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U.S. Book Show will feature a variety of keynote speakers, editor and author panels, and special timely and topical library, bookselling and industry programming.
Attendees enjoyed a packed schedule and have a front row seat to seasoned, debut and emerging voices.
Editors’ Picks panels will feature Fall 2023 (August–December) books, chosen and highlighted by Publishers Weekly‘s editors in selected categories. These panels will give attendees an up-close opportunity to hear the “story behind the story” from each book’s editor.
Author panels will bring together some of the brightest and talented creators of content to discuss their upcoming books in depth with industry expert moderators.
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MAY 22
MONDAY, MAY 22 | VIRTUAL |
HighlightsMore information coming soon! AAPI Community in Conversations“AAPI Community in Conversations,” featuring authors, creators and librarians. The special livestreaming event centers around Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voices, books, cultures and experiences. The program is a collaborative effort from the University of South Carolina’s Augusta Baker Endowed Chair and Penguin Random House Library Marketing. (Livestreamed to a virtual audience) Industry PanelsIndustry panels for professionals discussing important topics impacting publishing. (Livestreamed to a virtual audience) |
MAY 23
TUESDAY, MAY 23 | IN-PERSON & LIVESTREAMED |
Libraries Are Essential sponsored by OverDriveThe U.S. Book Show acknowledges a simple fact: America’s libraries are more than just a key marketplace for publishers and authors, they are bedrock institutions, anchors in our communities, vital to the health of our democracy and society, and crucial to our reading and literary cultures. The 2023 Libraries Are Essential program will again feature an array of voices and perspectives from the library community. (Livestreamed to a virtual audience) AALA PresentationsAmerican Association of Literary Agents presents a day of in-person educational programming designed for agents, editors, and publishing professionals. The much-anticipated day will feature panels and learning sessions, bringing the industry together for continuing education around issues of mutual interest. Schedule to be announced in early April! (Livestreamed to a virtual audience) Comics and Graphic Novels Books & AuthorsThis one-day event presents children’s and adult comics and graphic novels, featuring celebrated and debut authors and illustrators will be held in-person at NYU in front of a live audience and will be livestreamed to a virtual audience. (In-person at NYU and livestreamed to a virtual audience) *Tickets to the in-person events are limited but attendees can watch virtually from anywhere! |
MAY 24
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 | IN-PERSON & LIVESTREAMED | |
Track I: Adult Books & AuthorsThis session presents adult books, featuring celebrated and debut authors titles will be held in-person at NYU in front of a live audience and will be livestreamed to a virtual audience. (In-person at NYU and livestreamed to a virtual audience) Track II: Children’s Books & AuthorsThis session presents children’s and young adult books, featuring celebrated and debut authors will be held in-person at NYU in front of a live audience and will be livestreamed to a virtual audience. (In-person at NYU and livestreamed to a virtual audience) *Tickets to the in-person events are limited but attendees can watch virtually from anywhere! | |
 | Meg MedinaAward-winning author, Newbery Medalist and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature 2023–2024 |
MAY 25
THURSDAY, MAY 25 | VIRTUAL | |
Track I: PW Editors’ Picks: Children’s & Young Adult BooksGet the story behind the story with the return of PW‘s editors’ picks panels. This session presents PW editors in conversation with the editors of forthcoming children’s and young adult books. (Livestreamed to a virtual audience) Track II: PW Editors’ Picks: Adult BooksGet the story behind the story with the return of PW‘s editors’ picks panels. This session presents PW editors in conversation with the editors of forthcoming adult books. (Livestreamed to a virtual audience) |