Unfortunately the deadline for this publication has passed. Shortly we
will be accepting submissions for the next issue which will be distributed
during the Harlem Book Fair and other important Summer book events.
Special Note:
The next issue of
African American Books That Click
will be distributed at
Book Expo America
(the largest book publishing event in the U.S.). Take advantage of
this annual event to further increase your book's exposure.
The deadline for inclusion in the BEA issue is April 16th, 2006. Payment, digital image, and book description due by April 16, See payment details below.
For more information please call 212-289-6356 to or email ad@aalbc.com.
Cover
all the bases and combine your AALBC.com online promotion with the powerful
African American Books That Click brochure.
African American Books That Click is the first and only full-color, direct-to-consumer catalog to target African American readers where they are � in places like churches, hair salons and local neighborhoods. This quarterly catalog effectively promotes African-American authors and black-interest books at the grassroots level, unlike other book advertising vehicles on the market.
Why should you advertise in African American Books That Click?
Simply put: it works. This catalog � and the way it�s distributed � is smarter
and more targeted. Each catalog generates 250,000 impressions (50,000
copied are printed and distributed), so you get a high return on your
investment: increased book sales, greater visibility, and heightened name
recognition for the author.
Our guarantee: African American Books That Click offers large
and small publishers, independent presses, and individual authors the
opportunity to reach the African-American demographic through non-traditional
channels. Although African American Books That Click is circulated to
booksellers, chains and acquisition librarians, our mission is to offer a unique
advertising medium that goes beyond the professional bookselling universe.
Every month, African American Books That Click is circulated to:
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African American trade shows and conventions |
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Online booksellers |
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copy of African American Books That Click is included in every AALBC.com
mailing.
Added Bonus: All African American Books That Click Advertisers will appear in the AALBC.com homepage rotation!
Bonus distribution occurs at book industry events such as BookExpo America, and at African American festivals, including the Essence Music Festival and Black Expo.
When you advertise in African American Books That Click, you get a leg up on your competitors. This is �urban guerilla marketing� at its best. In fact, this approach is the optimal way to create buzz about a book or author, build street credibility, and foster word of mouth throughout the African American community.
Editorial Content
We recognize that there is no one category of literature that appeals
exclusively to all African-American readers. Therefore, African American
Books That Click spotlights a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles to
satisfy the growing African-American reading audience. Publishers and authors
can also use the catalog to effectively promote new releases and backlist
titles.
Each edition of African American Books That Click is designed to ensure
prominent display opportunity and ample description of every featured selection.
The books highlighted in the catalog range from street/urban novels, to
historical fiction, to business titles, religious texts and more.
Description of Brochure
African American Books That Click is an attractive 17 X 11 tri-fold
glossy brochure.
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of 1/6 Page Insertion Circled (Approx 2" X 5.0" in size)Self Published Authors Front Cover (6' high book image up to 150 word of text) - $999 Publishers Call for Pricing Multi-book discounts available |
How Do I Get Into the "BEA" African American Books That Click Issue?
Just two easy steps!
- Pay for Placement
- Email book image & text
to ad@aalbc.com.
The format of the listing is shown below please email all of the following information
� Book Cover (most file formats are supported, or we can pull image from your website or amazon)
� Book Title
� Author's Name
� Book Synopsis (50 words or less)
� Publisher Name
� ISBN
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Sample 1/6 Page Listing
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Sample Front Page Listing (5.75" X 11")
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(above samples are not actual size)
Again, in order to be included in the "BEA" issue, you must complete all three steps before April 16th 2006
Related Links
More Information About AALBC.com
http://events.aalbc.com/aap_bea_2006.htm
