Bookexpo america commences in one week, and with hundreds of authors, events and signings, its a busy and confusing place to be. Book expo america is the largest event of its kind in north america. Book expo america is a tradeonly event in nyc that welcomes authors, publishers, book buyers, and other industry pros from around the world. Bookexpo 2020 the american booksellers association. For inquiries please message on facebook july 2224, 2020 javits center, nyc linktr. Several of these tend to be about education, history, learning, teaching. Bookexpo america bea, the leading north american publishing event brings you whats new and whats next in book publishing, the digital publishing revolution, authors.
See whos going to bookexpo america 2020 in new york, ny. Booktv presents live and taped coverage of bookexpo america, the annual trade show of the book industry. The ottawa book expo and airbnb have teamed up to create the ultimate ottawa book expo experience. This is the first time ive dealt with book expo america. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Bookexpo america commonly referred to within the book publishing industry as bea is the largest annual book trade fair in the united states. For booksellers, librarians, authors, and specialty retailers. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.
Slow start to a buzzy show hundreds lined up to crash the doors as bookexpo opened on wednesday, as booksellers, publishers and authors convened for another threeday stint of. A guide to select exhibitors at bookexpo this year. 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. The north american publishing event featuring the latest in print and digital book publishing. According to mcdonald, the focus will be on drawing more book buyers, including booksellers, librarians, and buyers from a range of specialty retailers. 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. It is a 3 day event organised by reed business information and will conclude on 29may2020. Bea is almost always held in a major city over four days in late may andor early june. I cannot believe how unprofessional ive been treated. How to maximize book expo america author marketing. Created in partnership with combined book exhibit cbe, the new title showcase provides you a prominent venue in prime exhibit space to launch your new titles and put. Throughout the day are shown presentations by authors including sen. 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. Events in nyc book expo america central park hotels.
As news came in this evening gmt that book expo america had postponed the may event it seemed that, belatedly and way too late for the comfort of participants, bea had finally woken up to the reality that new york, america, and indeed the world, was. Ottawa book expo 2020 welcomes exciting entrepreneurs. Bookexpo is carefully crafted with content and experiences for all those that play a part in the publishing industry. 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. 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. Information on over 140 important book fairs, festivals, conferences, and related events taking place in north america over the next 12 months 2020 and 2021. Bookexpo america has hosted 171 events in the cspan video library. In an article in the may 28 calendar about book expo america, dominique raccah was quoted as saying that sales of books in bricksandmortar stores were up about 8% last year.
More than 0 exhibitors will be participating at bookexpo america. Book expo america bea will be held may 2931 2014, at the javits center in new york, n. This press publishes between 12 and 24 titles each year. It is primarily an industry event where publishers bid on book rights and attend events that talk about the future of.
Planning for bookexpo 2019 is now faster and easier with the bookexpo app, the official mobile application for bookexpo, may 29. It is the largest gathering of librarians, booksellers and industry professionals as well as a great place to discover the latest trends in technolog. The convention hall includes publishers and related businesses, both large and small, which offer products and services to industry professionals directly or indirectly related to. 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. 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. 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. Javits convention center book expo america is a medium where many highly recommended products and solutions are exhibited. Please complete the information below to sign up for our newsletter and find. Bookexpo 2020 will be held in new york city, ny, united states on 2729 may 2020. All of the major book publishing events have been cancelled in 2020. Book expo america, the annual gathering of people with vested interest in the u.
Did he call me to discuss another way i could participate in book expo america since i wasnt going to participate in the new title showcase. Should anything change p erhaps stung by criticism that it waited too long to cancel its 2020 london book fairour main story is herereed exhibitions has issued a statement in advance of new york citys bookexpo and bookcon, asserting that the wellbeing of the publishing community is of the utmost importance. Bookexpo 2020 has been postponed in light of the coronavirus outbreak. Book expo america, book expo america new york 2018.
Bookexpo america is the largest annual book trade fair in the united states. I talked with a few publishers who helped me narrow down what young adult book fans should do at bea. Use our widget to share this book fair information on your website. The book riot guide to chicago for book expo america christy childers may 10, 2016.
The major 3day book and author event pulls publishers. Book expo america is an event in nyc that draws publishing industry professionals to the city for 3 days of exhibits, seminars, and more. Bookexpo is the publishing industrys leading trade event, where booksellers. This includes the london book fair, the bologna childrens book fair. Book expo america is the annual showcase for the largest publishers in the world. I am chained to the computer, working on the book that will not end. More than 20,000 people converged at santa monica high school. Important book fairs, festivals, and conferences coming in. Its a place where companies rent booth space to display their goods and services. 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.
Bookexpo america is the premier event for the book industry, providing access to new authors, titles and information about the publishing industry. Bea is almost always held in a major city over four days in late may andor early. Its where authors, booksellers, distributors, librarians, literary agents, publishers and more unite to build. Book expo america and book con are officially postponed. 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. A few days ago, publishers weekly did a piece on a new direction for bookexpo america. The countrys biggest publishing trade event and conference, book expo america and its associated convention bookcon, have officially been postponed. Book expo america is a slowmoving sea of book bags, funky glasses and comfortable shoes. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.