About CBE
About Event Attendance
Our services are designed to put your books in front of the right people - industry professionals who are actively seeking new titles - without requiring you to be there in person.
B2B trade shows & conferences No travel required for you
Who You'll Reach
These are professional, business-to-business events
Most of the trade shows and conferences we attend aren't open to the general public or authors. They're reserved for professionals such as:
Librarians
School, public, and academic librarians scouting titles for their collections.
Educators & Teachers
Teachers and curriculum specialists looking for classroom-ready books.
Literary & Rights Agents
Agents hunting for new voices and rights opportunities across markets.
Publishers
Traditional and independent publishers exploring acquisition and co-op deals.
Because of this, service orders do not include personal admission or event badges.
How It Works
What happens at these events
B2B conferences are where discovery happens - your book is seen, noted, and followed up by the people who buy for institutions.
Discovery, Not On-the-Spot Sales
Unlike retail book fairs, B2B conferences focus on networking, discovery, and professional exchange - attendees browse catalogs, explore displays, and take notes on titles that catch their interest.
Interest That Follows the Event
After the show, attendees bring this information back to their libraries, agencies, or publishing houses and pursue titles through the distributors serving these markets.
Visibility Without the Travel
By registering your book with us, you ensure it's seen by decision-makers constantly searching for new opportunities - without the stress, travel costs, or time commitment of attending yourself.
Author Attendance
Can authors attend?
The New York Library Association Conference is the only show where authors cannot attend.
Valuable visibility, with or without you
Keep in mind, these events are designed primarily for librarians, educators, and publishing professionals. While there typically aren't panels, meetings, or special programming geared specifically to authors, it's still a valuable opportunity to showcase your work - and with our service, your book gets that visibility even if you choose not to attend.
Ready to put your book in front of the right audience?
Register for an upcoming show and let CBE represent your title to the professionals who matter.
Get your book noticed today
Your story deserves the spotlight. Take the next step and give it the stage it deserves.