BookExpo America (BEA) Welcomes Librarians

BookExpo America (BEA) is Librarian Friendly and looking forward to having you join us this year. Here are just some of the things you will enjoy and benefit from this year at BEA.

Librarians Love BEA—Listen to What They Have to Say!

  • Direct access to publishers on the largest publishing show floor in North America with more than 1,500 exhibitors displaying their upcoming titles—in all formats and every genre, from across the country and around the world.
  • Discovering the latest books, advanced read copies and galleys that will be buzzing for the summer and fall seasons.
  • The Day of Dialog hosted by Library Journal and School Library Journal.  Each event will be packed with buzz panels and author presentations. If you want to attend these events, you must register separately from BEA. There is no fee to register but space is limited. Registration coming soon.
  • Meeting, listening to, and getting autographs from 500+ authors. There's no better place to find the next big author.
  • Learning during the Spotlight on Librarians sessions during the "Big Ideas at BEA" Conference.
  • AAP librarian sessions
  • Librarian Lounge — Sponsored by Library Journal
    Be sure to visit this special lounge just for you to meet, plan your day, and relax.
  • Unshelved Library Reading Room
    Take a break at the Library Reading Room located in the Unshelved booth. Sink into a comfy couch, grab an ARC from the coffee table, and plan what to do next at BEA. Hosted by Bill Barnes and Gene Ambaum, creators of Unshelved, the library comic strip.
  • Special registration prices just for librarians making it as affordable as possible.
  • Special Librarian Hotel Discount.

Check out the commemorative BEA comic strips produced by Unshelved

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