Procrastinator’s Guide to BEA
If you’re scrambling to put together your BEA schedule, the best resource for librarian-oriented programs is LJ‘s list (please be sure to put the EarlyWord program, Buying for Demand, Wed. 9:30 to 10:30 Rm 1E on your schedule — more details in the gray box on the left. No need to sign up; just come).
In addition to LJ’s list, however, there are a few other general programs you will want to consider. We’ve listed them below, with notes on conflicts and hints to help you make your choice.
For a preview of books that will be featured on the show floor, check the following:
BEA Events to Consider (In Addition To LJ‘s Listing)
Monday, May 23, 4:30PM – 5:30PM – Rm 1E13
WHY GO: To hear six major book editors pitch their favorite upcoming titles. Last year, many people came away from the panel expecting Emma Donaghue’s Room to breakout. It did.
CONFLICT: LJ‘s Day of Dialog session, The Latest on Social Media, Readers’ Advisory and Your Library
WHY SKIP: It will be covered by PW Show Daily, but obviously, it’s not the same as being there.
Tuesday, May 24, 8:00 am – 9:30 am — Special Events Hall
Children’s Book and Author Breakfast
Ticket Required (Cost: $40 including breakfast / $20 theatre seating [no breakfast])
WHY GO: Moderated by Julianne Moore, author of Freckleface Strawberry, Best Friends Forever. The author has also appeared in a few movies. She will be joined by Brian Selznick, Wonderstruck (Scholastic); Sarah Dessen, What Happened to Goodbye (Viking); and Kevin Henkes, Little White Rabbit and Junonia (Greenwillow).
CONFLICT: Random House breakfast (adult).
WHY SKIP: You already signed up for the RH breakfast.
Tuesday, May 24, 2:00 – 3:15 pm — Rm 1E15
WHY GO: To hear YA editors pitch their favorites.
CONFLICT: AAP Annual Librarians Book Buzz (Rm. 1A21–1A22)
WHY SKIP: If you’re focused on adult books, you’ll want to go to the AAP Buzz session
Tuesday, May 24, 3:30PM – 4:30PM — Rm 1E13
The Future of eBooks Publishing Executive Panel
WHY GO: To find out what these execs are thinking about library lending and ask some pointed questions. Unforunately, we don’t know who they are or what companies they represent; the program description simply says, “C-level executives from top publishing houses tell it like it is in a rousing panel discussion about the future of ebooks.”
CONFLICT: Hot Fall Book Club Titles (Rm. 1E15), 3–4 p.m.
WHY SKIP: Those “C-level executives” may not be able to address librarian concerns.
Wednesday, May 25, 2:00 – 3:15 pm– Rm 1E15
WHY GO: Newest addition to the buzz series, if you are a children’s librarian, you will want to be there.
CONFLICT: Nancy Pearl: Unshelved Again (Rm. 1E14); follow up to last year’s riotous interview by the Unshelved guys
WHY SKIP: It’s a tough choice, but if you’re a childrens librarian, you’ll want to do the Editors Buzz.
Wednesday, May 25, 2:00PM – 3:00PM — Rm 1E17
The Chairs Are Where the People Go: Community Organizing, Conflict Resolution, and Successful Book Events Thru the Better Placement of Chairs
WHY GO: This has got to be the most specific workshop at BEA. We’re only going by the title here, but it sounds like something any library programmer or book club leader could use.
CONFLICT: Nancy Pearl: Unshelved Again (Rm. 1E14)
WHY SKIP: See above