[Motown Writers Network] Dayton Book Expo: Call for Authors and Sponsors

Dayton Book Expo Where book lovers connect  Greetings, Book Lover! As you probably know, my passion is to help others reach their potential. With that said, I have taken on yet another collaboration.   I know. I know. "If Valerie does one more thing..."    We couldn't help ourselves. We have traveled to many cities as participating authors at city-wide book events. Each time wondering why Dayton doesn't have a similar platform to connect book lovers and authors. Well, time out for waiting. We're taking action!   The first Dayton Book Expo will occur on May 1, 2010 in the great City of Dayton! The all-day event includes panel discussions for aspiring authors, activities for children at Kidz Zone and book signings! We have already received significant support and anticipate over 1,000 book lovers to attend the Dayton Book Expo (DBE). The event will be free and open to public.   Can't wait to see you!   Sincerely, Valerie Coleman Dayton Book Expo, co-founder     DaytonBookExpo.com Saturday, May 1, 2010 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sinclair Community College Ponitz Conference Center (Building 12) 444 West Third Street Dayton, Ohio 45402 In This Issue Our Mission Sponsors Meet Dayton's Book Lovers Encourage a Young Reader Our Mission   DBE's purpose is to promote and encourage literacy in our community Sponsors Pen of the Writer BabyStar Productions C Gifts Kids Ultimate Bash Praise Reporter   Meet Dayton's Book Lovers A Call for Authors   Tables are only for authors. Set-up begins at 8:00 AM. Tables must be completely set-up by 9:30 AM. The DBE begins promptly at 10:00 AM.   NOTE: One author per table. Floor displays must be positioned behind the author table. Table-top displays cannot exceed 24" in height. Your participation includes One table (not skirted) and two chairs Listing in the DBE booklet (8.5" x 11" color) Access to DBE Hospitality Room for breakfast and lunch One parking pass Event-day sales reported to New York Times and Essence (pending) Online presence at DaytonBookExpo.com Inclusion in the DBE Awards: Genre-specific winners - based on event-day sales - will receive a plaque, book medallions and listing for a year at DaytonBookExpo.com Titles distributed through Amazon.com will be posted on the DBE Virtual Bookstore. Annual top sellers will be spotlighted at the 2011 event. DBE is providing additional promotional opportunities including featured-author ads in the booklet and cover images on 15,000 postcards. Participation deadline is March 31, 2010.     Visit DaytonBookExpo.com to register.   Follow us online at             Twitter.com/DaytonBookExpo             FaceBook.com/DaytonBookExpo   Encourage a Young Reader Be a DBE Sponsor    We invite you to collaborate with us on this great endeavor. Your involvement will assist us in hosting a successful literary event and provide your company with an opportunity to support book lovers in the City of Dayton. For details, contact us at 513.265.9412 or visit DaytonBookExpo.com for the sponsor schedule. Where book lovers connect!  Forward email