Even though it was Sunday, the final day of BEA, you could still feel the passion and excitement in the air. It’s a book thing!
Wendy and Tabitha opened the Sunday Book and Author Breakfast by announcing the “Literacy and Justice for All” winning state — Louisiana. They were joined on stage by First Book children (and upcoming stars), Dabney J and Camille H, who opened the winning envelope. Wendy shared the Green Room with Anderson Cooper and other guests for the breakfast and a couple of us were jealous.
Meetings and signings continued throughout the day and lots of exhibitors stopped by to let us know they were contributing leftover books from their booths to First Book. I was told that we would be receiving approximate 1400 “new titles” that have been on display during the exhibition.
At about 2:30 the exodus had begun. It always amazes me how swiftly booth demolition can be done when it takes so long to set it all up. Have no fear, people were still at our table outside of the exhibit hall talking about working with First Book, courtesy of Pat.
The First Book presence has been notable throughout BEA and it is so exciting and different from my four previous experiences. Everything was well-planned and precisely executed. Kudos to Team BEA — everyone who helped at BEA as well as those of you behind the scenes at the office.
A job well done Team!
4 responses so far ↓
1 Nicole T. // May 23, 2006 at 10:12 am
I not only missed James Patterson and Gordon from Sesame Street, but now I hear I missed Anderson Cooper too!! Next year I’m signing up early to work every day!!
2 Roopal Saran // May 24, 2006 at 12:36 am
Congratulations on such a phenomenal presence at BEA. It is wonderful to see how much more respect First Book gains each year in the publishing industry. Keep up the great work!
3 Exhibition displays // Feb 24, 2007 at 3:42 am
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