CEOs See a Stable Book Industry in an Unstable World
For the book business, print and digital markets have found balance, CEOs say, but political instability in the culture at large remains a cause for concern. more...Authors Tell Booksellers, It's Best of Times, It's Worst of Times
Book Expo kicked off with the traditional adult book breakfast featuring six authors who drew laughs even while explaining how political and social upheavals inspire their writing. more...
Booksellers Share Their Hot Picks
Rounding up this year's big books of BookExpo, according to booksellers on the show floor, range from the former first lady's upcoming memoir to a work of autofiction written by a convicted bank robber. more...
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'Every Person in NY': Children’s Author Edition
Artist Jason Polan created sketches of a number of children’s book authors and illustrators during this year's BookExpo in New York City, and we’ve gathered a selection here.
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Event Attendees Rose 2% at BookExpo; BookCon Attendance Held at 20,000
The total number of BookExpo attendees rose 2% in 2018 over 2017, reaching 7,732. The figure includes all retailers, librarians, authors, and other attendees, with the exception of exhibitors.
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BookExpo and BookCon 2018: Authors Explore the Multiplicities of Diversity
Both BookExpo and BookCon organizers have committed themselves to scheduling panels meant to raise awareness of diversity and multiculturalism in literature.
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BookExpo 2018 in Photos
See highlights from the annual BookExpo, which took place May 30 to June 1, with an all-star lineup of bestselling and rising children’s authors and illustrators.
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BookExpo 2018: Middle Grade Editors Honor Authenticity, Grit
The editors at this year's Middle Grade Buzz Books panel at BookExpo presented five novels featuring determined characters as well as genuine voices and relationships.
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BookExpo 2018: YA Editors Aim to Further Diversify Character Diversity
The five editors presenting this year’s YA buzz books at a BookExpo panel on May 31 underlined the importance of inclusion in book acquisitions.
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'Just Write Your Own Fairy Tale': Chris Colfer on His 'Land of Stories' Series
At BookExpo, actor turned writer Chris Colfer spoke with 'NYTBR' editor Pamela Paul about the paperback release of the sixth and final book in his bestselling The Land of Stories series.
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BookExpo 2018: WNDB Panel Looks to 'Diversity 2.0'
We Need Diverse Books, the grassroots organization committed to promoting greater inclusivity in children’s literature and the publishing industry, hosted a discussion titled "Life Cycle of a Diverse Book" on June 1, as part of BookExpo.
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BookExpo 2018: Connecting Children’s Books with Readers
Authors, publishers, and booksellers gathered for a panel discussion on efforts to reach young readers
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BookCon 2018: YA Authors and a Former President Draw Fans to Javits
BookCon 2018 drew about 20,000 booklovers to the Javits Center this past weekend. While many attendees were there to see their favorite bestselling YA authors, others wanted to meet a debut novelist named Bill Clinton.
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