Welcome!

The Eastern Sierra Book Festival is for everyone who loves books: readers, writers, publishers, but especially for authors, those special people who put such effort into their books, often for little reward or recognition. So, the festival is our chance to celebrate you! Sign up below to have your books sold, reserve table space, and participate in the Author Variety Show. Entrance to the festival is always free for you and your friends, family, and fans.

Once again in 2026, we are excited to offer several options for you to sell and promote your books. One is free, and one costs $50.

With either option, you can participate in the Author Variety Show. You take the stage for about five minutes to promote your book, do a reading, sing a song, tell a joke or whatever inspires you. Costumes welcome.

Also, with either option, we’ll introduce you to the audience and promote you and your books on social media, our website, and in our newsletter!

Option #1 (Free): Sell your books through the Museum.

You send or bring a small inventory of your book(s). You set the retail price, and the Southern Mono Historical Society will display your books and sell them throughout the day. Unsold copies are returned to you. After the festival, you receive a check for 60% of the sales. The Society will keep the remaining 40% to benefit the Mammoth Museum.

Option #2 ($50): Buy your own booth space.

You bring your own table and sell your books or other items. You keep all the proceeds. Your goal here is to draw attendees to your table, so use your imagination to create an interesting, interactive experience. A pop-up or sun shield is recommended; the Sierra sun is intense! The $50 payment is made in advance through Venmo, PayPal, Square, or by check.

Write to info@whistlingrabbitpress.com with any questions. We can’t wait to see you there!

Author Sign-Up

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Have the Museum sell my books.
Purchase my own booth space (cost is $50).

The Author Variety Show is an opportunity to speak to the audience from the stage for about five minutes.

Yes, I want to participate in the Author Variety Show.

The Eastern Sierra Book Festival can promote you and your books through our social media channels, our website and our newsletter, and usually in the local media.

Yes, I want you to promote me and my books.

If yes, please send a digital image of your book cover, a short author bio, and other promotional items to info@whistlingrabbitpress.com.

If you would like the Museum to sell your books, please complete the information below:

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Additional Title #3, Retail Price, and Number of Copies:

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Additional Title #4, Price, and Number of Copies:

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Additional Titles, Retail Price, and Number of Copies

I want to

deliver my books in person in Mammoth ahead of time
deliver my books in person on the day of the festival
mail or have my publisher mail my books to you (PO Box 8331, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546)

Additional information, comments, or questions:

LODGING SUGGESTIONS

The Mammoth Creek Inn is offering a 15% discount to festival attendees. This is a lovely inn right on Mammoth Creek across from the Hayden Cabin, the site of the festival. Book online at www.themammothcreek.com or call 760-934-6162 or 866-466-7000. Use the code ESBF.

There is also a studio and one-bedroom apartment available through Cerro Coso College. Prices are $60 or $80 per night plus one-time $50 cleaning fee and 14% TOT tax. Both have kitchen facilities though kitchen supplies are limited. Contact Brett Barker (number and email address available upon request).

The Eastern Sierra Book Festival is sponsored by Whistling Rabbit Press and hosted by the Southern Mono Historical Society.