Wow! BookExpo America  (BEA) 2011 is almost here.One week from today we’ll be in New York celebrating North America’s largest publishing event.

As we count down until May 23, we thought we’d share news and ideas to help you make the most of your experience.

The excitement has been building for weeks on @BookExpoAmerica (twitter) and the Book Expo America Facebook page. If you haven’t had the chance to follow along, you can easily catch up by using Twittersearch and typing in hashtags #BEA11 or #BookExpo you can pull up the stream of conversations.

Today’s topic: Mobile BEA. Thanks to sponsor Baker & Taylor, you can get BookExpo America on your mobile device. With a web-enabled phone or e-reader, you can use on-the-fly the tools you already use on your desktop, plus some really cool tools

• Exhibitor Lists 
• The floorplan
• New Products and Show Specials
• Sessions and Events
• Show News
• Suggestions based on your interest
• Get directions

In addition to what the tool gives you, you can create short lists, request appointments and callbacks, and take notes, among others.

Click on the image for your device to get the tools you need to make the most of BookExpo America 2011.

And be sure to come see us in Booth 2264/2265!