Children's Books at BEA: Photos from the Show

From the panels to the parties, from author signings to celebrity sightings, from Grumpy Cat to Bad Kitty – children’s book fans and YA-lovers had plenty to keep them busy during BEA.

BEA 2013: A Crowd-Pleasing Picture Book Panel

Five picture book author-illustrators regaled an eager BEA audience last Friday with quirky and often touching stories during the animated and often funny "Picture Book Powerhouses" panel.

BEA 2013: The Boy Readers Are All Right

What boys are reading and if boys are reading were the topics of conversation at the Writing Genre for Boys panel at BEA last Friday.

BEA 2013: Booksellers Tour Artists' Studios: A Photo Essay

This year at BEA, booksellers were allowed a behind-the-scenes peek into the lives of 23 book illustrators in their natural habitats: their art studios.

Kawasaki Makes the Case for Self-Publishing

Guy Kawasaki explained his personal transition from traditionally published writer to indie author and provided 10 self-publishing tips in an entertaining keynote Saturday at uPublishU at the Javits Center in New York City.

BEA 2013: Promising Start for Consumer Day

It was clear that not all publishers knew how to handle “consumer day” --the final day of BookExpo America held on Saturday to which the general public was invited--but many publishers had prepared author signings, giveaways and other promotions at their booths.

BEA 2013: Chelsea Handler, Bruce Miller, Wally Lamb and Others on Book TV

Click over to C-Span to watch this Chelsea Handler-hosted BEA author breakfast where PW also presented awards to its Rep and Bookstore of the Year.

BEA 2013: The Show Evolves

BookExpo America at New York City’s Javits Center began with a full day of panels and presentations on Wednesday, May 29, and ended with a newly energized Consumer Day on Saturday, June 1.

Arte Kids a Hit for Texas Publisher

San Antonio-based Trinity University Press's inaugural foray into children's books – the Arte Kids series of bilingual English-Spanish board books – is the product of a unique collaboration.

BEA 2013: The Humans of BEA, a Photo-Essay

Brandon Stanton, the photographer behind the immensely popular Humans of New York website, took some of his trademark candid photographs of show-goers at this year's BEA.

BEA 2013: It's All About the Readers

Even though the speakers included a movie star and three bestselling authors whose books have sold a grand total of 146 million copies, it was the readers for whom they write that took center stage at the Children’s Book and Author Breakfast.

BEA 2013: Shanghai’s New Children’s Book Fair

The inaugural China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair will be held November 7–10, with the first two days dedicated to trade, and the remaining days open to the public.

BEA 2013: Welcome, Power Readers

Here's a short, helpful rundown of some of the giveaways and events planned for Consumer Day at BEA.

BEA 2013: Why Kids Should Read About War

Suzanne Collins and Walter Dean Myers spoke about why kids need to read about war, and what should be required reading before anyone enlists.

BEA 2013: Online Communities Upward Bound

BEA 2013: No Spitting Here -- Maybe

City Lights’ new imprint, Sister Spit, is a spinoff from the eponymous literary roadshow, which has been showcasing the writing and artwork of “irreverent, flagrantly queer, hilariously feminist, tough-talking, genre-busting ruffians” since the early 1990s.

BEA 2013: Liaden Universe Turns Silver

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Liaden Universe series, authors and life partners Sharon Lee and Steve Miller will have a Meet and Greet as well as an autographing session.

BEA 2013: Randi Zuckerberg: Social Media's Dear Abby

Randi Zuckerberg is signed up for two books with HarperCollins: Dot, a picture book for children with illustrations by Joe Berger, and Dot Complicated, a nonfiction book for adults.

BEA 2013: Abingdon’s Many Categories

Abingdon Press is providing BEA attendees with a good look at their newest products and using the event to learn a few things themselves.

BEA 2013: The Show Evolves

BookExpo America at New York City's Javits Center began with a full day of panels and presentations on Wednesday, May 29, and ended with a newly energized Consumer Day on Saturday, June 1. While exhibitors and attendees were still evaluating the new Thursday–Saturday schedule for the exhibit floor, there was a consensus that a bit of stability has returned to the book publishing industry.