Opportunities for Authors at
The 29th Annual Family Cafe
The Family Café’s Book Fair provides free exhibit space to authors with disabilities and authors who have written books about issues affecting the disability community.
To qualify to participate in Book Fair, your book must meet one of the following criteria:
- Written by a self-advocate
- Written about a topic impacting the disability community
Space in these programs is limited and participants are selected through a review process. To be considered, all applications must be received by May 1. Applicants will be notified of their status by May 14.
Exhibit Space Details
Each exhibit space includes a 10′ x 10′ area furnished with one skirted table, two chairs, and pipe and drape.
Booth assignments are subject to change by The Family Café.
Sharing, assigning, or subletting booth space is prohibited without prior approval.
Failure to notify The Family Café of cancellation may disqualify you from participating in the future.
There is no cost for qualifying participants, however booth representatives who are not individuals with disabilities or their family members or caregivers must pay a $250 registration fee.
The Book Fair form does not serve as attendee registration for The 29th Annual Family Café. Booth Representatives must register as attendees on or after February 12 to receive a name badge.
Only one booth space per household will be considered for free exhibit space.
Please click “Join The Book Fair” to begin the application process.
Book Fair Hours
Move-In
Thursday, June 17 – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, June 18 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Book Fair Open
Friday, June 18 – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 19 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tear Down
Saturday, June 19 – 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Questions? Please feel free to call our office at (850) 224-4670, or email Sarah Fahey, Event Manager.
