Among the programs at BookExpo America in May offered by the ABA and the ABC Children's Group are several events with limited space that booksellers must sign up for in advance:
Celebration of Bookselling and Author Awards Lunch on Thursday, May 29, 12:15-1:45 p.m.
Featuring the presentation of the Indies Choice Book Awards and the E.B. White Read-Aloud Awards. Up to three booksellers from ABA member stores can register for free by May 9.
Meet the Editor Gatherings on Wednesday, May 28, 8:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
ABA member booksellers will be escorted in groups of 10-12 to publisher offices for 75-90 minute meetings on the "philosophy and process of book editing." Departs from the Grand Hyatt at 42nd Street or booksellers can arrange their own transportation.
One-on-One Publisher Meetings on Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m.-noon.
ABA member bookstore owners and managers will have one-on-one meetings with up to 11 publishing executives in a "speed-dating" format at the Javits Center. Must register for editor and publisher meetings separately by May 5.
ABC/CBC Illustrator Studio Tours on Wednesday, May 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Up to two booksellers from each ABC Children's Group member business will visit up to three illustrator studios (including those of Sophie Blackall, Peter Sis, Brett Helquist and Paul Zelinsky) in groups of four to six. Cost: $34.99.
ABC/CBC Speed Dating Lunch With Children's Authors on Friday, May 30, 12:15 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Up to two booksellers from each ABC Children's Group member business will have lunch with more than a dozen children's book authors, including Michelle Knudsen, Jessica Day George, Mick Curato and Jeffrey Brown, who will be pitching new projects. Cost, including lunch: $24.99.
ABC/CBC Tea With Children's Authors and Illustrators on Friday, May 30, 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Up to two booksellers from each ABC Children's Group member business may have tea with two children's authors or illustrators (preferences selected during registration), including Jon Scieszka, Daniel Handler, Andrea Davis Pinkney. Cost: $19.99.
For more information and to register, click here.
