News and Updates
The latest from FAPA and our members
Meet the 2017 Medalists
Each week, we feature four of the 2017 FAPA President’s Book Awards medalists. This week we are featuring Bette Lee Crosby, Curtis Inabinett, Jr., Katrina Kusa, and a mother-daughter writing team, Megan Pitts and Vicki Shankwitz.
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Meet member Rena Koontz
Meet member Rena Koontz, an award-winning journalist turned award-winning author, and a 2017 FAPA President’s Book Awards Silver Medalist.
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The FAPA Newsletter is out!
The August 2017 Newsletter has updates on the 2017 Book Award winners, a recap of the FAPA Annual Conference, and a Featured Member profile.
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Meet FAPA Member Antonio Simon, Jr.
Meet FAPA Member Antonio Simon, Jr., an award-winning author of six books and over thirty short stories published to date.
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Meet FAPA Member Patrick Hempfing, author of MoMENts
Meet FAPA Member Patrick Hempfing, a stay-at-home dad, international columnist, speaker, and author of MoMENts, A Dad Holds On.
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Publishing Do’s and Don’ts Panel at 2017 FAPA Annual Conference
Mark Wayne Adams, the creative director of SYP Kids, moderating the Publishing Dos and Don’ts Panel with Tara Alemany, Robert W. Lucas, and Angelina Assanti at the 2017 FAPA Annual Conference on Saturday, August 5, 2017.
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Prepping for the 2017 FAPA Book Awards
Prepping for the 2017 FAPA Book Awards presentations!
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Learning from the great speakers at 2017 FAPA Annual Conference
The FAPA Annual Conference is a great opportunity to connect with and learn from our great speakers and sponsors!
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Robin Cutler, Director IngramSpark, Speaks at FAPA 2017
Robin Cutler, the Director of IngrmSpark, speaking about Access & Connection to Booksellers, Librarians, and Retailers at the 2017 FAPA Annual Conference on August 5, 2017.
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