Category: Book Expo America (BEA)

BEA to Return to 3 Days Next Year

BookExpo America (BEA) has ended for another year. Although Publishers Weekly reported that it drew mostly high marks, one change was not met with widespread approval: reducing the exhibit floor time from three days to two. A quick decision was made by BEA executives at the event’s conclusion  to go back to the former format [...]

Advice on Making the Most of BEA

Book Expo America can prove an overwhelming experience. I know people who go under the tutelage of others to be sure they make the most of their time at the convention. Some who go on their own without any prior knowledge of what to do when they get there or after they leave find they’ve [...]

Why Attend Book Expo America?

Have you heard of Book Expo America? BEA is North America’s largest gathering of book trade professionals, typically attracting between 20,000–30,000 people. A range of book industry business is conducted at this global event by an international audience.  BEA is known as a preeminent venue for launching books and creating buzz about current and new [...]