Interested In Connecting With Today’s Most Important Literary People?
Experience Amazing Stories of Authors, Poets, and Celebrities at the Miami Book Fair this Weekend through Facebook Live or an Exclusive Livestream
PBS Books will share live coverage of the Miami Book Fair featuring interviews with leading authors through Facebook Live and livestream, following on the heels of PBS’s The Great American Read
Saturday, November 17th & Sunday, November 18th
1pm – 5pm ET
PBS Books coverage will tentatively feature former Senator and Secretary of State John Kerry, bestseller John Grisham, young adult novelist Kwame Alexander, novelistSandra Cisneros, historian Michael Beschloss, poet Billy Collins, commentatorRebecca Traister and debut novelist R.O. Kwon, plus major literary names like Michael Ondaatje, Jacqueline Woodson, Curtis Sittenfeld, and Peter Sagal of “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me” fame.
With book lovers still excited about the results of “The Great American Read,” PBS Books will be presenting 8 hours of live coverage at the Miami Book Fair 2018 with free streaming options available to libraries for sharing with their digital viewers.
Libraries across America will be offering this coverage to the avid readers in their communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect your community with our exciting online event; it is a great way to engage with your readers and send them scurrying to your bookshelves to snap up works by the celebrated authors interviewed.
This fantastic event will be hosted by:
- Rich Fahle: The Executive Producer of PBS Books who has worked with books and authors for more than 20 years
- Jeffrey Brown: Chief Arts Correspondent for the PBS NewsHour
- Ashley Ford: Writer, author, podcast host, and named among Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 in Media
How Can I Connect My Library Patrons With This Exclusive Coverage?
It’s free and easy. (Of course, we can walk you through it, if you need help.)
- Share or crosspost the live coverage on Facebook as it happens on November 17th & 18th.
- Use this live stream embed code directly onto your website.
How Can I Promote This Content To My Library Patrons?
We’ve included promotional material below to assist you to easily promote this event on your social media pages and website.
Can I Set It Up Before Saturday Because I Am Not Available This Weekend?
Sure, it's easy; just email us. We’ll call you back and walk you through it. Email Cheryl Spitale Jones at cjones@dptv.org.
Who Do I Contact With Technical Questions?
Contact Cheryl Spitale Jones at cjones@dptv.org.
What Else Do I Need To Do?
Please confirm all usage with Heather-Marie Montilla, our Library Bureau Chief.
What Else Do I Need To Know?
This is a big deal, and you (and your library patrons) are invited. This is akin to you and your community getting a VIP Pass to gain exclusive access to interact with some of today’s most important literary figures. All you have to do is join our Facebook Live or embed our livestream. (And, of course, we’d love you to comment and tell us what you think on Facebook.)
PBS Books has covered the nation’s most important book events for more than four years, and an estimated 12.2 million viewershave tuned in to hear what these literary rock stars have had to say. Check out PBS Books at the 2018 National Book Festival here, visit our video archives, or watch the highlight reel.
We look forward you joining us!
Best regards,
Heather Marie Montilla
Library Bureau Chief, PBS Books
