Bookexpo america is the premier event for the book industry, providing access to new authors, titles and information about the publishing industry. Sarah ferguson speaking wednesday at bookexpo america, publishings yearly gathering. Bookexpo america commences in one week, and with hundreds of authors, events and signings, its a busy and confusing place to be. During the fair we gave away over 2000 copies of our newest. Book expo america or bea is basically book heaven for book lovers and nerds like me. Book expo america and book con are officially postponed. 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. Bookexpo will transform from a trade show to the first endtoend business solution for the global publishing industry. Book expo and book con at new york javit center 2017. The big 5 are out of book expo america but bea says the. Welcome to bookexpo bookexpo is carefully crafted with content and experiences for all those that play a part in the publishing industry. Book expo america bea exhibits conference and special events at nyc javit center2014. 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. Bookexpo america new york city 2020 trade fair dates.
Honoured interested parties, due to the effects of the corona virus, the fair will be postponed to this new date. 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. 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. Bookexpo america bea is the leading book and author event for the north american publishing industry.
It is a 3 day event organised by reed business information and will conclude on 29may2020. Aba at bookexpo america the american booksellers association. Events bea bookexpo 2020 jacob javits convention center new york new york united states united states event overview. The bookexpo is americas largest writingpublishing tradeshow and event. Saturday, november 2, 2019 york book expo is where readers and writers connect. Bookexpo america commonly referred to within the book publishing industry as bea is the largest annual book trade fair in the united states. Then later known as book expo america bea, it was often held in chicago, il in the 1990s and early 2000s. The bookexpo is america s largest writingpublishing tradeshow and event. I talked with a few publishers who helped me narrow down what young adult book fans should do at bea. In a show of bravado that has absolutely no substance beas event director jenny martin said. Book expo america new york 2018 will be between 30 may and 01 jun 2018 the calls you to new york city, new york for book expo america new york 2018. 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. 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.
At bookexpo america, anxiety amid the chatter the new. May 31, 2009 bookexpo america, the publishing industrys annual convention, is, at its core, the event where publishers promote their fall lineup of books. A bea shuttle bus will run on may 11 through, 2016 from the drake to the convention at mccormick place. Planning for bookexpo 2019 is now faster and easier with the bookexpo app, the official mobile application for bookexpo, may 29 31, 2019, at the javits center in new york, ny. Several of these tend to be about education, history, learning, teaching. Bookexpo america, the publishing industrys annual convention, is, at its core, the event where publishers promote their fall lineup of books. May 27, 2010 at book expo, anxiety amid the chatter.
I have updated this post since so much has changed in the last five years, both in regards to this particular trade show, as well as the publishing industry. Jan 30, 2017 in 2012, i wrote the following post as a warning to selfpublished authors who fall prey to scams that take advantage of the highly recognized industry trade show, bookexpo bea, previously known as bookexpo america. A few days ago, publishers weekly did a piece on a new direction for bookexpo america. 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. If you would still like to display your book at bookexpo you can do so, however, your information will only be listed on our online catalog. Bookexpo provides a focused professional environment to discover emerging authors and the next blockbuster titles, engage with the worlds most influential publishers and learn from. Bea returned in chicago in 2016 and for the last 2 years, bea returned to new. Bookexpo 2020 the american booksellers association. Here is the formal description taken from the book expo america website. Bookexpo america is going to be organised at new york from 30 may 2020 to 01 jun 2020 this expo is going to be a 3 day event. Bookexpo america bea, the leading north american publishing event brings you whats new and whats next in book publishing, the digital publishing revolution, authors and more for publishing industry professionals.
The countrys biggest publishing trade event and conference, book expo america and its associated convention bookcon, have officially been postponed. As the body count has mounted in new york so book expo america has held its position. I attended the conference several years ago, but this experience was different. According to mcdonald, the focus will be on drawing more book buyers, including booksellers, librarians, and buyers from a range of specialty retailers. While other international book conferences like the frankfurt book fair or the london book fair serve primarily as global marketplaces for foreign rights, bea is dedicated first and foremost to. During the fair we gave away over 2000 copies of our newest releases, 1500 flyers, postcards, and 200 catalogs. Bookexpo america 2009, new york city bookexpo america has come to a close, leaving in its wake 30,000 exhausted attendees, 60,000 weary feet, and countless tote bags stuffed with catalogs, business cards, and readers copies. Bea is almost always held in a major city over four days in late may andor early june. Book expo america, book expo america new york 2018.
Book expo america is the largest annual book trade fair in the united states, featuring the latest in print and digital book publishing. Jun 22, 2019 notes from bookexpo america 2019 by miranda mcdermott, harry belafonte 115th street library june 22, 2019 i was thrilled to attend this years bookexpo america bea at the jacob javits center. In 2012, i wrote the following post as a warning to selfpublished authors who fall prey to scams that take advantage of the highly recognized industry trade show, bookexpo bea, previously known as bookexpo america. 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.
Its the best place to discover new titles and authors, network, and learn the latest. You will experience, inperson, how content creation, rights trading, retail strategy and consumer behavior will increase profit and. M2 best booksc20002007 m2 communications ltd a new website was launched last week by bookexpo america as part of preparations for the conference being held in new york between 31 may and 3 june. Javits convention center new york on 27 to 29 may 2020 showing the companies news of united states and internationals related to sectors collectors, hobby, entertainment, printing, education, franchising, books. Notes from bookexpo america 2019 by miranda mcdermott, harry belafonte 115th street library june 22, 2019 i was thrilled to attend this years bookexpo america bea at the jacob javits center. 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. Its been 11 years since the last time bookexpo america was held in new york.
Javits convention center book expo america is a medium where many highly recommended products and solutions are exhibited. Bookexpo book fair at outskirtspress self publishing. See whos going to bookexpo america 2020 in new york, ny. It is the largest gathering of librarians, booksellers and industry professionals as well as a great place to discover the latest trends in technolog. Inside the bush white house and washingtons culture of deception, the new tellall book by former white house press secretary. At bookexpo you can get an edge in your business by attending cutting edge education. Where storytelling and pop culture collide bookcon. It is the first time i have ever attended bea, which is a trade show for the book industry and is sponsored by aba american booksellers association and aap association of american publishers. Bookexpo 2020 will be held in new york city, ny, united states on 2729 may 2020. Notes from bookexpo america 2019 the new york public library. Even the exodus of the worlds five largest trade publishers left the bea team shutting their eyes and covering their ears. Jun 08, 2010 at bookexpo america bea by donald laub june 8, 2010 i attended bookexpo america bea on may 25 and may 26 at the jacob javits convention center. Bea book expo of america book fair new york 5th june. About the expo welcome to the largest publishing event in north america bookexpo 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. Interview with lynette greenfield author book expo america. Today is the third and final day of bea, or book expo america, which is being held at new yorks jacob javits center. At bookexpo america bea the new york public library. The bookexpo america will take place on 3 days from wednesday, 22. Bookcon is the event where storytelling and pop culture collide. Nearly all significant book publishers in the united states, and many from abroad, have booths and exhibits at bea, and use the fair as an opportunity to showcase. Bookexpo america underlines industry shifts the new york. For visitors it is an excellent opportunity to share with colleagues and make new business contacts. Experience the origin of the story in all its forms by interacting with the authors, publishers, celebrities and creators of content that influence everything we read, hear and see. Planning for bookexpo 2019 is now faster and easier with the bookexpo app, the official mobile application for bookexpo, may 29. Lynette greenfield attended the bea for a book signing and. Book expo america bea, held annually in the united states, presents the largest selection of english language titles on the planet.
Jun 04, 2005 booktv aired live and taped coverage from bookexpo america bea at the jacob javits convention center in new york city. Reed exhibitions is planning an expanded bookconits consumerfacing book event, launched in 2014and a more focused bookexpo america next year. There is a wild west quality to the book business these days, and it is on full display at bookexpo america, an annual trade show that draws tens of thousands of authors, publishers and. Bookexpo america is no longer a place for book bloggers. At bookexpo america bea by donald laub june 8, 2010 i attended bookexpo america bea on may 25 and may 26 at the jacob javits convention center. Then bea was held again in new york from 2009 to 2015. The city has changed much in that time and, of course, the attacks of september 11 have left a long shadow.
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