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Tee C. Royal
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2003 - 01:54 pm: | 
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Hey hey hey now...just trying to get a head count for all that will be attending BEA. A few folks have emailed me wanting to meet up or at least be sure to be on the look-out for others attending, so let us hear from you.
I'll be in on Wednesday and staying through Sunday. I have everyone down that I recall saying they're coming, so if you aren't on the list, let us know.
BEA Participants
Tee Thumper
Troy
Linda
akaivyleaf
-Tee |
akaivyleaf
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2003 - 03:51 pm: |
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Glad you have me on the list! I'll be there from Wednesday to Saturday. I have to leave right when it appears it will be getting good
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Tee C. Royal
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I'll take notes for ya for Saturday. Thursday is the "hot" day...so you'll catch that.
-Tee |
Bayou Lights
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I'll be there. Thursday through Sunday. I got a free ticket through a friend, so I don't have any info about the AA publishing events. Tee, can you post here so I can add to my calendar.
Bayou |
Tee C. Royal
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2003 - 09:33 pm: |
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Bayou here's a schedule I saw floating around the internet, but it's not complete. And I don't know the validity, it was on a message board. I should have a final one sometime this week with all the info. Can't wait to meet'cha!
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Thursday, May 29th, 2003
11:30am - 5:30pm Opening Session and Luncheon
OPENING SESSION
Welcome Clara Villarosa Hue-Man Bookstore
Introduction of AOL Time Warner book Group, sponsor of the Luncheon.
Luncheon (speakers to be announced)
1:00 PM
Keynote Address
Speaker: TBD
2:00 PM - 5:15 PM
WORK SHOPS
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Market Buzz - An Update on African-American Imprints with Editors and Publishers
This panel of editors and publishers will share what is happening with their individual lines geared toward a niche market and how is it helping the booksellers.
Moderator: TBA
Panel: Melody Guy, editor, Strivers row
Jackie Carter, Editorial director Hyperion/Jump at the Sun
Karen Thomas, Editorial Director Kensington
Linda Gill, Vice President and Publisher of BET Books
Janet Hill, Vice President/Executive Editor
Double Harlem Moon
3:45PM - 5:15 PM
Inventory Management--How to turn bookstore inventory for financial success
Carol Horne, from the Harvard book Store will share her years of experience of managing the bottom line with a keen eye and information technology focused on inventory.
5:30 PM
Publishers Reception
Admission: Free of Charge
-Tee
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Bayou Lights
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Tee--
Many thanks, lady.
Bayou |
Yasmin
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 05:32 pm: |
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Hey Bayou and AKAIvyLeaf!
Looking forward to meeting both of you at the end of this month at the BEA Conference! I will be arriving Tuesday(5/27) and departing on Sunday(6/1). Bayou, I floated a schedule on the Internet last week vs. various groups and it looks very similar to the schedule posted above. This schedule came from the official BEA conference brochure and is for the Thursday events only. There are also events on Saturday to include the AA Author Signings Salon and the BlackBoards Reception hosted by Faye Childs. I believe I just received some more information regarding these 2 events as well the Thursday event and will send it as soon as I get settled (just getting back from Florida).
I'm staying at the Westin...where are you 2 staying?
I can't wait to meet both of you! |
Crystal
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Well, I want to play with you guys too! I didn’t realize the BEA wasn’t open to the public. They told me it’s only for folks “in the business” so I didn’t register. I’m not even sure if I will be back in town by the 29th but I’m pretty sure I’ll be back by the 30th. Sure hope I get to meet some of you guys.
Crystal |
yasmin
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 07:19 pm: |
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Hey Crystal is Los Angeles home for you? And sis there's always a way to be "in the business"...because not everyone who attends is OFFICIALLY in the business so don't let that scare you away...the definition is very OPEN. Anyway, I would love to meet you and I believe they have a a one-day pass for Saturday if you're interested. At any rate lets try and meet. |
Tee C. Royal
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Crystal, come on down sis! They do have a one day pass, but you have to buy it before the 16th, so get to steppin'. Here's the link:
http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/App/homepage.cfm?appname=288&moduleid=323
If it doesn't work, go to the main page and then click on register. I know lots of folks not "in the business" who are going. :-) Also, quite a few authors are attending as well. I'm not sure what area they put on their registration form...but check it out!
I have a bookseller's license, so I used that one.
-Tee |
yasmin
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SATURDAY May 31st
7:00pm 12th Blackboard Writers and Booksellers Reception
Biltimore Hotel
506 Grand Avenue
Los Angeles
For those who are attending the BEA Conference in Los Angeles posted above is some information regarding the Blackboard Bestsellers Reception which will be held Saturday, May 31st. Looking forward to seeing some of you (esp. my soror Sharon)! Los Angeles is my old thumping ground so it's going to be fun going home to see family/friends! I'm so excited...less than two weeks before I leave! Yasmin
Need the 411 regarding African American Literature, Authors and Events? Visit us at www.apooo.org |
Tee C. Royal
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Okay all...I'm seeing conflicting information, so I'm not sure which is correct. Yasmin, where did you get the above information about the Blackboard Reception? The information I have says that it's to be held at City Club on South Grand Avenue.
Also...here's the roll call that I have. A few folks from various groups wanted me to organize things, but I think that this event Saturday night is the PERFECT place to meet up. It'll last for quite a few hours, so we can socialize there if that's okay with everyone??
Tee
Thumper
Troy
Linda
Sharon
Bayou Lights
Crystal
Yasmine
-Tee
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yasmin
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 02:28 pm: |
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Tee...the location has moved; it sounds like you have the new location. However, I have a call in to Faye Childs to confirm the exact location...sigh...I hope the current location at the City Club is correct.
The Blackboard Reception sounds like a good event to meet up...Crystal come on out...you'll have fun. ;)
Where is everyone staying?
I'm at the Westin or the Grand Wilshire...I need to check my itineary. Actually, I might go ahead and buy a bed for my daughter's spare bedroom and just spend the week with her...I'm quite sure she would prefer I buy her a bedroom set vs. giving a hotel $200+ per nite...ouch! |
Snake Girl
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Is that Faye Childs or FAITH CHILDS? The agent?
Hope yall spell'n her name right.
Sssss |
yasmin
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It's Faye Childs and its not Faith Childs the agent. They're 2 different people with two very distinct personalities. |
Tee C. Royal
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More news...from Bookselling This Week
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A Full Day of Programming for African American Booksellers
On Thursday, the African American Booksellers Conference (AABC) kicks things off with an Opening Session and Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. The event features authors Walter Mosley, Nalo Hopkinson, Michele Andrea Bowen, and Regina Louise.
The luncheon will be followed by a Keynote Address at 1:00 p.m. by Renee Poussaint with special guest Dr. Camille O. Cosby.
The African American Book Market Buzz will be held from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. A panel of editors and publishers of African American imprints will give attendees updates on their new and upcoming titles. Participants include representatives from Strivers Row, Hyperion/Jump at the Sun, Kensington, BET Books, and Doubleday Harlem Moon.
"Inventory Management -- How to Turn Bookstore Inventory for Financial Success" will be the topic of a session from 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. presented by bookseller Carol Horne.
AABC programming will end the day with a Publishers Reception at 5:30 p.m.
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Tee C. Royal
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 12:06 pm: |
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Did y'all see the author line-up? Whew... I checked the BEA website and they have over 650 authors attending. That's awesome. Not all are AA Authors of course, but they do have an impressive list. Check it out via the website.
http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/App/homepage.cfm?appname=288&moduleid=587
Snake Girl...LOL... Faye Childs is the creator of the BlackBoard Times and the person that always heads up the Blackboard Reception at BEA.
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