Category Archives: Conventions
When Children’s Books Go Digital: TOC at Bologna
So much excitement was in the air at this year’s very first Tools of Change conference at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. This one day conference was entitled “The World of Storytelling is Changing” and it seems like the industry … Continue reading
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What Caught the Eyes of Bologna Visitors?
While we proudly present new titles from Albert Whitman & Company twice a year at international book fairs, there are always a few titles that catch the eyes of the attendees from around the world quicker than others. At the … Continue reading
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Authors at Conferences
Authors and illustrators often ask about attending conferences (ALA, TLA, BEA, etc.) and these shows are great marketing tools for authors. Unfortunately, new authors often ask too late in the process. If your publisher wants you to attend a conference … Continue reading
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ALA Notes: Part 2, Doodling for Doodle Day
A major focus for ALA Midwinter this year was our new picture book Doodleday by Ross Collins. 1) It’s a wonderfully funny story and 2) We’re part of a big promotion for National Doodle Day on May 12. There will … Continue reading
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ALA Notes: Part 1, Set-Up Day
We’ve been back from ALA Midwinter for almost two weeks, and it’s about time I posted some thoughts. I can’t figure out how to fit the entire conference experience into one blog post — so I’ll do several….starting with set-up. … Continue reading
Larger than life at the Frankfurt Fair
By Josalyn Moran When I think of the book fair, I think of everything larger than life…the sculptures around the fairgrounds… like the Hammering Man, a large kinetic sculpture created by Jonathan Borofsky that stands at the foot of the … Continue reading
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Tagged children's books, Frankfurt Book Fair, Josalyn Moran, Publishing
Frankfurt Book Fair through the eyes of a freshman
For whatever short time I have been in publishing, I have always been told that the annual Frankfurt Book Fair is the book fair where professionals from all over the world gather for meetings, sharing and learning the latest trends … Continue reading
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Tagged children's books, Frankfurt Book Fair
Adventures with Meeba and Gliba (Report from the Regionals)
Meeba and Gliba may sound like a pair of adorable monkeys from a children’s book, but they’re not: they’re nicknames for two of the ten regional associations of independent booksellers across the country. One stands for MBA (“Meeba”), the Midwest … Continue reading
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AWCo Making its Star Appearance in Beijing
By Kristie Leung One of the events leading up to each year’s Beijing International Book Fair is the Beijing International Publishing Forum. The theme for this year was Global Publishing Cooperation and China’s Market Opportunities. What made this year more … Continue reading
Starstruck at ALA
By Michelle in Marketing The American Library Association Annual Conference is one of my favorite times for the year. After all, how often do you get to spend four days with 20,000+ people who love books as much as you … Continue reading
Posted in American Library Association, Conferences, Conventions
Tagged ALA, American Library Association, children's books, FDIC, Sheila Bair
