Industry Events

Follett Takes Book Fairs to Texas
April 4, 2018

Following last year's rollout of a new school book fair business, which launched regionally in October, Follett has announced that it will expand Follett Book Fairs into the Texas market this coming August.

After AWP Dismisses Exec Director, Questions and Anger Linger
March 19, 2018

Hours after AWP18 wound down last week, the literary organization's board of trustees severed ties with its longtime executive director, David Fenza. The move has angered a number of former board members and others within the literary community.

AWP 18: Palm Trees and Bay Walks, Compassion and Identity
March 14, 2018

Although attendance was down at this year's Association of Writers & Writing Programs conference, attendees were generally pleased with the range of topics covered and the chance to engage in meaningful discussions.

BookExpo Announces Editors' Buzz Picks
March 8, 2018 at 11:00 pm

BookExpo has announced the titles selected for the Editors’ Buzz program, its annual roundup of the top authors and titles expected to resonate with readers in the coming publishing seasons in the adult, YA, and middle grade categories.

Peer-To-Peer Power at PubWest
February 18, 2018 at 11:00 pm

Publishing professionals gathered at the PubWest conference last weekend in Pasadena, California. With the theme of “Raising Voices: Creating a Vibrant Publishing Future,” the conference put panelists and participants on equal footing.