Bea book expo america 2016

Our international trade specialists help connect u. Its the place where industry, authors and readers converge to define the new publishing universe. Sign up for our newsletter bookexpo 2020 bookexpo america. Each year, in late may or early june, thousands of authors, booksellers and publishers convene for the annual bookexpo america. I wholeheartedly agree with holding up the universe, one paris summer, 738 days, the lovely reckless and the sun is also a star. Apr 20, 2015 free books at bea book expo america last year was my first rodeo at this huge bookish event call book expo america bea. Book expo america is the largest annual book trade fair in the united states, featuring the latest in print and digital book publishing book expo america is the premier national trade show related to publishing industry which is set to start on 22 july 2020, wednesday in new york city, ny, united states, and organized by reed exhibitions usa. I talked with a few publishers who helped me narrow down what young adult book fans should do at bea. Meet with big publishers, awardwinning authors, and get the best. I might be crazy but i think the blogger con option was actually less expensive than the 3 day noneditorial media pass. Exposure opportunities for books and authors a view of just part of the expansive bea exhibit floor, filled with thousands of books and hundreds of authors. May, 2016 tagged barbara cave henricks, bea 2016, book expo america, books, brandon mull, brunonia barry, cinco puntos press, royalties for authors, rusty shelton cyndilhughes post navigation.

It is a dynamic environment for networking, sourcing, and relationship building within publishing in north america. I was gobsmacked at the size of the building, at all the booths, the events, how organized things was and yes, the books that were being handed out, the books that were being dropped off in certain locations for. In a departure from its usual may time slot at the javitz center in nyc, the 2016 edition of book expo america took place last week in chicago and we were once again on. Its the best place to discover new titles and authors, conduct business and network, and learn the latest trends. Checkout our awesome recap video from chicago and see why you should attend bookexpo 2017.

It is intended as a way for publishers and authors to introduce upcoming titles to booksellers, librarians, and. Book expo america bea, held annually in the united states, presents the largest selection of english language titles on the planet. One was the regular three day bea pass and the other was a blogger con pass that included a three day bea pass in addition to the blogger con access. May 24, 2016 thats why ive tried to hone down my bea 2016 experience to a handful of bullet points that can help guide your librarys kids and teen book selection this spring and fall. If you are interested in finding more partners overseas, have countryspecific questions, or looking for background information on. The bookexpo takes place every spring usually in the last week of may or first week of june in one of americas premier cities i. It is intended as a way for publishers and authors to introduce upcoming titles to. Authors can display and promote their books to the trade at bea. Chicago is 6 hours away by car, and as long as i was spending money to put my book in the ibpa booth, and the package included an attendee badge if i wanted one, i attended the show. Scholastic had a big booth including the everpopular harry potter muggle wall and loads of authors at the backtoback events.

Javits convention center in new york city from 2009 through 2015. While other international book conferences like the frankfurt book fair or the london book fair serve primarily as global marketplaces for. Bookexpo america is chicagobound publishers weekly. May 11, 2016 hosted at mccormrick place bookexpo america bea is the leading book and author event for the north american publishing industry. A bea shuttle bus will run on may 11 through, 2016 from the drake to the convention at mccormick place. Hosted at mccormrick place bookexpo america bea is the leading book and author event for the north american publishing industry.

Its the best place to discover new titles and authors. The bookexpo is americas largest writingpublishing tradeshow and event. About the expo welcome to the largest publishing event in north america bookexpo america bea. May, 2016 we used to feel like we were sneaking in, nora rawlinson said of her early experiences as a librarian attending the american booksellers association event now known as bookexpo america bea. Bookexpo book fair at outskirtspress self publishing. Im excited because ive been working on my own post. Librarians meet at bookexpo america american libraries magazine. In the 1990s and early 2000s, bea was often held in chicago. The book show returns to the midwest after a 12year absence. May 26, 2016 book expo america beaday 3 posted in library by sarakip day 3 was the last day of the actual bea event, bookcon post coming soon was a separate event that was open to the public. Bookexpo is the publishing industrys leading trade event, where booksellers, librarians, specialty retailers and national chains, publishers and tastemakers come together to discover the latest titles, authors, distribution channels, technology and trends. The reimagined bookexpo will transform from a trade show to an endtoend business solution for the global publishing industry. Aba at bookexpo america the american booksellers association. Bea returned in chicago in 2016 and for the last 2 years, bea returned to new york city.

The 2015 book fair featured chinese publishers for the first. The book expo will run for 3 days, from may 2729, 2020. Nov 05, 2019 a few days ago, publishers weekly did a piece on a new direction for bookexpo america. At bookexpo you can get an edge in your business by attending cutting edge education. Book expo america is a fair dedicated to readers, writers and visitors who, with special events with a great educational content, create a dynamic environment for networking, sourcing and creating and relationships.

For more information and to register, bookexpoamerica. Events bea bookexpo 2019 jacob javits convention center new york new york united states united states event overview. Bookexpo america will be one day shorter in 2017, and it will also have a shorter name. Rawlinson, cofounder and editor of, said shed have to register as baltimore public library book sales in order to get a badge. From june 47, publishers, booksellers, agents, librarians, and authors come together in new york city for bookexpo america bea, the largest gathering of book trade professionals in north america. Bea had created an oasis for vips and librarians, featuring coffee, tea. Bookexpo is evolving to lead the global publishing industry to its consumer driven future and celebrate storytelling in all its forms. Bookexpo america commences in one week, and with hundreds of authors, events and signings, its a busy and confusing place to be. Bea is the largest publishing event in north america, where the most developed market for ebooks and selfpublishing is found. Think twice before paying to exhibit at book expo bea.

The bookexpo takes place every spring usually in the last week of may or first week of june in one of america s premier cities i. Bookexpo america bea makes chicago debut boasting growth in. When bookexpo america bea opens its doors in chicago it will welcome hundreds of new attendees from the. The 2015 book fair featured chinese publishers for the first time. Bookexpo america bea is the leading book and author event for the north american publishing industry. May 31, 2009 bookexpo america, the publishing industrys annual convention, is, at its core, the event where publishers promote their fall lineup of books. Its where authors, booksellers, distributors, librarians, literary agents, publishers and more unite to build relationships, learn tactics to bolster business and get the pulse of whats trending in todays shifting marketplace. The bookexpo is america s largest writingpublishing tradeshow and event. Bea is still midweek and compact with three days for you to maximize your experience in an efficient time frame. Jun 06, 2016 publishing conference season is over and before we head into the summer, orna ross gives author feedback to the conference that has the most potential but is delivering least for indie authors. Bookexpo will transform from a trade show to the first endtoend business solution for the global publishing industry.

Its the best place to discover new titles, authors, and education about the publishing industry. In what may be bookexpo americas bea most forgettable outing in many years, chicagos mccormick place seems a fringe alternate to new. What indie authors want from book expo america and other big. Books that will be making an appearance at bea 2016, jessica said. About aba the american booksellers association, a national notforprofit trade organization, works with booksellers and industry partners to ensure the success and profitability of independently owned book retailers, and to assist in expanding the community of the book.

Meet my sales director, victoria who goes by v, in the bar. Over the weekend, the annual bookexpo america, more commonly referred to as bea, took place in chicago at mccormick place. Book expo america litfire publishing 28 april,2017. In past years, publishers competed to build enough buzz to have the socalled book of the fair, and novels like cold mountain and the lovely bones got their starts there. About aba the american booksellers association, a national notforprofit trade organization, works with booksellers and industry partners to ensure the success and profitability of independently owned book retailers, and to assist in. Bookexpo america selfpublishing company parchment global. Discover a network of opportunities to converge with respected authors and readers in one of the largest book fair shows in the united states. The book riot guide to chicago for book expo america christy childers may 10, 2016.

Fly in, get the baggage, take a smelly cab to the hotel. Bookexpo is trusted to lead the global publishing industry to its progressive future and celebrate storytelling in all its forms. Content is being consumed in more dynamic ways than ever before and new methods must be used to engage readers. Bea is the largest gathering of booksellers, librari. Bea is the largest publishing event in north america, whereas book con is a newer, more pop culturefocused convention designed for fans. Bookcon will continue to be adjacent to bea and take place saturday, may 14. According to mcdonald, the focus will be on drawing more book buyers, including booksellers, librarians, and buyers from a range of specialty retailers. Bea and bookcon head to mccormick place in chicago, il, may 1114, 2016. Free books at bea book expo america traveling with t. One wild and precious life at book expo america duration. Oct 27, 2015 bea and bookcon head to mccormick place in chicago, il, may 1114, 2016. Last week, book expo america bea and book con took over mccormick place in chicago, illinois. Chicago is 6 hours away by car, and as long as i was spending money to put my book in the ibpa booth, and the package included an attendee badge if i wanted one, i.