BookExpo America & the 48 Hour Book Challenge – What You Need to Know
This is a bit of a housekeeping post. Many of you may (or may not) know that I’m heading out to New York City to attend BookExpo America, the North American publishing premiere trade show on May 29th-31st. To say I’m excited, is an understatement! I’m also nervous. This is my first time going to New York City. So any tips or advice you have would be greatly appreciated (like how do I see the entire city in a matter of mere hours).
Here’s what I think you (bloggers, authors, publishers, etc.) should know. There is going to be a . . .
Book Bloggers Panel at BEA!
If you will be at BEA, don’t miss the book bloggers panel on Saturday at 2pm in room 1E15. I’m really excited for this panel and for good reason. Dawn from She is Too Fond of Books, Stephanie from The Written Word, Julie from Booking Mama, Beth from Beth Fish Reads, and Amy from My Friend Amy are all on it! Wait . . . and me!
The description of the panel: Book bloggers, via their blogs, Twitter, GoodReads, Facebook, and more, are leading the way in creating buzz for books, offering venues for authors to connect directly with their fans and are reviewing more books than ever in a world where traditional book review coverage is changing. Six top book bloggers, along with Harper Collins’ Jennifer Hart (and BookClubGirl blogger) will discuss how booksellers, publishers and bloggers can combine forces to bring readers and authors together.
I hope we represent book bloggers well! I think we are all a tad nervous (thank goodness I don’t get stage fright!) but excited to be having this awesome conversation together.
But what if you’re . . .
Not at BEA? You Don’t Have to Miss the Panel!
Call in to Blog TalkRadio at 347-945-614 on Saturday, May 30th at 2pm EST to listen live to the panel! My mom said she’s calling in. So you should too! Seriously, great opportunity to listen in.
But if you are there in person then . . .
I Want to Meet You!
The fine folks at the Firebrand booth have come up with a very innovative way for bloggers, publishers, and authors to meet. They are generously hosting book bloggers at their booth during the show.
I’ll be running around crazy trying to meet authors, publishers, and publicists during BEA but if you are going to be there and want to make sure that I don’t miss you then come find me at the Firebrand booth (#4077) on Friday from 11am to noon. And of course, you can find me at the panel on Saturday as well. Stop by and say hello! I really don’t want to look like a dork twiddling my thumbs.
But I’m not the only one, you can . . .
Meet Other Awesome Bloggers!
There are 40+ bloggers also signed up for time slots at the Firebrand booth! Go take a look at the schedule and make sure you don’t miss meeting your favorite blogger (or soon to be favorite blogger!).
In addition to the awesome panels, bloggers, authors, and vendors, I really, really want to go to . . .
Kidlit Drink Night
Who: Kidlit bloggers
When & Where: Friday, May 29th at 8 pm at the Houndstooth Pub at 520 8th Avenue and 37th Street in the lower bar portion of the pub. Hosted by Betsy of Fuse #8 and Cheryl at Brooklyn Arden.
Can I clone myself? Maybe I’ll be there? Maybe I won’t? Argh! Because it’s the same time as . . .
BEAtweetup
Who: Publishers, agents, PR & marketing pros, media, booksellers, librarians, reviewers, book bloggers, readers, authors, vendors who cater to the book community, and more.
When & Where: Friday, May 28th at 8pm at Greenhouse at 150 Varick St (between Vandam & Spring). Hosted by Kat Meyer and a lot of other wonderful bookish tweeps and sponsors. Check them out.
Look for me there! I’ll be the one without a drink in her hand. I hope I don’t feel out of place. 
But wait! How could I possibly? Lots of friends and new people to meet!
And then after I get back home, crash, and live in the afterglow of BEA, I’m going to participate in . . .
MotherReader’s 48 Hour Book Challenge!
Seriously, I really, really hope we have a lot of “adult” book bloggers sign up in what has in the past been mostly a kidlit event. Pam, our host, is ever so awesome and is eager to cross-promote our “communities.” Go check out the 48 Hour book Challenge details and sign up. The best part? Guilt free sleeping!
Need something to read during the 48 Hour Book Challenge? Don’t forget my current giveaway of The Secret Keeper by Paul Harris.
Phew! Did I get it all?
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Thanks for the heads up on the BEA events. I am attending but still rather clueless as to all the goings on.
on May 20th, 2009 at 7:25 amI hope to attend the event at the Greenhouse on Friday night. I cannot wait for BEA!! I am all registered and have my huge bag ready to go for all that book swag.
on May 20th, 2009 at 7:27 amNew York advice:
- Top of the Rock is better than Empire State Building.
- Staten Island Ferry is free and passes by the Statue of Liberty. In the same area – World Trade Center.
- If you do just one museum, make it the Met. It’s huge, and you can opt to make a small donation rather than paying the pricier entry at MoMA (which is also awesome).
- Central Park. Nice weather this time of year for just chilling on the grass.
Figure out what you want to do, group by neighborhood (or by proximity to a subway line), and do a neighborhood at a time whenever you have a couple of hours free.
on May 20th, 2009 at 7:42 amHow exciting for all of you. As a member of the book blogging community, I am proud to have you all representing us. I sure wish I could be there! I will attempt to call in and listen to your panel though!
on May 20th, 2009 at 7:45 amOh I’ll be there as well! Only Saturday and Sunday though since I work. You can always email me if you have any questions about the city. Or if you need any tips on what to see do.
on May 20th, 2009 at 7:59 amI’m so, so jealous! I’ll try to check in with you all on blog talk radio. Have fun on the panel–that sounds great! Also, New York is an amazing city. Like commenter Lily, I also recommend the Met if you only have time to do one museum. And if you have time, it’s worth it! Have a wonderful time
on May 20th, 2009 at 8:09 amNatasha sounds like you are super excited for BEA. I can’t wait to hear all about it. I will be listening in to the show on Saturday.
I am also going to participate in the 48 hour read a thon too. This is my first time.
on May 20th, 2009 at 8:56 amDon’t know if I can attend the blog panel (though I’d love to!) but I’ll be sure to drop by the Firebrand booth!
And feel free to come visit me at booth 420 (Annick Press).
on May 20th, 2009 at 9:12 amI am envious
on May 20th, 2009 at 9:50 amI can’t wait to hear your discussion on Blog Radio! Have a great time.
on May 20th, 2009 at 12:08 pmUm, wow. You are gonna be very busy. And I am dying to hear about all the ARCs you pick up at BEA!
on May 20th, 2009 at 2:02 pmCan’t wait to hang out with you in the catching fire line
We will save your place!
on May 20th, 2009 at 2:45 pmHave a great time, Natasha! I’ll be out of town and sans internet connection at that time or I’d call in to the panel.
on May 20th, 2009 at 5:10 pmHave a great time, Natasha! I can’t wait to hear everything!!
on May 20th, 2009 at 5:56 pmTerrific write up! Look for mine over the weekend. I’m so excited I can barely stand it.
on May 20th, 2009 at 6:04 pmI can’t wait to see you again! And I can’t wait for all the fun!! and Nicole!!!! Somehow I missed that you are going to be there…you are like my reviewing hero! Are you signing? I’m so there!
on May 20th, 2009 at 6:59 pmIt’s sounds fun. I’ve never been to NYC either. It would be fun to go one day. Good Luck!! You will do great. No stage fright.
on May 20th, 2009 at 10:27 pmThere’s gonna be a lot going on, I’m already overwhelmed and we’re not even there yet. I’m excited to meet you and other bloggers and can’t wait!
on May 21st, 2009 at 5:53 amThanks for the reminders! I almost forgot to sign up for the 48 Hour Book Challenge. Sounds fun!
on May 21st, 2009 at 8:17 amThanks for the reminder about the 48 hour book challenge. I found out about it after it was tweeted by readstreet but then promptly forgot. *Sigh* That’s my life. I am going to go sign up right now. It will be my first one! Hopefully I will fare better than I did with Dewey’s and actually finish a book! lol
on May 22nd, 2009 at 6:25 pmSounds amazing! I can’t wait to see your wrap-up post and hear how the panel went–the questions and answers and reception. Have a great time, Natasha.
on May 23rd, 2009 at 6:28 amAw, man…that sounds like so much fun! I’m jealous.
Looking forward to your updates during & after!
on May 24th, 2009 at 9:01 pmI can’t wait either! And just to clarify, the number to call to listen to the Book Blogger Panel at 2 pm EST on Saturday is 347-945-6149. Can’t wait to meet everyone!
on May 24th, 2009 at 9:42 pmI’m so looking forward to meeting you and the other bloggers!!!
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