In this fourth installment of the Data in Publishing series, we will hear from consumer insights teams at three major publishers to uncover how they are working with authors and reaching readers, as well as informing in-house editorial direction. Ever wonder what the average reader is picking up at B&N vs. their indie bookstore vs. […]

Join the Membership Committee as we welcome new members to the AALA! This event is for members who joined in 2024 and 2025 so far to meet each other and connect with AALA's committees and community.

Attention Members: It’s Town Hall Time! Twice a year, the AALA Board hosts a virtual forum for disseminating new ideas and hearing our members’ feedback. All AALA members are invited and encouraged to attend! This Town Hall’s theme is "Building Community", and topics will include the upcoming AALA conference, in-person and virtual networking, and member-driven […]

The Copyright Committee is presenting an overview of what agents who represent visual artists/illustrators need to know about copyright, including: due diligence in contract language/grants of rights, work-for-hire agreements, copyright registration, character copyright, copyright vs. trademark, derivative & fair use, AI & scraping, photo and architectural copyright, permissions, and renewing agreements/control of work in a co-authored […]