BookExpo

At the ABA Annual Membership Meeting at BEA, outgoing President Becky Anderson and ABA CEO Oren Teicher looked back at some of the accomplishments of recent years, expressed hope in the future, and thanked members for their support and participation in ABA programs and initiatives. At the earlier Town Hall, members shared their concerns on topics ranging from publisher best practices and e-book release dates, to sales tax fairness and World Book Night.

On Thursday afternoon at ABA’s 13^th annual Celebration of Bookselling & Author Awards Luncheon at BEA, booksellers were joined by publishers and many of the authors whose works have made an impact on their stores, and their customers, for the presentation of the 2013 Indies Choice Book Awards and the E.B. White Read-Aloud Awards.

During the Wednesday morning plenary session that kicked off this year’s “Bookselling Today & ABA Education” track at BEA, Macmillan CEO John Sargent discussed recent events within the book industry, challenges that threaten it, and his ultimate hope for the future with outgoing ABA President Becky Anderson of Anderson’s Bookshops.

A panel of industry experts discussed the book market at BookExpo America’s keynote, “Shaping the Future of the Book—Insight From Leaders Who Are Transforming How We Read,” on Wednesday, May 29.

Here in photos are some of the highlights of the first two days at BEA 2013 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.

Don’t miss out on any of ABA’s programming at BEA. Here’s an overview of education sessions, plenaries, author signings, special events, and bookseller-related BEA programs running from Tuesday, May 28, through Saturday, June 1. 

Booksellers attending BEA who would like to discuss key advocacy issues affecting their businesses with ABA staff are encouraged to contact Senior Public Policy Analyst David Grogan this week to schedule an appointment.

Books of Wonder and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators invite all ABA member booksellers to an Open House at Books of Wonder on Tuesday, May 28, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Reservations for the 2013 Celebration of Bookselling and Author Awards Lunch at BookExpo America are now closed; however, ABA member booksellers can still add their names to a waiting list.

BookStats annual survey results announced; BEA author events to be streamed live; “Buzz Books 2013: Fall/Winter” released; Prospective booksellers learn the ropes at Paz workshop; Midwest Booksellers Choice Awards finalists announced; Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl challenged at Michigan school; Winner of Hugh Hefner First Amendment Award announced; Bookmasters to distribute TGS International

From Thursday, May 30, through Saturday, June 1, this year’s ABA Indie Bookseller Lounge, #2902 on the BookExpo America trade show floor, will host more than 35 author signings exclusively for ABA member booksellers.

With BEA less than two weeks away, now’s a good time to revisit a checklist of recommendations from booksellers who are masters at navigating the trade show and accomplishing key business goals while grabbing galleys, attending educational events, and making new connections.

The deadline for members of the ABC Children’s Group at ABA to register for the ABC/CBC Speed Dating Lunch With Children’s Authors and/or the ABC/CBC Tea With Children’s Authors and Illustrators has been extended to this Friday, May 17. Both events will be held on Friday, May 31, at BEA.

ABA will hold its Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, May 30, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Room 1E12/13 of the Javits Convention Center during BEA. It will be preceded by the Town Hall, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., also in Javits’ Room 1E12/13. All ABA members are encouraged to attend.

All ABA member booksellers at BEA are invited to two parties at this year’s Hotel ABA, the Grand Hyatt New York. The events are opportunities to mingle with authors, catch up with old friends, and share in late-night cheer.