Library Pitch Generator
Get your book into libraries
Libraries are a large, overlooked channel: they buy books, they lend them to readers who then follow authors, and they reach people who never shop on Amazon. Getting stocked takes a short, professional pitch to a librarian. Describe your book and get one you can send.
How do I get my book into libraries?
Libraries acquire books through collection-development librarians and through digital platforms like OverDrive, which powers the Libby app. Making your ebook available on OverDrive, often via an aggregator or Kobo Writing Life, is the first step, followed by a short, professional pitch to librarians, especially your local branch, suggesting they add it.
Why are libraries worth the effort?
Libraries pay for books, reach readers who do not buy on Amazon, and create fans who then seek out your other titles. A library sale is a real sale, and library readers are often prolific, engaged readers who leave reviews and recommend books. It is a channel with almost no competition from other indies.
What should a library pitch say?
Keep it short and professional. Say what the book is, who it is for, why their community might want it, and how they can acquire it. A local connection or a timely tie-in helps. Librarians respond to genuine relevance to their readers, not marketing hype.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get my book in libraries?
Make it available on OverDrive (via an aggregator or Kobo), then send a short professional pitch to collection-development librarians, starting local.
Do libraries pay authors?
Yes. Libraries buy copies and licences, and library readers often become fans who buy your other books.
What is OverDrive?
The main platform that supplies ebooks and audiobooks to libraries, powering the Libby app that library readers use.
Is this free?
Yes, with a daily limit for guests.