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

BookShorts NEWS: The Debutantes Hosted by Book Promoters

The Book Promotors Association of Canada hosted an informative session last Tuesday (Feb 20, 2007), specifically for those in the business of getting word(s) out. “The Debutantes – Toronto’s New Literary Festival and Event Planners,” hosted four execs from some of this city’s most dynamic book-oriented programs. Each gave a synopsis of their upcoming year’s priorities to a roomful of happily munching publicists, representing a range of publishing houses from large to small.

Featured Speakers:
Amy Logan Holmes, Executive Director, OMDC funded campaign to promote Canadian books
Maggie Rust, Artistic Coordinator, Word on the Street
Audrey Gagnon, Artistic Coordinator, Pages’ This is Not a Reading Series
Samara Walbohm, Co-owner, Type

For the complete report, visit BookShorts News.