Welcome to BookExpo America - the largest book publishing

event in the United States.

These include:

• Major Consumer Outlets

• Trade Publishers

• Book Reviewers

• Book Columnists

• Book Business Reporters

• Book Trade Editors

• Television & RadioProducers

• And More

products as well as new technology & services. It is an educational forum that looks

at the business of books from many viewpoints. It is a center of rights activity. It is the

meeting place for the entire book industry, where thousands of industry professionals

come together to network, learn and conduct business.

Exhibition Hall

The BookExpo America Exhibition Hall features more than 2,000 exhibits covering over

300,000 square feet. Most all major U.S. publishers have a presence along with hundreds

of international publishers of all sizes.

Conference & Educational Program

designed to appeal to the wide cross section of buyers and professionals in the industry.

Over 60 sessions are held by leading industry authorities and experts.

International Rights Center

The business of rights plays an important role at BookExpo America. Publishers, agents,

scouts and other rights professionals from around the world come to BookExpo America

looking to buy and sell the rights to literary works. To help facilitate these transactions,

BookExpo America offers a full service Rights Center.

Authors & Autographing Area

The Autographing Program has been a highlight of BookExpo America for many years.

More than 500 authors are expected to be signing in the Autographing Area and in the

booths of exhibitors.

Booksellers

• Independent Booksellers

• Chain Bookstores

• University/College Bookstores

• Specialty Bookstores

• Online Booksellers

Retailers

• Mass/General/Discount Merchandisers

• Museum Stores

• Consumer Electronics/Computer Merchants

• Video/Music Stores

• Toy Stores

• Mail Order/Catalogs

• Bookclubs

• Gift/Card Stores

• Educational/Entertainment Stores

Librarians and Collections Development Professionals

• Adult • References

Rights Professionals

• Literary and Rights Agents

• Scouts

• Acquisition Editors/Rights Directors

• Film/TV Developers/Producers

• Book Packagers

Industry Professionals and Buyers

• Educational/Professional Institutions

• Wholesalers/Distributors

• Independent Publishers’ Reps

• Advertising/Sales/PR Consultants

• Publishers

• Published Authors

• Critics/Reviewers

Who Attends?

BookExpo America attracts thousands of buyers and industry professionals from the

United States and from around the world. These include:

BookExpo America Overview

The special features & programs at BookExpo America are designed for all facets of the industry.

• Author Breakfasts and Luncheon Programs

• Opening Night Reception

• Award Programs

• Evening Functions

Librarians, Regional Associations,

International Visitors