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DGPL is currently accepting submissions for its Local Author Collection.

Local Author Collection

The collection offers local authors an opportunity for their books to reach a wide readership as well as a designated location to display their works. These books may be checked out by the local community or accessed by any public library.

This collection will feature materials for all ages (children, teens, adults) written by local authors. Adult and teen books will be featured on the Local Author shelves on the second floor, while children’s books will be featured in the Kids Room.

For a book to be considered for this collection:

  • The author should be from the metro Chicago area, or the book’s setting or storyline must be in the metro Chicago area, or the content should be perceived to be of interest to the Downers Grove community.
  • The author agrees to donate a physical copy of the book to the library.
  • The author agrees that DGPL makes the final determination.

Books accepted into the collection:

  • may be self-published
  • must be bound
  • should be in new or like-new condition
  • become the property of DGPL
  • will be added as time permits
  • may be withdrawn according to the Collection Management Weeding Policy
To submit your work:
Fill out the application below or send a copy of your book to:
Local Author Coordinator
Downers Grove Public Library
1050 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
DGPL will contact the authors of all submissions with a decision. Books not accepted into the collection must be picked up by the author within two weeks or will be considered for the library’s book sale.

Questions? Email ATS@dglibrary.org.