Event News: BookExpo America 2015

book-expo-americaBookExpo America 2015

May 27 -29, 2015
Javits Center
New York, NY

If you are part of the book industry, then you likely know about BookExpo America (also called “BookExpo”). Although the event is often viewed as the place to learn about new titles and publishing news, BEA (pronounced B-E-A) is a lot more than that.

In addition to getting books and meeting authors, BookExpo has world-class educational opportunities, and is an exceptional environment for networking, sourcing, and relationship building across the publishing industry.

Just as the publishing industry has evolved, so has BEA. Each show is different, and for the past several years there have been behind-the-scenes changes that don’t visibly impact the attendee experience.

BookExpo America 2015 will be different. Show organizers changed the format and pricing structure to a degree that it could affect attendee experience. We want to assess impact of the show changes on our Honorees,  and we will not be an exhibitor at BookExpo  2015.

We want to see if the new model will work for our Honorees going forward. That does NOT mean that we won’t be there or that you shouldn’t attend. [We’re still going to be there!]

The Mom’s Choice Awards is committed to offering value-added marketing and event opportunities. Just as we have in years past, we are already prepping to make BookExpo 2015 an exceptional experience for you.

We won’t be hosting autographing sessions, product demonstrations, or filming interviews, but many of these popular activities are still available to Honorees.

Autographing / Product Demo Sessions & Admissions Badges

author eventsOur friends at The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) are offering affordable autographing / product demo sessions as well as admission badges for MCA Honorees.

  • You DO NOT have to be a member of IBPA to take advantage of these offers.
  • Click here to learn more.

NOTE: In addition, IBPA offers Filmed Interviews at BEA, but you must be an IBPA Member to participate.

The Mom’s Choice Awards Showcase @ BEA

In the MCA Showcase @ BEA, your book/product will be displayed face out  and your ordering information will be included in the show catalog (printed and online).

That helps put your product in the hands of more than 30,000 librarians, educators, media specialists, retailers, consumer, agents, and rights professionals!

Professionally designed signage clearly identifies the Mom’s Choice Awards Showcase section. It features MCA award-winning publishers, producers, manufacturers, authors, and illustrators. The Showcase will be managed by our friends at Combined Book Exhibit.

  • The deadline to reserve is April 27, 2015 (FIRM).
  • Space is limited and available on a first-come basis.
  • Click here to learn more and to reserve your spot. If you have multiple items to exhibit, contact us for a multi-item discount.

BookExpo America is a unique marketing opportunity for anyone and everyone in the book industry. As an attendee, the networking potential is unparalleled, as all segments of your demographic – parents, educators, librarians, and buyers – are all there.

We are looking forward to catching up with Honorees during BookExpo 2015. It is going to be fun for us to share this wonderful experience from YOUR point of view this year.

See you in New York!