone: (630) 960-1200
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