BookExpo, formerly known as BookExpo America (BEA), is a publishing trade expo. It is intended as a way for publishers and authors to introduce upcoming titles to booksellers, librarians, and members of the press. This year’s BookExpo was back…
BookCon 2016
BookCon is a fan-oriented event that combines storytelling and pop-culture. It occurs during the weekend after BookExpo America. Both events were in Chicago this year, since the publishers are already set up. This year the event was a one day…
“Paper Towns” at BookCon 2015
Last week I had the chance to attend BookExpo America and BookCon. One of the special events panels at BookCon featured the author, cast, and crew of the upcoming Paper Towns movie: John Green, Jake Schreier, Michael H. Weber, Nat…
BookExpo America 2015
Last week, I attended BookExpo America (BEA) and BookCon for the first time. In case you aren’t familiar, BEA is a publishing business event focused on raising publicity for upcoming releases. BookCon is a more fan-oriented book focused event, similar…
BookCon Promises Fun for Readers
Eager readers and book lovers who purchased tickets for BookExpo America’s “Power Readers Day” at the Javits Center are in for a surprise when they check their emails. Power Readers Day has now been rebranded as BookCon, and it promises…