Local Author Program

Local Author Talks submissions paused

We're redesigning the program to support more authors. To be notified when expressions of interest reopen, subscribe to our monthly Library eNewsletter, The Drift.

Share your work with our community

Our Local Author Program celebrates creative talent from across the Northern Beaches and provides opportunities for independent and self-published authors, illustrators and speakers to share their work with local audiences.

Authors and illustrators who live on the Northern Beaches, or have a connection to the area, are welcome to apply for a local Author Talk and suggest their work for inclusion in our library collection.

Explore upcoming Author Talks

Suggestion for purchase

Local authors are welcome to suggest their work for inclusion in our library collection.

Please check our Library Catalogue to see if your title is already held in our collection. If it isn't, you can register your interest below.

Before applying, please ensure you have read our FAQs

FAQs

When will submissions re-open for Author Talks?

We will reopen submissions early 2027. To be notified when, subscribe to our monthly Library eNewsletter, The Drift.

Can I hire a space and hold my own talk?

Absolutely. You're welcome to hire one of our library spaces and host your own author talk or event.
We offer a variety of spaces for hire across our library branches. View library venue information.

I would like to suggest my book for inclusion in the Library Collection

Local authors are welcome to suggest their title for inclusion in our collections.

Please check our Library Catalogue to see if your work is already held in our collection. If it isn't, register your interest

I would like to donate a book to the Local Studies Collection

We welcome donations that relate directly to the history of the Northern Beaches.

Our collections are enriched by the addition of records of individuals, families, businesses and community groups who have lived or worked in the local area.

I would like to attend Author Talk events at the Library

Explore our upcoming Author Talks.

I would like to read books by local authors

To view titles by local authors, visit our Local Author Collection.

I’m represented by a publisher. Can I apply to present an Author Talk?

If you are with a publishing house, please ask their publicist to email us at libraryprograms@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Local Author Program

Share your work with our community

Suggestion for purchase

FAQs

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I would like to donate a book to the Local Studies Collection Expand I would like to donate a book to the Local Studies Collection Collapse I would like to donate a book to the Local Studies Collection

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I would like to read books by local authors Expand I would like to read books by local authors Collapse I would like to read books by local authors

I’m represented by a publisher. Can I apply to present an Author Talk? Expand I’m represented by a publisher. Can I apply to present an Author Talk? Collapse I’m represented by a publisher. Can I apply to present an Author Talk?