BookExpo America (BEA) Special Events, Stages & New Media Zone

Meet more authors and make more connections at this year’s BookExpo America (BEA). There is no better place to meet today’s most compelling authors, tomorrow’s bestselling authors and enjoy a sneak preview of the Fall Lists. All of this awaits at BEA’s dynamic lineup of Special Events, Author Stages, and the expanded New Media Zone. Scroll down to check all of this out!

Special Events

All special events require you to purchase a ticket unless otherwise noted.
More information coming soon!

Tuesday, May 25

BEA Editor's Buzz
BEA's Opening Night

Wednesday, May 26

Children’s Book & Author Breakfast
BEA Young Adult Editor’s Buzz
Speed Dating with Children’s Authors

Thursday, May 27

Adult Book & Author Breakfast
Adult Book & Author Luncheon

Show Floor Stages

Downtown, Uptown and NEW Midtown Author Stages

See even more live author interviews on three Author Stages this year. BEA's Uptown, Downtown, and NEW Midtown Author Stages will feature authors in an interview format, discussing their books and sharing their backstories with media, booksellers, and all industry professionals. These are just another ideal way for you to meet and greet, and to learn from the authors themselves about the subjects they care most about.

Other Special Show Floor Features

IDPF Digital Book Zone

	This dedicated area on the show floor is now produced in conjunction with International Digital Publishers Forum (IDPF), a non-profit trade and standards organization for the digital publishing industry. The IDPF Digital Book Zone will continue to shine a spotlight on new media, giving lit bloggers, podcasters, digital content and e book publishers free Wi-Fi access and a home at BEA.
Librarian Lounge Sponsored by Library Journal
	Librarians—BEA welcomes you! Be sure to visit this special lounge just for you to meet, plan your day, and relax. For more information about what else BEA offers Librarians, visit the For Librarians page here.
Unshelved Library Reading Room
	Take a break at the Library Reading Room located in the Unshelved booth. Sink into a comfy couch, grab an ARC from the coffee table, and plan what to do next at BEA. Hosted by Bill Barnes and Gene Ambaum, creators of Unshelved, the library comic strip.