Good News!
AAP has worked diligently to substantially increase member benefits.
Members now have the opportunity to present titles for review to Publishers Weekly and Library Journal. In addition, members are now able to present titles to an audience of over 50 regional acquisition librarians through AAP's BookBuzz Program, a forum for independent and small press publishing houses to present an exclusive look at your most exciting new releases to attending librarians. Regions and dates are planned at the AAP’s Library Committee meetings.
A 25% discount (a $50 value) to join PubMatch, an online foreign rights book fair. Your title (s) is viewed by buyers from all over the world, and you are contacted directly to negotiate the terms of the sale.
Members are offered deeply discounted booth space at both the 2012 Book Expo America , the London Book Fair and Digital Book World, with all details handled by AAP as a courtesy.
Members receive a free BookStats, a comprehensive statistical report of Sales from U.S. publishers, broken out by format (eBook included), category, and market segment. As a member, your savings are $395.
AAP’s Monthly Statistical report, detailing domestic sales by category, sales and market segment, is free to members who submit their statistics for inclusion in the report. As a submitting member, your savings are $975. As a non-submitting member, your savings are $525 year.
For further information about member benefits, specifically as it applies to your organization, contact Gail Kump at (212) 255-1041 or gkump@publishers.org.
In addition, joining AAP gives your organization a voice in our advocacy and opportunities to learn, grow, engage, and connect. Some of our work on behalf of our members:
Advocacy
AAP and its members lead advocacy efforts concerning protection of intellectural property, digital and new technology issues; funding for education and libraries; tax and trade challenges; censorship and literacy.
AAP conducts an annual Capitol Hill Day in Washington DC where publishing leaders meet with Members of Congress and their staffs to address key industry issues.
Professional Services
Numerous industry statistical data and analytics including, BookStats
Free job postings on www.bookjobs.org
Counsel and support from AAP professional staff on industry issues and opportunities
Corporate visibility on www.publishers.org
Very successful Adopt-a-School Program
Exhibition space at BookExpo America 2012 for first time participants
Events
The AAP General Annual Meeting, featuring distingushed guest speakers addressing significant industry trends. Date TBD
Young to Publishing Conference, December 8th, 2011
The Professional and Scholarly Publishing Annual Meeting, February 1-3, 2012, Washington D.C.
Seminars, workshops, "bookcamps" and webinars throughout the year offering professional development
National Book Awards After-Party Fall 2012
More Events: www.publishers.org
Communications
Participation and inclusion in AAP's new industry awareness campaign
Communications resources and guidance, including crisis management support
Literacy
Get Caught Reading Campaign providing FREE collateral materials for book clubs, educators and librarians
"Get Healthy Curriculum" involvement working with First Lady Michelle Obama
Diversity Initiatives
Young to Publishing Group - a community for entry-level and junior-level employees
College campus recruitment initiatives
National Latino Book Club
First Amendment
Freedom to Read Committee - protecting and enhancing intellectural freedom and the rights of free expression in the USA
International Freedom to Publish Committee - defending and promoting the principles of free expression worldwide
Current Legislative Efforts
- AAP fights online piracy, supports proposed "Protect IP Act" and its extension to cover cyber lockers
- AAP works to exclude ordinary children's books from lead testing requirements meant for kids’ toys
- AAP continues to battle federal gov't efforts to use research funding as pretext for weakening copyrights
- AAP trade issues program follows success in WTO China market access and copyright enforcement case
- AAP opposes six-year Patriot Act provision
- AAP called upon U.S. Congress to intercede on behalf of Vietnamese Publisher, Bui Chat, arrested after receiving the 2011 Freedom to Publish Prize.
- AAP has publicly condemned the arrest of Turkish publisher Ragip Zarakolu, who was taken into custody by Turkish authorities on October 28, on charges related to the country's anti-terrorism laws.
- AAP secures $209 million in Florida funding for K-12 publishers
- AAP challenges Massachusetts internet law imposing restrictions on First Amendment-protected free speech
- AAP challenges Georgia State University for copying content without permission
- AAP works with Hawaiian publisher in challenging travel libel law
- AAP works on many levels to provide acessible books to persons with sight or other “print disabilities”
- AAP asks for clarification from the House Ways & Means Committee for the appropriate application of the domestic manufacturing deduction as applied to contract manufacturing
For the latest legislative activities and to enquire about becoming a member of the AAP please contact, Ms. Gail Kump at gkump@publishers.org or call 212 255 1041
We look forward to welcoming you to the power of the Association of American Publishers.
Member Deals
To submit a member deal, send the following information to Ms. Gail Kump: Company Name, Offer description, Offer start and end dates, Company Contact (name and email/phone)