U.S. Book Show Returns to New York as a Hybrid Event in May
03/07/2023
National Children’s Books Ambassador Meg Medina to Keynote Childrens Books Day
Asian American and Pacific Islander Conversations Planned for Opening Day
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Welcome, members of the media!
Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Book Show, which runs May 22–25, 2023.
This year the U.S. Book Show is live and livestreaming!
What’s Live
The live portion will be held Tuesday, May 23 and Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in New York City at the NYU Kimmel Center.
We’d love to see you in person, and there will be a pressroom for media only on-site. You may schedule interviews, plug in your laptop and use the pressroom as you wish.
What’s Livestreaming
The entire event will be livestreamed, so if you can’t make it in person, you’ll still be able to participate.
Schedule
Monday, May 22, 2023 – livestreaming only
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 – live and livestreaming
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 – live and livestreaming
Thursday, May 25, 2023 – livestreaming only
Locations
NYU Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012
Exhibit Hall – All virtual with freebies
Grab-a-Galley Hall – Free galleys for in-person attendees–to media, librarians and booksellers
Pressroom at NYU – Open Tuesday and Wednesday to accredited members of the media
Mark your calendar!
The fine print
We will not publish or share your information in any way, except to add you to the PW press list for the U.S. Book Show to receive press releases and to send your information to the U.S. Book Show platforms for your press registration and badge. You will also receive information directly from Eventbrite about how to log in to the U.S. Book Show. Contact Christi Cassidy with any questions.
Media Accreditation
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Media Accreditation
MEDIA ACCREDITATION FORM |
Am I Eligible for a Press Pass?U.S. Book Show Media Credential PolicyMedia accreditation is strictly reserved for media professionals (print, photo, Those requesting media registration must be currently employed or contracted by a news publication or organization. Each organization, including newsletters and podcasts, is limited to sending media representatives only. Account representatives, sales executives, book authors and publicists do not meet the criteria for media registration. Here are the eligibility guidelines to attend the U.S. Book Show as a member of the media: Print, Business and TradePublications/News Wire Services Reporters, editors and book reviewers from print magazines, newspapers, trade publications and wire services. Television, Radio and PodcastsBroadcast reporters, editors and producers from radio networks, radio stations, TV stations or broadcast news organizations. Podcast hosts and producers, including from print and online publications, with at least three episodes. Freelance WritersFreelance writers must certify they have been retained to cover the U.S. Book Show, have covered it in the past or have clips of reviews and/or book publishing or bookselling articles. News Websites and Online PublicationsReporters and reviewers from news websites and online publications. The website must contain editorial content and cover books and/or authors. Newsletters or E-NewslettersNewsletter reporters must certify they have been retained to cover the U.S. Book Show. Instagrammers, Social Media Influencers, Book Bloggers, Book Vloggers, Goodreads ReviewersReviewers or reporters in this category must provide URLs, social media links, number of social media followers and other relevant information. Make your case to attend in the Comments section of the Media Accreditation Form. Book ReviewersIf you are a member of the National Book Critics Circle, a Publishers Weekly book reviewer or Foreign JournalistsIf you are a non-U.S. journalist located outside the United States and wish to attend the U.S. Book Show in New York at NYU on May 23–24, 2023, fill out the Media Accreditation Form and include a request in the U.S. Book Show Registration on Days of ShowAll members of the media must fill out the Media Accreditation Form in advance. Once you complete the Media Accreditation Form, you will receive instructions on next steps to claim your press badge. Please review the media qualifications to determine if you qualify for a press pass. Media or news organizations may register multiple journalists, editors or reviewers by filling out the form one time. You will see the option to add more names to your list on the Media Accreditation Form. If you have questions, contact us. Do I Need to Register for the Show?Fill out the Media Accreditation Form and follow the instructions you receive to claim your press badge. Your Media Badge and How It WorksFor in-person live and virtual livestreaming participation, you will log in for the U.S. Book Show using your email. If you already have a password, you’ll use that. If not, you’ll “create an account” at the show dashboard. Then you may customize your badge. If you have a question about your media badge or applying for the media accreditation, contact us. Your Media Badge grants you access to the entire U.S. Book Show including all live and livestreaming programming—keynote addresses, author panels, trade and agent panels, virtual exhibit hall, programs, panels and networking. See the entire program here. Media Contact: |
| Please note! Accreditation is not guaranteed. Last updated: February 5, 2023 |
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Press Releases
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