Author Breakfasts
The BEA team will be announcing new speakers during the coming weeks—check back often to see who's been added. The BEA Author Breakfasts are paid events and require a ticket—space is limited so reserve your spot today!
Tuesday, June 5
Adult Book & Author Breakfast
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Special Events Hall
Ticket Required. See pricing page for cost.
Wednesday, June 6
Children's Book & Author Breakfast
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Special Events Hall
Ticket Required. See pricing page for cost.
Thursday, June 7
Adult Book & Author Breakfast
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Special Events Hall
Ticket Required. See pricing page for cost.
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Kirstie Alley
Master of Ceremonies
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Atria Books |
Michael Chabon
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TELEGRAPH AVENUE: A Novel
HarperCollins |
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APA Author Tea Returns!
Wednesday, June 6
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hosted by the Audio Publishers Association.
Ticket Required. See pricing page for cost.
What Are You Most Excited About at BEA?
Author Stages
Uptown & Downtown Author Stages
The Uptown and Downtown Author Stages at BEA feature authors in an interview format, discussing their books and sharing their back stories with media, booksellers, and all industry professionals. These are just another ideal way to meet and greet, and to learn from the authors themselves about the subjects they care most about.
Stop by the Uptown Author Stage (Booth #4576) and the Downtown Author Stage (Booth #DZ2000) to see these live author interviews right on the show floor!
BEA's Author Stages feature some of the big names from the Publishers' Fall list and other celebrities. 2011 celebrity guests included:
- Academy Award nominee Jane Fonda
- Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Michael Moore
- Jane Lynch from TV's Glee
- Comedic actor John Lithgow
- Award-winning historical novelist Charles Frazier
Check back for the 2012 Author Stages schedule.
Autographing
BEA boasts the largest author autographing program in the US!
Authors, authors, and more authors at this year's BookExpo America (BEA) Autographing Area—this is your best opportunity to meet them all one-on-one, from best-selling to first-time and up-and-coming, representing a full spectrum of topic areas. The 2012 Autographing Area will feature more than 500 author signings, including some of the best in the industry.
There truly is "something for everyone" in the Autographing Area. Your BEA Attendee Show Badge provides full access to the Autographing Area (see below for special Ticketed Author information.)
- Ticketed Authors—a limited number of complimentary tickets will be issued for celebrity and high-profile authors. Tickets will be distributed on-site on a first-come, first-served basis.
- In-Booth Autographing—In addition to authors appearing in the Autographing Area, many more authors may be found signing right in their publishers' booths. Discuss upcoming books with publishers and meet their authors at the same time.
The Reader's Pass and the Avid Reader's Pass Programs
(formerly the Gold Pass and the Platinum Pass Programs)
Though the names of BEA's Autographing Gold and Platinum Passes have changed, the many benefits are still there!
To support the Book Industry Foundation, a $1 nominal fee per autographed book is requested in the Autographing Area. However, you may choose to participate in our Reader's Pass Program (formerly the Gold Pass), which covers the requested donation for all of your autographed books with a one-time $45 donation.
In addition, the Reader's Pass Program offers several benefits to enhance your autographing experience such as a "Front of the Line Pass," a "one-time" pass allowing you to by-pass the crowds and go to the front of any one author's line. For your support of the Book Industry Foundation, you will also be eligible for several exciting drawings which will take place in the Autographing Area at BEA. (Check the appropriate box when you register online and add your $45 tax-deductible contribution.)
The Avid Reader's Pass...the Benefits of the Reader's Pass and MORE!
The Avid Reader's Pass (formerly the Platinum Pass) provides the following benefits in addition to the benefits of the Reader's Pass: Your choice of four (4) ticketed authors for each day... in advance! No standing in line in the early morning to receive autographing tickets for your chosen authors—choose your authors in advance and have your tickets waiting for you in registration! Participation in the Avid Reader's Pass program requires a donation of $95 to the Book Industry Foundation. (Check the appropriate box when you register online and add your $95 tax-deductible contribution.)
NOTE: Early registration is highly recommended for both programs as participation is very limited in each.
*Please note: All proceeds from the Reader's Pass and Avid Reader's Pass will go to the Book Industry Foundation which supports ABFFE and ABA's "Get Caught Reading" programs. For more information on these programs, please visit the BEA Cares page.
Want to showcase your author in the Autographing Area at BEA?
Many booksellers have credited the autographing program for helping them discover some of the best new works at BEA each year. For Exhibitors/Publishers interested in participating in the Autographing Area, contact Dave Holton, Autographing Program Coordinator, at dholton@aginet.com or 252-449-7580.