{"id":699,"date":"2024-04-02T13:47:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T13:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jessicabrawner.com\/?p=699"},"modified":"2024-03-23T00:16:43","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T00:16:43","slug":"unveiling-the-backstory-how-my-passion-for-libraries-and-musicians-inspired-this-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jessicabrawner.com\/?p=699","title":{"rendered":"Unveiling the Backstory: How My Passion for Libraries and Musicians Inspired This Book"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Let me give you the real story behind this book’s creation. It all goes back to when I was just a kid. I was one of the ones who would have happily gone to the library every day. That being ultimately impractical, I\u2019d go once a week and try and check out 20 books at a time. I got to know my librarians well, and my love of reading extends to this day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

But how does that relate to this book? Fast forward to my thirties, where fate guided me to a different path, one that intertwined my professional endeavors with the enchanting world of music. Running an entertainment agency alongside a group of talented musicians, our mission was to bring joy and education to communities through performances in libraries and schools. In those years, I didn’t just learn about managing artists and organizing events; I rediscovered the magic of libraries and the remarkable souls who inhabit them \u2013 librarians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But like all good things, our gig came to an end when the recession hit. So, I did what any hustler would do \u2013 I went back to the grind, nine to five style. But the itch to share what I’d learned never left me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At that point I had been working with nearly 40 different performance groups ranging from historical impersonators, to musicians, to educational speakers, booking up to 400 shows a year, primarily with libraries. I learned a lot during that time, and when I had to close it down officially, I wanted to put together a guidebook for other entertainers trying to find ways to improve their livelihood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, nearly a decade since the inception of the first edition of “Booking the Library,” I find myself returning to its pages, armed with fresh insights and a renewed sense of purpose. It’s not just about imparting wisdom; it’s about fostering connections and kindling the spark of creativity in a new generation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new edition is coming May 2nd. Keep an eye out here and on my social media pages for announcements, cover reveals and tidbits from the book. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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