BookExpo

23 Mar

ABA Offers Emerging Leaders Scholarship

The American Booksellers Association has announced the creation of an Emerging Leaders Scholarship, covering the cost of registration and a five-night hotel stay at this year's BookExpo America in Washington, D.C. Booksellers at ABA member stores who have been in the business for less than two years and who are committed to furthering the success of independent bookselling are encouraged to apply.

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23 Mar

BEA Spotlight: Friday's ABA Meetings & Celebrations

Among the highlights of the American Booksellers Association's programming scheduled for Friday, May 19, at this year's BookExpo America are the Book Sense Author Lunch, the annual Celebration of Bookselling, and ABA's Town Hall and Annual Membership meetings. The day also includes sessions for BookSense.com and Book Sense Gift Card users groups.

Users Group Meetings

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22 Mar

Booksellers School Offers Valuable Lessons

Next School in May at BookExpo America

Paz & Associates recently offered a weeklong, intensive education workshop for new booksellers on Amelia Island, near Jacksonville, Florida. "Opening a Bookstore: The Business Essentials" is considered an essential first, or second, step for those interested in buying, opening, or investing in a bookstore.

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16 Mar

2006 Book Sense Book of the Year Award Winners Announced





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15 Mar

BEA Spotlight: Afternoon at ABA's 'Day of Education'

Afternoon programming at ABA's fourth annual "Day of Education" on Thursday, May 18, at this year's BookExpo America (BEA) in Washington, D.C., offers a wide array of seminars and panel discussions that have one goal -- helping booksellers increase sales.

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09 Mar

BEA Spotlight: Morning Sessions at ABA's 'Day of Education'

BookExpo America, which will be held from Thursday, May 18, through Sunday, May 21, at the Washington (D.C.) Convention Center, is now just two-and-a-half months away. To help our readers prepare for the myriad events and educational seminars at BEA, over the next nine weeks, Bookselling This Week will be highlighting each week one or more aspects of the four days of ABA and BEA program offerings.

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09 Mar

BookExpo America Announces '06 Speaker Program

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02 Mar

Prospective Booksellers School at BEA: Registration Now Open

A four-day workshop for new and prospective booksellers will be offered from Tuesday, May 16, to Friday, May 19, in conjunction with this year's BookExpo America in Washington, D.C. The program, sponsored by the American Booksellers Association and facilitated by Donna Paz and Mark Kaufman of Paz & Associates, will explore strategies for opening and growing a profitable bookstore.

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23 Feb

New at BEA: ABA Legislative Day

With the return of the American Booksellers Association's convention and the book industry trade show to Washington, D.C., for the first time in 17 years, ABA is making the most of the event by offering its first-ever Legislative Day.

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02 Feb

BookExpo America Opens Online Registration

Booksellers, publishers, and other book industry professionals can now register for BookExpo America 2006 at BEA's website, www.bookexpoamerica.com. This year's show at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center from Thursday, May 18, through Sunday, May 21, will feature over 2,000 exhibitors showcasing thousands of new titles, as well as products and services for the book industry.

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02 Feb

Rooms at Second 'Hotel ABA' Going Fast

Just two weeks ago, the American Booksellers Association announced the opening of registration at the Hilton Crystal City, which offers ABA member booksellers the same room rate and amenities as the sold-out Hotel ABA/D.C., the Doubletree Crystal City.

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19 Jan

Hotel ABA Sold Out -- Reservations Now Being Accepted at Second Hotel

This week, the American Booksellers Association announced that Hotel ABA/D.C., the Doubletree Crystal City, which is the exclusive hotel for ABA member booksellers attending BookExpo America 2006 in Washington, D.C., is sold out. At the same time, the association announced the opening of registration at an overflow hotel, the Hilton Crystal City, just a few minutes ride from the Doubletree.

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12 Jan

Book Sense Book of the Year Balloting Begins

Voting for the 2006 Book Sense Book of the Year Awards is now open to the owners and staff of all ABA member bookstores.

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10 Jan

BTW News Briefs


BEA Taps Bilheimer to Oversee Special Events

On January 9, BookExpo America (BEA) named Roger Bilheimer to oversee special events at the annual trade show. Bilheimer is an independent consultant and has handled media and publishing industry relations for BEA for nine years. In addition to his new duties, Bilheimer will continue to oversee publicity and public relations for the show, as well as manage the press office on site.

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