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Sourcebooks is offering a Summer Internship in Library Marketing from June 9 to August 13, 2026, ideal for college students or recent graduates interested in book publishing and marketing.

Responsibilities: Interns will support marketing campaigns, handle event coordination, create graphics, and draft marketing materials while gaining hands-on experience in the publishing industry.

Skills: Applicants should be creative, organized, and possess strong writing skills, with a passion for books and marketing.

Qualifications: Current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent graduates are preferred for this internship.

Location: This internship is located in Naperville, IL, with a hybrid schedule involving 2 days in-person and 1 day remote.

Compensation: $17 - $17 / Hourly

Library Marketing Summer Internship - Naperville, IL.

Ready to launch your career in book publishing? Join Sourcebooks, the fastest growing publisher in the U.S., and the home of an unparalleled number of bestselling books where creativity, innovation, and storytelling collide. We’re a team of passionate book lovers who bring extraordinary authors to readers in bold, data-driven, and entrepreneurial ways. 

👉 This isn’t a coffee-run internship. You’ll contribute meaningfully to projects, collaborate with publishing professionals, and discover how your ideas can impact readers everywhere. 

This internship is ideal for a current college student or recent graduate eager to dive into the world of book publishing — especially the side that connects books with media, events, and promotion with the readers. You’ll get hands-on experience working on real publicity campaigns, collaborating with passionate team members, and you’ll learn how publicity helps stories reach new audiences.

About the Program 

• When: June 9 – August 13, 2026
• Where: Naperville, IL ($17.00/hourly)
• Schedule: 24 hours/week (2 days in-person, 1 day remote) 
• Who: Current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent grads 

The Library Marketing team works across all imprints and titles. The team focuses on marketing librarians and educators through a variety of services such as trade advertising, trade shows, author events, social media, newsletters, mailings, and more. 

Summer Retail Marketing Internship Responsibilities:

• Support the development and distribution of advanced galley and final copy mailings, including brainstorming creative concepts and coordinating shipments.
• Receive training in Canva and assist in creating engaging graphics for newsletters and social media.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of social media marketing strategies to promote key titles and initiatives.
• Assist with the coordination and on-site execution of events such as Anderson’s Bookshop’s annual LITapalooza and YAMFest.
• Draft and edit marketing copy for newsletters, advertisements, and other promotional materials.
• Maintain and update account information in internal databases and spreadsheets.

Your Cover Letter Matters — A Lot! 

We want to know why you want to intern at Sourcebooks. Your cover letter is your chance to tell us: 

• Why publishing — and why Sourcebooks — excites you 
• What you hope to learn and contribute 
• How your creativity, curiosity, or love of books shines through 

*Applications without a cover letter won’t be considered, so take the time to tell your story! 

Why Sourcebooks? 

• Named #2 Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek (2024) 
• Recognized by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies (2024) 
• Over 300 million lives changed through books — and counting 
• A culture built on creativity, innovation, and impact 

Application Deadline: January 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT - Applications will be reviewed after the deadline.  

Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.