Brett clay, author of selling change, recently attended book expo america 2010 in new york city, which was buzzing about the uncertain future of the bookpublishing industry. Having your book visible at the book expo america in new york is good news. Ive also shared my knowledge of the industry by contributing to the selfpublishers ultimate resource guide and by presenting at book expo america, ninc, and other venues. Paul, and kansas city to attend bookexpo america at the javits center in nyc. Self published book marketing for authors smith publicity. As of 2019, andre is the new york times, usa today, and wall street journal bestselling author of the sullivans series and her books have sold over 8 million copies.
Book expo america is the annual showcase for the largest publishers in the world. This premium online and media book promotion package combines the power of the internet with traditional media to give authors the best book promotion package that incorporates all forms of marketing. Unfortunately your browser does not have javascript capabilities which are required to exploit full functionality of our site. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences for. Tryin to sleep in the bed you made, came seven years later and was a critical success, an essence bestseller, garnered the merit award for fiction from the black caucus of the american library association, as well as the 1998 book of the year award from the african american booksellers conference of bea book expo america. Book promotion helps publishers to market their books worldwide. Bea autographing ticketed authors bookexpo america. Book bloggers on instagram master list by kate tilton. Headline books and authors travel to many events during the year including book expo america, nea national education association conference, ala american library association national conference, the southern christmas show charlotte nc, state library conferences and state book festivals to name a few. Book expo america to be postponed until at least july the. Bologna childrens book fair monday, april 12, 2021 to thursday, april 15, 2021 bologna, italy. Sarah ferguson speaking wednesday at bookexpo america, publishings. Bookexpo america bea, the leading north american publishing event brings you whats new and whats next in book publishing, the digital publishing revolution, authors.
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. Bookexpo america commonly referred to within the book publishing industry as bea is the largest annual book trade fair in the united states. Javits convention center in new york city, a panel of authors discussed their upcoming books. Help us as we raise 10,000 new books to be given away to america s youth one at a time. Author profile promotionphoto, bio and website on homepage of the african american authors expo website. A version of this article appears in print on may 27, 2010, section c, page 1 of. 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.
At bookexpo america, anxiety amid the chatter the new york times. Authors, librarians, and buyers for book retailers also attend the event. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences. May 27, 2010 at book expo, anxiety amid the chatter.
Book fairs and festivals the top 25 for authors and. Colocated with book expo america, idpf digital book 2010 is a oneday educational conference that gives attendees the opportunity to network with global leaders in publishing and technology. Siri today announced that sirius xm book radio, the 247 channel devoted to the book world, will be on site at the 2010 bookexpo america bea. Weve also promoted more selfpublished books than any firm in the industry. Prominent nonfiction and historical fiction authors talked about their latest releases at an annual author breakfast.
Join us for the 2020 brooklyn book festival as we celebrate our 15th anniversary of presenting free literary programming. 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. Welcome to bookexpo bookexpo is carefully crafted with content and experiences for all those that play a part in the publishing industry. Bookexpo america 2010, book promotion at bookexpo america. Think twice before paying to exhibit at book expo bea. The panel included christopher hitchens, author of hitch22. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.
Some book fairs are open to applicants of all genres, but others are geared toward specific reader demographic groups, like childrens book expos or africanamerican literature fairs. Headline books and authors travel to many events during the year including book expo america, nea national education association conference, ala american library association national conference, state library conferences and state book festivals to name a few. Jim lehrer was the master of ceremonies this bookexpo america event was. Bookexpo america bea is the leading book and author event for the north american publishing industry. 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. Book expo america is an annual trade show for the publishing industry that features author events, educational panels, and information on soontobe published books.
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. Bookexpo america concludes with 21,919 verified industry. How to maximize book expo america author marketing. Kate tiltons author services, llc was founded in 2010 after i was hired to work with a new york times bestselling author as an assistant while i was finishing my. At book expo, publishers and authors confront changing.
We came together for the first time to do this event 17 years ago, at a time when many in this. Independent booksellers gathered at bookexpo 2017 at new york citys javits convention center on wednesday, may 31, for the 17th annual celebration of bookselling and author awards lunch, where american booksellers association ceo oren teicher spoke about the resurgence of indie booksellers. Mar, 2014 she has also presented at book expo americas blogger con and other venues. What indie authors want from book expo america and other.
Its the best place to discover new titles and authors. As a book publicist and book marketing specialist, i am the first to impress on authors the new and powerful marketing avenues open to all authors on the internet from book websites to book trailers to social networks like facebook, twitter and youtube. After many hours of conversation, we have decided to postpone bookexpo, unbound and bookcon from may to july 2226 at the javits center. Sirius xms book radio channel broadcasts from bookexpo. May 19, 2010 the nations 247 channel dedicated to books and authors brings listeners inside major publishing event onsite interviews with authors, including scott turow and lee child, industry insiders, and daily reports from the floor sirius xm radio nasdaq. In 2009, the international book awards iba were created. Your book will be given to schools, youth organizations, churches or community groups which will identify students who could benefit most from reading books. The major 3day book and author event pulls publishers, exhibitors, agents and hundreds of authors togethe. Convention center in new york city, a panel of authors discussing their upcoming books. Inside info from book expo may 27, 2010 may 27, 2010 uncategorized book expo america just wanted to put up a quick post for everyone while myself and the rest of the soundview folks are busy at bookexpo america.
The bookpublishing industry is dead, long live book. How we learned to stop worrying and love the hundreds of pounds of books final report this is our final report for book expo america 2010, go here for days 01 and here for day 2 day three. Its the largest industry trade show in north america focused on traditional publishing. May 26, 2011 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. Jun 14, 2010 from book expo america at the jacob k. Goodreads authorsreaders rules and terms for authors. The north american publishing event featuring the latest in print and digital book publishing. Some smith publicity staff at book expo america, 2010 at smith publicity, weve implemented many book promotion campaigns for big publishing houses and small publishers. 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. Nov 17, 2011 i just got back from the cornucopia of new books and authors that is book expo america 2010, north america s largest publishing fair.
May 28, 2015 book expo america is a slowmoving sea of book bags, funky glasses and comfortable shoes. Talented in several forms of art and writing, linda was a featured author at the 2009 book expo america ny. Sirius xms book radio channel broadcasts from bookexpo america. June 24 neil gaiman becomes the first author to win both the carnegie medal in literature and the newbery medal for the same book the graveyard book. Having your own seat at our table is even better news. The panel includes, condoleezza rice, author of condoleezza rice. Please complete the information below to sign up for our newsletter and find out more information about what to expect at bookexpo 2021 and plan for a successful show. Headline books and authors travel to many events during the year including book expo america, nea national education association conference, ala american library association national conference, the southern christmas show charlotte nc, state library. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title 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.
Authors lunch highlights and lowlights sales rep of the year, bookseller of the year, plus oswalt, hitchens, gruen, and gibson. If youre interested in exhibiting or attending and cant find an answer on our website contact us today. I got to meet dozens of bloggers id chatted with online for months. The exhibition floor of the restructured bookexpo america opened for business. Hottest books in health, wellness and selfimprovement at. Book expo america may 2021 dates to be announced new york, new york. Book blogger convention, tour of hachette, and awesome japanese food ana. Be successful at a book expo by entering expos that get the audience that will be the most receptive to the books youre selling. Were excited to bring you bookexpo online, our virtual event featuring authors, experts and peers sharing their great work and ideas, and more. Of the thousands of books published each year, only some make it to bea, even fewer get any notice, and only 16 made it to this slideshow for your illumination and enjoyment. This list should really just be called 100 best american books as authors appear more than once and that seems to be the way the ranking works. At book expo, anxiety amid the chatter the new york times. A catlover and fan of many geeky things, kate can likely be found curled up with tea and a good book, plotting world takeover, or connecting authors and readers in any way she can.
Tampa bay black authors expo april 2021 dates to be announced tampa, florida. Bookexpo america is the largest annual book trade fair in the united states. Currently in their 11th year, the ibas are announced online during the book expo america in nyc in june of each year. Beijing international book fair break into the asian marketplace at the largest and fastest growing book fair in asia. Combined book exhibit is a book promotion and book marketing company participating in book shows. Hundreds of publishamerica authors have secured a spot for their book. Authors, publishers and technology executives gather at. Book expo america may 12, 2016 chicago, il panel moderator. The national association of professional and executive women elected linda as its 2010 woman of the year in the category of authors. Authors, publishers, book stores or companies may help our cause by donating brand new books. The book fair was founded as the american booksellers association convention and trade show in 1947 and continued under this name until 1994, when reed exhibitions purchased a 49% share of the event. Mar 19, 2020 reedpop sent out an email thursday afternoon, announcing that this year book expo america would be delayed until july. Javits convention center in new york city, a panel of authors discuss their upcoming books. Javits convention center in new york city, a panel of authors discussed their upcoming may 27, 2010 summer reading with christopher hitchens.
African american authors expo and multicultural book fair. 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. Bea is almost always held in a major city over four days in late may andor early june. Authors and publishers were there in force to pitch their fall books, among them a. In search of a book buyer african american women top the list publishers weekly, chicago defender th national black writers conference march 31 to april 3, 2016 brooklyn, ny.
Authors honored at 17th annual celebration of bookselling. Troy johnson, president, founder and webmaster of aalbc. She has also presented at book expo americas blogger con, ninc, penned con and other venues. How to maximize book expo america author marketing experts, inc. Bookexpo america underlines industry shifts the new york times. We are looking forward to the fall and do hope that october will be a time when cultural gatherings and celebrations can once again take place. Black pack party may 2021 dates to be announced new york, new york. Bella andre born in new york is an american author of more than 40 contemporary romance novels. Book expo america 20 books and authors that will be featured as part of 20s bea conference. 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. Day ones adult book and author breakfast featured megan mullally, nick.
She is the publisher of the hot sheet, the essential newsletter on the publishing industry for authors, and was named publishing commentator of the year by digital book world in 2019. American collective stand participate in international book. 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. The following year, 1995, reed took 100% control and renamed the convention bookexpo america. African american authors expo and multicultural book. Its a place where companies rent booth space to display their goods and services. Guide to the authors and galleys you cant miss cheryl laguardia library journal with over 2000 exhibitors, this years bookexpo america may 25 27, new york will be a challenge to negotiate. 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. July 27 stieg larsson s millennium trilogy becomes an international sensation, with a total of 27 million copies sold worldwide as of may 2010. Sign up for our newsletter bookexpo 2020 bookexpo america. For booksellers, librarians, authors, and specialty retailers. In a little over three months, ill be making my way to ny to attend book expo america 2010. The sharjah international book fair sibf is a 10day event and is considered to be the 4th largest fair in the world drawing 2.