Bookfair Overview

An annual showcase of hundreds of exhibitors, the AWP Bookfair is the nation’s largest marketplace for independent literary presses and journals, creative writing programs, writing conferences and centers, and literary arts organizations. Secure an exhibit space for your press or organization to reach thousands of writers, readers, teachers, and literary tastemakers. The bookfair runs concurrently with AWP’s annual conference and is open to all registered conference attendees.

AWP operates the bookfair on as close to a break-even budget as possible. We do this—and keep our rates as low as possible—in support of smaller organizations and presses, to help them collaborate and reach conference attendees. We look forward to seeing you on March 4-7, 2026, for #AWP26, where you can celebrate literary community, conduct business, and enjoy Baltimore!

 

Purchase Your #AWP26 Bookfair Exhibit Space!


Meet the #AWP26 Partner Bookstore, The Ivy Bookshop

We’re excited to announce The Ivy Bookshop as our #AWP26 partner bookshop! The Ivy Bookshop is a community gathering space anchored by a vibrant bookstore in Baltimore’s historic Mt. Washington neighborhood. They believe in books as tools of connection between people, and invite you to gather– whether by finding a hidden gem of a book with a bookseller in the shop, strolling through their abundant outdoor spaces with your book and a picnic, or joining them at an author event where books come alive as conversations about the things that make life meaningful. Learn more about The Ivy Bookshop on their website, and visit them in the #AWP26 Bookfair at Booth 531. 

 

 

#AWP26 Bookfair Exhibit Space Packages

Early bird rates are no longer available as of November 25th, 2025. Preregistration rates are listed below. Premium locations now available! For current availability, please visit the Exhibit Floor Plan. 
 

Premium Bookfair Booth Package

$1,500 includes the following:

• 10′ x 10′ space (100 sq. ft. with 8′ high back drape)
• two 6′ x 2′ draped tables, two chairs, one wastebasket
• one printed bookfair ID sign
• two exhibitor all-access badges covering full conference registration (BSAs)
• listing on the online exhibitor list and floorplan
• four author signings
• premium location on bookfair boulevard

Premium Bookfair Table Package -- ONE REMAINING

$1,200 includes the following:

• 4′ x 7′ space (28 sq. ft. with 3′ high back drape)
• one 6′ x 2′ draped table, two chairs, one wastebasket
• one printed bookfair ID sign
• two exhibitor all-access badges covering full conference registration (BSAs)
• listing on the online exhibitor list and floorplan
• four author signings
• premium location on bookfair boulevard

Bookfair Booth Package-- SOLD OUT

$1,100 includes the following:

• 10′ x 10′ space (100 sq. ft. with 8′ high back drape)
• two 6′ x 2′ draped tables, two chairs, one wastebasket
• one printed bookfair ID sign
• two exhibitor all-access badges covering full conference registration (BSAs)
• listing on the online exhibitor list and floorplan
• four author signings

Bookfair Table Package -- ONE REMAINING

$800 includes the following:

• 4′ x 7′ space (28 sq. ft. with 3′ high back drape)
• one 6′ x 2′ draped table, two chairs, one wastebasket
• one printed bookfair ID sign
• two exhibitor all-access badges covering full conference registration (BSAs)
• listing on the online exhibitor list and floorplan
• four author signings

Beginning March 2, 2026, onsite pricing will be available. 
Bookfair Booth Package $1,500
Bookfair Table Package $1,000

Managing Your Exhibit Space

All exhibit space is self-managed in the Exhibit Space Management Center of your AWP user account. If you do not have Exhibit Space Management access, please contact your organization’s primary contact. If you are unsure of your organization's primary contact, please contact awp@awpwriter.org. Please note the maximum number of organizations sharing one exhibit space is two organizations.
 

in partnership with Bookshop.org 

We are excited to offer you an exclusive offer from our partners at Bookshop.org. You are eligible to receive an additional 5% commission through your bookshop.org sales! Exhibitors with existing affiliate partner pages will receive a 15% commission on book sales (instead of the regular 10% commission) made between the dates of February 4, 2026, and March 31, 2026. Bookshop.org is a better way to buy books online. Every book you purchase on bookshop.org supports local, independent bookstores. To ensure you receive the additional commission benefit, sign up to be a Bookshop.org affiliate page today! If you are already signed up, no further action is required. 
 

in partnership with Community of Literary Magazines & Presses (CLMP)

AWP is excited to partner with CLMP to bring you an Exhibitor Resources video. CLMP is organization dedicated to helping independent literary publishers thrive to ensure a vibrant, diverse literary landscape.To learn more about CLMP, visit their website. 
 

Rolling Launch

Exhibit space locations are self-selected using a tiered system based on cumulative years of exhibiting with AWP. Exhibitors who have purchased their space will receive an email and code allowing them to choose their space within their assigned selection window. After the rolling launch, the selection code will no longer be necessary, and new exhibitors may purchase packages and select locations at any time. Selection periods begin at noon eastern / nine pacific. Organization contacts were sent an email inviting them to exhibit with us for #AWP26 on May 28th, 2025. Exhibitor invitation emails are no longer needed as the rolling launch selection process is complete, and you can purchase directly through the purchase link.
 

Rolling Launch Schedule

Category	Selection Starts	Selection Ends
15+ Years	July 9	July 17
10+ Years	July 18	July 24
5+ Years	July 25	August 4
Previous	August 5	August 8
First Time	August 9	August 10
Open	August 11	----->