Industry Events

Bologna Prepares for a Second Virtual Fair
May 21, 2021

For the second year in a row, the in-person Bologna Children’s Book Fair has been canceled and replaced with a virtual event, which this year runs June 14–17. In addition to its usual children's programs, organizers have added other events led by a track for general trade professionals.

U.S. Book Show: A New Book Show Arrives
May 14, 2021

Welcome to the inaugural U.S. Book Show, a different kind of trade show. 'Publishers Weekly' editorial director Jim Milliot introduces the next big thing in publishing conferences.

U.S. Book Show Keynote Speaker: Stevie Van Zandt
May 14, 2021

The Springsteen pal, E Street Band veteran, 'Sopranos' star, and all-around talented guy will chat about his new book, 'Unrequited Infatuations, with his editor, Ben Greenman, at the inaugural U.S. Book Show on May 26. Here's a preview.

U.S. Book Show Keynote Speaker: Anthony Doerr
May 14, 2021

The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of 'All the Light We Cannot See' will discuss his new book, 'Cloud Cuckoo Land,' and more with 'PW' fiction reviews editor David Varno at the inaugural U.S. Book Show on May 26. Here's a preview.

U.S. Book Show Keynote Speaker: Steve Van Zandt
May 14, 2021

The Springsteen pal, E Street Band veteran, 'Sopranos' star, and all-around talented guy will chat about his new book, 'Unrequited Infatuations, with his editor, Ben Greenman, at the inaugural U.S. Book Show on May 26. Here's a preview.

U.S. Book Show: Industry and Bookselling Panels
May 14, 2021

At the inaugural U.S. Book Show next week, industry leaders discuss a wide range of big issues facing publishing and leading booksellers discuss changes to the bookselling landscape.

U.S. Book Show Keynote Speaker: Padma Lakshmi
May 14, 2021

The 'Top Chef' host and top shelf cookbook author will discuss her debut children's book, 'Tomatoes for Neela,' with Tamar Brazis, editorial director of Viking Children’s Books, at the inaugural U.S. Book Show on May 27.

U.S. Book Show Keynote Speaker: Ijeoma Oluo
May 14, 2021

One of the freshest and most insightful writers on race today will join Rakesh Satyal in conversation at the inaugural U.S. Book Show on May 26. Here's a preview.