Amazing Author Zoom Auction

Teachers, librarians, book clubs, writer’s groups – this is an extraordinary opportunity for you, and a chance to help low-income families get books into their homes.

Today is Day One of an auction for 30-minute Zoom visits with some of the biggest author names in the country. The auction ends on August 31 to give you enough time to pull some extra funds together, to team up with other schools or groups and pool your money, or to strategize on which of these amazing author visits is on your “must win” list!

Bids start at $300 and all money goes directly to benefitting Book Drop, a 501c3 charity whose sole function is to get free books into the hands of children who otherwise could not afford them. You can read more about Book Drop HERE.

Check out the website HERE! 

There are a few rules:

1.  Bids may be placed from anywhere worldwide, provide that the audience is English-speaking and the event involves an educational institution, book club, writing group, or other reading-related organization.

2.  Bids are placed and will be paid in US dollars. They increase in hundred-dollar increments.

3.  Multiple bidders (up to five) may combine their funds for a shared visit with the author if the total group size aligns with author preferences. Some authors prefer smaller groups only, so check this detail before bidding.

4.  The winner will be the top bidder at closing time. Bids placed within the final ten minutes will reset the countdown to ten minutes. This is to prevent last minute “sting” bids.

5.  Payment must be made by Sept 7th (unless other arrangements are made in advance.) The payment will be held in escrow until the author completes the visit.

6.  Upon payment, the winning bidder will be connected to the author or their representative for scheduling. The visit should be completed by May 2023.