Welcome!
BEA is thrilled to unveil a full line up of events and education for librarians and educators at BEA 2013. Here are just some of the things that may be of particular interest to you:
- The largest show floor in North America with 1,000+ exhibitors displaying their upcoming titles—in all formats and every genre, from across the country and around the world.
- Discover the latest books, advanced read copies, and galleys that will be buzzing for the summer and fall seasons.
- Meet, listen to, and get autographs from 600+ authors. There's no better place to find the next big author.
Association of American Publishers events especially for librarians. View the 2013 schedule.- Dedicated Librarian Sessions and the Librarian Information Track during the BEA Conference Program.
- NYLA Conference at BEA—this one day professional development program offers five contact hours of continuing education.
Special Registration Prices Save You Money
We want to make it as affordable as possible for Librarians and Educators to attend BEA. For Librarian Group Discounts, please call Diana Press at
1-800-363-3631 or 1-203-840-5533.
Library Journal and School Library Journal Day of Dialog Events
The 2013 LJ Day of Dialog and SLJ Day of Dialog events, which brings together librarians, publishers, vendors, and authors for discussion of issues affecting the book and library world today, takes place on Wednesday, May 29. Lineups will include exciting panels, hot authors, and the inside scoop on different genres. Attendees will have a chance to meet and mingle with colleagues at breakfast, lunch, and closing receptions and will leave with goodies and giveaways from sponsors.
Library Journal Day of Dialog
May 29 at the McGraw Hill Auditorium, New York City
Sign up to be put on the registration alert list.
School Library Journal Day of Dialog
May 29 at the Faculty House at Columbia University, New York City
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Note: Day of Dialog Events do not include a BEA pass and you can only register for them through LJ and SLJ.
Librarians' Lounge at BEA (Open during exhibit hours)
Visit the Library Journal/School Library Journal Librarians' Lounge in the main exhibit hall. It is the place for librarians to gather to relax, share ideas, and enjoy snacks and refreshments. Sponsors will present author signings and more!
Librarian & Educator Friendly Exhibitors
BEA has more than 1,000+ exhibitors for you to see. Be sure to stop by and see these Librarian Friendly and Educator Friendly Exhibitors!
Librarian Friendly Exhibitors
Educator Friendly Exhibitors
Librarian Dedicated Conference Sessions
The BEA Conference Program features fresh sessions where you'll learn about the latest trends, developments, and technologies affecting the book industry—to help your Library thrive in the coming years. Here are some sessions that may be of interest to you:
- E-books From Libraries: Good For authors?
- Common Core: Insight From Industry Touchpoints
- Libraries + Tumblr = Connecting Readers + Writers
- New Insights & Trends In The 2013 Children’s Book Market
- AAP Librarian Book Buzz I
- AAP Librarian Book Buzz II
- 5th Annual Librarian Shout & Share
- Surviving The Public, By The Unshelved Guys
View the full conference program—and be sure to check out the Librarian Information track for librarian-focused sessions.
NYLA Conference at BEA
You might also like to attend the CE program hosted by New York Library Association (NYLA) on Wednesday, May 29 at the Javits Center. This program will include a keynote address and two program sessions; and the complete program offers five contact hours of continuing education.
For more information and to register, please visit the NYLA Web site. Note: you can only register for the NYLA Conference through the NYLA Web site, not through the BEA Web site.
Library Association Partners
BEA is pleased to be partnering with the following library associations:
