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Book Blogger Convention and BookExpo America

Oh, so much I meant to write about this week. This month, really. But it would be best for me to focus on only my shorter-term ball-dropping, as it were.

First, quickly, a note to check out the three categories of books I see as most essential for a child’s beginning bookshelf. See if you agree with me at PBS Booklights.

Second, also quickly, save some time to read the amazing interviews from the Summer Blog Blast Tour. I’ll be doing reading on Sunday, after my Girl Scout camping trip but before LOST. (LOST!!!)

Third, less quickly, I’m going to the Book Blogger Convention on Friday, May 28th, and there is still time for you to join me there. Yes, I just checked the registration, and it’s still open. The schedule looks very interesting, and the registration fee includes a pass to BookExpo America. There are a number of publishers who will be in attendance, along with the bevy of bloggers. (Bevy being our official group designation, I believe.) Looking at the list of attendees, I’m going to be meeting a lot of new people. As this is not KidLitCon (stay tuned for more info on that!), more participants are bloggers in adult books — though there is a lot of crossover in YA. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to share knowledge with this group, plus listen to our own Betsy Bird and Terry Doherty on panels and Maureen Johnson as a speaker. Look at the full listing at the site.

If you can’t make the whole thing, consider coming to the reception on Thursday evening after BEA closes shop for the day. I’ll certainly be there, and will be trolling the BEA floor itself on Thursday. With all that is going on at home, I couldn’t afford to take the time to come on Wednesday. Sorry, but I’ll miss KidLit Drink Night. I’m flying in early on Thursday morning to put in a full day at BEA, so I’d love to see some blogger friends along the way (or someone to pick me up at JFK). I’m mostly looking at book signings to collect prizes for the 48 Hour Book Challenge (Still taking sign-ups! And prize donations!), and I’ll bet if you look at the schedule you can figure out where I’ll be. I can say for sure though that I’m going to attend the presentation of Guys of Guys Read at 1:00PM at the Downtown Stage. I’ll wear my letter scarf so you can find me. (What’s my letter scarf? Oh, you’ll know it when you see it.)

All that said, I would be elated to know in advance about some BFFs to expect to see there, so drop a comment here or coordinate on Facebook or something. Seriously, I shouldn’t even be going to NYC with everything I’ve got on my plate, so I could use an energy boost from my buddies. In a pinch, I’d even take envy.

7 comments:

Melissa said...

I'm giving you my envy. Wish I could be there!

Sondy said...

Here's some envy, Mother Reader! As I read your post, I had wild thoughts of asking for time off and just GOING to New York. But since I'm losing my job July 1 (Good ol' FCPL), and don't have a new one lined up yet, that probably wouldn't be prudent. Of course, I'm going to ALA when it's in our neck of the woods in June, prudent or not. Have a fabulous time!

Abby said...

Pam, I'll look for you Thursday morning (and *maybe* at the Guys Read thing - my flight leaves at 5 on Thursday, so that might be cutting it too close...). So sad you're missing KidLit Drink Night! And so sad that I'm missing Book Blogger Con. :P

Peaceful Reader said...

W is for Wish i Was going...but I know you will share all your fun plus photos when you return!

Amy said...

Looking forward to seeing you!

Terry Doherty said...

You will rock the house @ BEA and BookBloggerCon. Safe travels and I'll definitely see you in a spot or two ... I KNOW I can always find you wherever Mo is signing ;-)

Ms. Yingling said...

Have fun at the Book Blogger Convention for all of us who can't make it!