Katy Herbold, "Secrets of Bookselling: Helping Your Book Find Its Readers"

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Are you an author hoping to publish a book and wondering how it will make its way into bookstores? Join Sidekick Coffee & Books owner Katy Herbold as she shares insider knowledge on the book-buying process, what bookstores look for, and how authors can identify their purpose in writing a book and increase their chances of getting stocked. Learn what happens after publication and how to best position your book for success on the shelves.

Katy Herbold  is the owner of Sidekick Coffee & Books in Iowa City, a children’s book aficionado, and a Book Buddy. She loves a good story and has learned much along her journey through life as a teacher, mother, and avid reader. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and communications. She is certified in IMSE Orton-Gillingham and has worked as an ELL and first-grade teacher. She’s also been an event planner for the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and at the University of Iowa Center for Conferences.

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
Gilmore Hall
106
112 South Capitol Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
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