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I’m part of a group trying to organize a book fair in SL. The others include people like Selina Greene, Neo Rebus, and Jilly Kidd, who are real book people, publishers, authors, editors, and book sellers. I’m just helping out in any way I can, so I’m posting our CFP here. Time is running out, so send in your proposals now!

Second Life Book Fair
April 20-22, 2007

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

The SL Book Fair brings together publishers, book sellers, authors, book developers, and readers to present and share their ideas around the use of books in Second Life. We are inviting members of the community to submit proposals for participation in the book fair in the following categories:

• Presentations. Share thoughts, new ideas, or experiences related to books in SL.
• Discussions. Lead a group or panel discussion exploring a particular issue such as copyright and DRM, usability, business models, or ways to translate books into virtual worlds.
• Exhibits. Showcase your latest books, book technology, or service.
• Events. Organize readings, parties, competitions, or other events to run concurrently with the book fair to promote your location or business.

Submissions should consists of 2 paragraphs including your name and affiliation, an abstract describing your proposed presentation, discussion, exhibit, or event, and any requirements or constraints (number of prims needed for display, audio streaming, or slide projectors, for example).

Please submit a notecard with your proposal to Poinky Malaprop, or at the submission box in the SL Book Fair office at the Vision Publishing Village (Wallaby 134, 96, 54).

Submissions must be received by March 30, 2007. Submitters will be notified of the status of their proposal by April 6, 2007.

For more information, join the SL Book Fair group, or contact Poinky Malaprop.