Annual Book Publishing Events Calendar

Annual Book Publishing Events CalendarAnnual Book Publishing Events CalendarHere are some of the key conferences and events- for publishers, booksellers, authors, the reading public, or all- in the cycle of the book publishing industrys year January American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, aka Midwinter ALAThe prestigious Newbery Medal recognizing the distinguished contribution to childrens literature and the Caldecott Medal recognizing the distinguished contribution to childrens illustration are awarded at this event each Year.Digital Book WorldThe conference was initiated to address the radically changing commercial publishing environment. It offers educational and networking resources for those involved in all facets of the book publishing- that is, content- industry. Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Annual Winter ConferenceThe first of two international, annual conferences, brings together the childrens publishing world, from top professionals to those just starting out writing and illustrating childrens book- for networking and skill-building opportunities. February Valentines Day in-store promotions are keeping everyone warm. March Bologna Childrens Book FairFocused on the childrens book trade, Bologna is the rights place for childrens content.National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) AwardsThis organization of book critics bestows book awards for excellence, as well as prizes for contributions to the criticism and literary field.Virginia Festival of the BookHeld near Charlottesville, five days and hundreds of authors. March/April The International Association of Culinary Professionals Annual ConferenceAt the IACP conference gala banquet, the winners of the annual IACP Cookbook Awards are announced. April Pulitzer Prize for Letters (announced)These coveted prizes are given to American authors and include those specifically for books in several categories.London Book FairA global marketplace for rights negotia tion and the ausverkauf and distribution of content across print, audio, TV, film and digital channels.Day of the Book, World Book and Copyright Day, and World Book NightApril 23- a day of literary significance- is a worldwide day (and night) of book and reading celebrations.Los Angeles Times Festival of BooksCreated to promote literature and celebrate the written word, the festival draws between 130,000 and 140,000 book lovers each year. April/May Mystery Writers of Americas Edgar AwardsRecognize achievements in the literary genre of mystery and crime. May The James Beard Foundation Book, Broadcast Journalism Awards DinnerThe dinner is held to announce the annual James Beard Foundation Book Awards, as well as the Broadcast Journalism Awards.The Man Booker International Prize Sister to theMan Booker Prize, the international award alsobrings with it prestige, a lot of cash and, traditionally, a big sales bump.Nebula Awards WeekendThe Nebula Awards are among those presented each year by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) during their annual May Nebula Awards Weekend. May/June Bookseller Expo America (BEA)The U.S.-based, industry-only international event helps showcase and sell forthcoming books and their subsidiary rights.American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference ExhibitionWith more than 25,000 librarians, educators, authors, publishers, literacy experts, illustrators and library suppliers in attendance, ALA is the worlds largest event for the library community. July Romance Writers of America (RWA) Annual ConferenceGives the robust and passionate RWA membership the opportunity to network and build their career skills.Summer Reading Promotions boost book sales during peak vacation months. August Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Annual Summer ConferenceBrings together the childrens publishing world, from top professionals to those just starting out writing and illustrating childr ens book- for networking and skill-building opportunities. September Regional Association Book ShowsThe numerous regional independent bookseller associations host industry trade shows in September and October. These industry-focused shows are designed to showcase local publishers and local authorial talent and to help drive sales of regional books.Baltimore Book FestivalSponsored by the City of Baltimore and the Maryland State Arts Council, this festival is a lively mix of events for the public.Brooklyn Book FestivalSet in the epicenter of book publishing in the U.S., the Brooklyn Book Festival is the largest free literary event in New York City. National Book FestivalHeld on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. the festival is organized by the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Arts. October Frankfurt Book FairThis annual German book fair has a 500-year history and attracts a quarter of a 1000000 global book industry professionals and visitors each year .Jewish Book Month / Jewish Book FairsJewish Book Month, sponsored by the Jewish Book Council is celebrated the month after Hanukkah, so the date varies from year to year. With the goal of promoting Jewish books and Judaica, many Jewish Book Fairs are hosted during this time period at schools and other venues.The Man Booker PrizeBritain/Irelands highly prestigiousMan Booker Prizebrings with it a lot of cash and, traditionally, a big sales bump. Louisiana Book FairBaton Rouge-based, this festival features a day of writing instruction for would-be authors.Texas Book FestivalWas established by former First Lady Laura Bush and honors Texas authors. November The Miami Book Fair InternationalThe nations finest literary festival is notable for its amount of literary talent, a lively street fair, and the wealth of Latin American and Spanish Authors.National Book AwardsPrestigious literary prizes from writers to writers.Jewish Book MonthTaking place in the month before Hanukkah, Jewish B ook Month marks a timeframe when many local organizations holdJewish Book Fairs and celebrate the written word. December Thanks to holiday gift-buying, December is peak sales month for most booksellers.