The management of BookExpo America has issued a call for speakers for next year's convention, to be held May 28—June 1 in Los Angeles.

Submission proposals for BEA special events, including author breakfasts, luncheons and evening receptions, as well as the Editor and Booksellers Buzz Forum, should be sent to Tina Jordan at tjordan@reedexpo.com; phone (203) 840-5384. Proposals for the education program, including seminars that address industry issues, should be sent to Mark Dressler at mhdressler@chartermi.net; phone (231) 932-0475. The deadline is December 20.