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Local Authors
Irvine Public Library (IPL) celebrates the creativity of writers in our community with a Local Author collection housed at our Heritage Park Library location. By showcasing local voices, we aim to strengthen connections between readers and the storytellers who live among them, and to inspire future writers in our community.
Materials in the Local Authors Collection represent a wide range of perspectives. The views and opinions expressed in these works are those of the individual authors. Inclusion of any work in this collection does not constitute endorsement of its content by the library.
If you are a local author who would like to submit your book(s) for consideration, please ensure that you meet the following criteria and fill out the form linked below.
Submission Guidelines
- You must be a current resident of Orange County, or your work must be set in Irvine.
- You must have an Irvine Public Library card in good standing.
- Your work must be printed and bound. We accept both hardcover and paperback books. We are unable to accept digital books or spiralbound books at this time.
- A copy of your book(s) must be donated for inclusion in the Local Author Collection.
Selection Criteria
Assuming the above requirements are met, all works submitted by local authors will be reviewed with similar assessment guidelines as other library materials, as outlined in IPL’s Collection Development policy.
IPL will not accept materials that are discriminatory or pejorative towards an individual or group based on their religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other identity factor.
Please note that due to the volume of daily library operations, library staff are unable to meet with authors to discuss submission decisions, and all decisions are final.
How to Submit Your Work
To submit your work for consideration, fill out the Local Author Interest Form.
Once you submit this form, you can anticipate a response within 3 days to confirm receipt of your submission. A more detailed response with a decision will follow within 2 weeks.
School Visit Requests
Local educators seeking to introduce their students to the library are invited to schedule a visit to any Irvine Public Library location. Please use the following form to submit your request at least one month prior to your visit.
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