As part of its ongoing mission to foster strong relationships between indie authors, libraries, and readers, the Indie Author Project has partnered with the California State Library, the Black Gold Cooperative Library System, and the Palace Project to launch its local author resources at 19 additional libraries throughout the state.
This partnership includes the software, implementation, and support for the year-round IAP discovery and curation program, the integration of 1,200+ indie eBooks from local California authors into The Palace Project app, the annual California Author Project indie eBook contest, and the unlimited Pressbooks Public book-file creation tool.
By increasing the discoverability of locally sourced eBooks, generating royalties for local authors, and providing access to user-friendly publishing tools, the expansion of this program to leading library systems throughout the state reinforces the library’s role in the modern book supply chain while strengthening the overall writing community and book economy of California.
This Indie Author Project partnership was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
INDIE CALIFORNIA LOCAL AUTHOR ARCHIVE
Over 1,600 eBooks by local California authors have been made available to participating libraries across the state in the Indie California collection on BiblioBoard Library. This collection helps libraries be inclusive of all types of local indie authors while being able to confidently promote the top submissions as identified by the trusted Indie Author Project curation partners.
CALIFORNIA INDIE AUTHOR PROJECT SELECT AUTHORS
More than 300 eBooks by local California authors have been chosen by Indie Author Project curation partners as Indie Author Project Select titles, representing the best-of-the-best of IAP submissions from indie authors all across the U.S. and Canada. These IAP Select authors are invited to participate in a royalty-paying program where their eBooks are sold in curated collections to libraries locally— and internationally— via eBook platforms such as OverDrive, DPLA Exchange, cloudLibrary, and Axis 360.
TOP TEN CIRCULATING BOOKS
ANNUAL CALIFORNIA AUTHOR PROJECT
Each year the California Author Project partners with librarians all across the state to identify the top indie-published eBooks by local California authors. With these contests librarians not only have the chance to engage with a growing group of new and diverse literary voices, but also an opportunity to play an active role in the discovery and promotion of new works. For indie-published authors, these contests are a fantastic way to elevate their careers and expand their readership. Along with the accolade of the award, its cash prizes, and perks, being recognized by librarians creates credibility and visibility in the growing marketplace of digital content and indie-published books.
CALIFORNIA AUTHOR PROJECT WINNERS
