What it takes to get in the picture: Motorcycle gang hits BEC 2008

www.movingstoriesfilmfest.com -- what it takes to get into the picture -- 8 bikers, a Harley ride on the exhibit floor, a sense of humour, and a trade show full of people willing to be "convinced."

BookExpo 2008 New Author Events & Timely Conference Program

www.bookshorts.com/bookexpo -- Held in Toronto, BookExpo Canada is the publishing industry trade show that combines a large and diverse selection of book titles with an unparalleled conference program. This special publishing industry and author event is held annually to create a dynamic environment for networking, sourcing and relationship building within the publishing industry in Canada.

BOOKSHORTS LOUNGE returns this year with new features on MovingStories.TV . BookShorts will present a whole new line up of video author interviews from authors across the country. And the best thing is, you can take them home with you on DVD!

If you are a publisher hosting authors at BEC, or an author in Toronto readdy, willing and able to join the 21st video age, visit bookshorts.com/bookexpo to hold a spot in the BookShorts Studio program. We'll shoot and produce a Video Author Interview in time for fall promotions.

All at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, downtown Toronto, Conference June 13, 14, 15; Trade Show June 15, 16, 2008. Contact judith@bookshorts.com

Lesley Choyce on surfing, writing, and finding your own insanity

http://www.movingstories.tv/ - Book Expo Canada is a great place to run into authors you've admired from afar, right up close and personal. I'd read about Lesley, for instance, and amongst the thronging passages of the trade show floor I ran into him, almost literally. Not one to lose his feet (and if you know his particular form of insanity, you'll understand exactly why), he is an amazing, refreshing and completely open multi-talented artist. Books, music, television, teaching, publishing - you name it, he's pretty much done it, and very well too. Pick up "Republic of Nothing" and be newly inspired to believe in fables; read "Driving Minnie's Piano" and have faith that humanity is alive and well in some parts of the world; give "Wave Warrior" to a young person you love, and give them the gift of compassion.

For more of Lesley's considerable oeuvre visit him on MySpace or http://www.lesleychoyce.com/

(c) 2007 BookShorts Literacy Program; in association with Book Expo Canada Script to Screen Program.

Ray Zahab's RUNNING FOR MY LIFE will have you out of your seat

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http://www.bookshorts.com/ -- Winner of some of the worlds most difficult and challenging ultra-distance foot races, to say that Ray Zahab is motivated by challenge, distance and discovery is more than an understatement. In Running for My Life (Insomniac Press, Sep 2007) he documents in words the incredible journeys he has set himself upon, leaving behind a previous lifetime of unhealthy choices. His is an infectious and indefatigable energy that inspires anyone to take on our own life feats.

Ray will be touring across Canada (in the rather more conventional style!) -- check out http://www.rayzahab.com/ for details; visit Insomniac Press to but the book now!

BookShort Author Profile CoProduced with BookExpo Canada "Script to Screen" Program (c) BookShorts 2007; more at http://www.movingstories.tv/

Shoot and you will be shot - CTV News Clip about BookShorts

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www.bookshorts.com -- We felt just like the movie stars! Ya ya I know, without the magic of hair and make-up its not even close. But still pretty interesting to be the *subject* of coverage rather than the usual role *producing* coverage. We're back to being shooters at the duo of BookExpo gigs - New York then Toronto -- check out the BookShorts video programs at http://www.bookshorts.com/bookexpo - the next "star" could be you!

New York May 31 - June 3, 2007 / Toronto June 9 - June 11 2007

The L-Team - Inspiration for BookShorts at BookExpo

If you have a research question, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... the L-Team!

This from Nick on YouTube -- yup, it's been around already, but its just such an inspiring entry for BookShorts as we head down to BookExpo America to do our OWN librarian-stalking (any of you out there, just send us an inside tip, we'll find you!) -- http://www.bookshorts.com/bookexpo

Script to Screen is Producing New BookShorts at BookExpo Canada

BookExpo Canada and BookShorts offer the new SCRIPT TO SCREEN video program June 10 – 11, for authors and publishers this year, right on-site at the trade show. It’s a turn-key program that includes two integrated services: 1) SHOOT in the mini-studio at Metro Convention Centre - camera, lights, host and set; PLUS soundtracks, graphics and your call to action added in post-production; and 2) BROADCAST guaranteed through the BookShorts’ Distribution Network at the book’s pub date. Lots of lead time before the busy fall promotion season, and a great way to ensure that authors get the media attention they deserve at BEC.

Cheap Rate Booking Deadline is MAY 15. Author Interviews take place Saturday June 9 and Sunday June 10, 9am to 5pm.

Details at www.BookShorts.com/bec2007 or contact Judith@BookShorts.com