2026 details are to be announced.
Shaped for meaningful dialogue among publishing professionals, the roundtables bring together small groups for focused, genre-specific discussions. Each session is limited to just 10 participants and led by a seasoned agent and editor, creating space for candid conversation, insider insight, and practical advice, across fiction, nonfiction, and children’s categories. Whether looking to build or renew relationships, get feedback, or better understand the market these conversations offer a rare chance to ask the questions that matter most and get answers from those who know the market.
Space is very limited; an additional sign up process is required and will be emailed to attendees after registration closes.
Session 1: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Book Club Fiction
Discussion Leaders:
Thriller
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Romance
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Horror
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Mind/Body/Spirit
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Politics/Current Events/History
Discussion Leaders:
Chase Literary Agency
Business/Personal Success
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Memoir/Biography
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Graphic Novel
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YA Realistic
Discussion Leaders:
Sara Crowe Literary
Middle Grade Genre
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Session 2: 2:00pm – 2:50pm
Literary Fiction
Discussion Leaders:
Mystery
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Romantasy
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SF/Fantasy
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Illustrated/Cookbook/Lifestyle
Discussion Leaders:
Advice/Relationship/Self-Help
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Narrative Nonfiction
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Science/Nature/Culture
Discussion Leaders:
Founder Tessler Literary Agency
YA Genre (including fantasy, SF, horror, mystery)
Discussion Leaders:
Feiwel & Friends
MG Realistic (including contemporary and historical)
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Picture Book
Discussion Leaders:
VP, Executive Editorial Director
Roaring Brook Press/Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group
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