Athletes Make The Best Authors

Athletes don’t just play the game. They change it. Athletes Make The Best Authors™ celebrates the ones who put their stories in ink — former and current athletes who’ve turned their journeys into books that move people, spark industries, and inspire what’s next. These words aren’t just stories. They’re playbooks. For life. For business. For every athlete coming up behind them.

I. The Experiences | Various Locations

• Meet and Greet the Authors 
• Photos and Book Signing 
• Dining and Cocktails
• Cross-Industry Networking
• Fine Dining and Cocktails
  

II. Upcoming Stops | Join our Waitlist

• Queens, NYC: Wed. July 15 | Authors Night
• Newark, NJ: Thu. July 16 | Authors Night
• Manhattan, NYC: Fri. July 17 | Authors Night
  

III. Recognition

This isn’t about hype. It’s about results. From May 1 – July 30, 2026, every book and piece of merch sold on AthletesMakeTheBest.com counts. Sales turn into recognition. Recognition turns into legacy.

• Memoir of the Year
• Leadership and Business Book of the Year
• Wellness and Lifestyle Book of the Year
• Children’s or Young Adult Book of the Year
• Fiction Book of the Year
• Community Impact Recognition
• Debut Author Recognition
• People’s Choice

IV. Partner With Us

Become an Author → Apply Today

Become a Sponsor → Economic, Workforce, Community and Brand Partnership Sponsor