Children need to see themselves reflected in the stories they read. This need is especially true for children of color. According to research conducted by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC), only 39% of children’s books published in 2022 featured 
Black, Indigenous, People of Color
 (BIPOC) children as the main character. In 2018, BIPOC representation was only 23%.
In an effort to bridge the gap, 
When I See Me™ BIPOC Children’s Book Fair
 was created to pique children’s curiosity, boost their confidence, and enhance their ability to connect with the world around them by featuring books with characters that look like them.
The event is 
Saturday, July 26, 2025
 in Dayton, Ohio. The day includes
Author signings
Fun activities that encourage reading and writing
Giveaways
Panel discussions for aspiring children’s book authors
And more!
Donate to 
A Book in Every Bag
 to ensure each attending child leaves with a book of their choice from one of our particpating authors. Visit 
bit.ly/WhenISeeMe
 for details.
Interested in sponsoring or advertising? 
Contact us at info@penofthewriter.com or 888.802.1802 for details.
For updates and announcements, join the Facebook group at 
facebook.com/groups/wheniseeme
Author Details
Set-up begins at 10:00 AM EST. Tables must be completely set-up by 10:45 AM. The book fair starts promptly at 11:00 AM.
Your registration includes:
One participant badge
One uncovered table and two chairs
One lunch
Listing in the When I See Me™ program book, which is full-color and 8.5" x 11".
Online presence at WhenISeeMe.com
Tons of proven strategies to help you promote your book and sell more copies
Corporate marketing including social media, postcards, radio, and TV
NOTE
: One author per table
Registration is a two-phase process:
Reserve your table using this EventBrite form
Provide your contact and book information using a Google form. The link is provided in the welcome email from info@penofthewriter.com.
Once registration is complete, you'll receive a confirmation email from info@penofthewriter.com with details about set-up, panelist opportunities, and participating in the POWER Kids area.
Join us on Facebook at 
facebook.com/groups/wheniseeme
Follow us on Facebook at 
facebook.com/penofthewriter
Follow us on Linkedin at 
linkedin.com/in/penofthewriter
Follow us on Instagram at 
instagram.com/penofthewriter
Foow us on Twitter at 
twitter.com/penofthewriter
No refunds
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