AAP, MPAA to Host BookExpo Panel on Bringing Books to Film

May 11, 2018

The Association of American Publishers (AAP) and the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) will jointly host a panel discussion on the art and business of adapting a book to film during BookExpo 2018. Speaking from a variety of perspectives and experiences, the slate of panelists will discuss the objectives and sometimes unexpected results that are the hallmark of creative collaborations between industries. Panelists include: John Gibson, senior director of diversity and inclusion and deputy chief of staff at the MPAA; Catherine Hand, producer of Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time; Darin Keesler, v-p of marketing at Picador; and Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give. Susanna Hinds, v-p of communications at AAP, will moderate the panel.

This event is open to all BookExpo 2018 attendees and exhibitors, and will take place Friday, June 1, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

X
Stay ahead with
Tip Sheet!
Free newsletter: the hottest new books, features and more
X
X
Email Address

Password

Log In Forgot Password

Premium online access is only available to PW subscribers. If you have an active subscription and need to set up or change your password, please click here.

New to PW? To set up immediate access, click here.

NOTE: If you had a previous PW subscription, click here to reactivate your immediate access. PW site license members have access to PW’s subscriber-only website content. If working at an office location and you are not "logged in", simply close and relaunch your preferred browser. For off-site access, click here. To find out more about PW’s site license subscription options, please email Mike Popalardo at: mike@nextstepsmarketing.com.

To subscribe: click here.