By Sarah Statz Cords
The biggest book party of the year kicks off this Thursday, May 29, when BookExpo America opens up shop at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Is anyone going?
If you are, I am SO jealous. I actually took my vacation to Chicago a few years ago expressly to go to BookExpo, and it was one of my best vacations ever. The conference includes numerous panels, discussions, and workshops on books, reading, publishing, and trends, not to mention an exhibits floor jam-packed with advance copies of new books, publishers’ representatives, and tons of author autographing booths and events. It is an event not to be missed for anyone who’s interested in books and reading.
And it’s only getting better–Every year BEA becomes more “librarian friendly,” offering programs and events specifically for library staff. And this year? The Reader’s Advisor Online is going to be there, taking part in the Day of Dialog for Publishers, Vendors, and Librarians (sponsored by Library Journal and held at the central Los Angeles Public Library)! From 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, Libraries Unlimited’s electronic products managing editor, Laura Calderone, will be taking part in the “Reader’s Advisory Challenge,” which will also feature representatives from Books and Authors, the Fiction and Non-Fiction Connection, and Novelist.
It’s going to be a great day, and a great show, for readers’ advisory and library staff! And if you are attending, do feel free to email us or comment and let us know what you’ve learned or just how much fun you had at the show!
