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National : Co-Founders of The African American Pavilion
at BookExpo America, Tony Rose,
Publisher/CEO, Amber Communications Group, Inc.
and Adrienne Ingrum, CEO, Adrienne
Ingrum L.L.C., former founding Associate Publisher of
Black Issues Book Review have signed a new agreement with
BookExpo America/Reed Expositions to manage the 4th
Annual African American Pavilion/BEA and produce the
African American Pavilion Welcoming Reception
and The African Pavilion Pavilion Awards Reception at
BookExpo America, John Jacob Javits Convention Center,
May 31- June 3, 2007, New York City.
"The response by the exhibitors and the book publishing
industry to the 2006 African American Pavilion at BookExpo America
was tremendous and powerful", stated Pavilion co-founder Rose.
"The pavilion hosted some of the giants in the African American
Publishing Industry such as: Haki Madhubuti,
Third World Press; Kassahun Checole, Africa World
Press/Red Sea Press; Wade and Cheryl Hudson, Just
Us Books; Zane, Strebor Books International/Atria
Books-Simon and Schuster; Vickie Stringer, Triple
Crown Publications; and Ken Smikle, Black Issues
Book Review".
BookExpo America, one of the largest book
trade exhibits in the world provides independent African American
book publishers, self publishers, authors, African American
imprints at major publishing houses, distributors, literary
agents, publicists, librarians, and bookstore owners with exposure
to more than 80,000 book buyers and booksellers from
across the world.
"This year", according to Rose, "because the BEA is in New York
City, we can expect the largest African American Pavilion/BEA
ever. With over 20,000 BEA attendees crossing up
and down the Pavilion aisles. There will be huge opportunities to
learn, share, educate, buy, sell and network, and the African
American Pavilion provides our exhibitors the lowest discounted
booth prices at the BookExpo America".
Some of the illustrious speakers and awardees at the 2006
African American Pavilion Welcoming reception and Awards programs
were: George C. Fraser, FraserNet,
PowerNetworking Conference; Terrie Williams, The
Terrie Williams Agency; Haki Madhubuti, Third
World Press; W. Paul Coates, Black Classic Press;
Wade and Cheryl Hudson, Just Us Books; Relentless
Aaron, Relentless L.L.C.; Patricia Schroeder,
The Association of American Publishers; Faye Childs,
BlackBoard Multi Media Entertainment; Tonya Evans-Walls,
Esq., Legal Write Publications; Heather Covington,
Author, 2007 NAACP Image Awards Finalist; Barbara A.
Reynolds, Reynolds Rap; Sunny Sana,
Karibu Books; Renee Flagler, Aspicomm Media, Inc.
and Lynette C. Velasco, Black Americans in
Publishing.
This year's 2007 African American Pavilion at BookExpo
America Reception and Awards Program Keynote Speaker is
none other than the legendary Max Rodriguez,
Founder of the Harlem Book Fair and
Publisher of QBR: The Black Book Review..
More speakers and Pavilion events will be announced over the
next few months.
The African American Pavilion at BookExpo America was founded
in 2004 by: Tony Rose, Amber Communications
Group, Inc., Adrienne Ingrum, Adrienne Ingrum,
L.L.C. and Niani Colom, Genesis Press.
2004, 2005 and 2006 AFRICAN AMERICAN PAVILION EXHIBITORS
INCLUDED:
Africa World Press/Red Sea Press; African American Literature
Book Club (AALBC.com); Afrikan World Book Distributors; Alight!
New York Grit Books; Amber Communications Group Inc.; Aphesis
Publishing; Arc Type Press; Austin Publishing; Barry Nix; The
Beckham Publications Group Inc.; Blacast Entertainment/
Urbanbooksonline.com; Black Americans In Publishing; BlackBoard
Entertainment Media Group; Black Issues Book Review; Black Print
Publishing; Brooklyn Christian Center; Brown Erotic Publishing;
C&B Books Distribution; Color Bridge, LLC; Delores Quinerly Press;
FYOS; Genesis Press; Hilton Publishing; Just Like Me Books; Just
Us Books, Inc.; K Harris Publishing, Inc.; Kaden Publishing;
Kidding Around Entertainment; Lefall and Company; Kinship Press;
Literally Speaking Press; Maria Falconer; Mirror-Gibbs Publishing;
Nile Publishing; Nunes Productions; People Skills International;
Power Play Media; Publishing Associates; Q-Boro Books; Relentless
LLC; Ruby Burke; Silver Maple Publications; Strebor Books
International; Third World Press; Triple Crown Publications; Urban
Ministries; Walk Worthy Press; Who's Who Publishing; W. James
Richardson; Writing for the Lord Ministries.
This year's AAP/BEA associate committee is: Yvonne Rose,
Associate Publisher, Amber Communications Group, Inc., / Director;
Troy Johnson, Founder of AALBC.com / Exhibitor
Relations; Katura Hudson, Director, Just Us Books
/ Exhibitor relations; Carol Rogers and Brenda Piper,
C&B Book Distribution / Exhibitor Relations; Heather
Covington, Disilgold.com / Promotions;
Phil Andrews, PA Public Relations / Director of
Publicity; and Clara Villarosa, African American
Book Selling Professionals / Special Events.
BOOK EXPO UPDATE
Here is where you will find out the most recent news on Book
Expo updates, new exhibitors, special guest speakers and more.
We've provided a link to all updates on the
www.Disilgold.com EVENTS LINK. Updated often.
FOR EXHIBITING INFORMATION:
For exhibiting information at the African American Pavilion at
BookExpo America contact BEA sales manager Mike Carlucci
at 203-840- 5625; Email:
mcarlucci@reedexpo.com , or Tony Rose
amberbk@aol.com with your name, company name and
phone number. Please continue to scroll down.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Phil Andrews, PA Public Relations - Director of
Publicity, The African American Pavilion at BookExpo America.
718-380-2062 or email: cbbookspr@aol.com
ATTENTION EXHIBITORS @ BOOK EXPO AMERICA:
Amber Communications Group, Inc.; Adrienne Ingrum,
L.L.C. ; Just Us Books; QBR The Black
Book Review; The African American Literary Book Club (AALBC;
and BookExpo America Invite............
Independent African American Book Publishers, Self Publishers,
Authors, Black Interest Imprints at Major Publishing Houses,
Literary Agents, and Publicists to exhibit at the African American
Publishers Pavilion at Book Expo America, John Jacob Javits
Convention Center, New York City, May 31- June 3, 2007.
African-American Pavilion at Book Expo America 2007
The 4600 square feet of joint exhibit space will showcase
African-American books, authors, products and publishers. In 2004
the African-American Pavilion was successfully launched as the
largest collective of black publishers ever at Book Expo America.
The 2005 numbers were astonishing! The 2006 numbers were
phenomenal!!
Past exhibitors and attendees include African World Press;
Afrikan World Book Distributors; ALight! New York Grit Books;
Amber Communications Group, Inc.; Austin Publishing/Kaden
Publishing; Blacast Entertainment/Color Bridge, LLC; Black Issues
Book Review; Black print Publishing; FYOS Entertainment; Genesis
Press; Hilton Publishing; Just Like Me Books; Just Us Books;
Literally Speaking Press; Q-Boro Books; Relentless L.L.C.; Strebor
Books International; Third World Press; Urban Ministries; Walk
Worthy Press; Who's Who Publishing; Writing For the Lord
Ministries.
Over the years, booksellers and others have noted how difficult
it is to find the African-American Publishing Industry
Professionals. The Pavilion centralizes African American books,
products and interest in one area, making it easier to find. Also,
the Pavilion brings more energy, ambiance, and emphasis to
African-American themes at Book Expo America.
The African American Pavilion Package includes (but is not
limited) to the following:
SAVE IF YOU RESERVE SPACE BY APRIL 2007.
10*10 package-$3077 (30% Discount off publisher pricing)
includes 8 badges.
10*20 package-$5862 (30% Discount off publisher pricing)
includes 10 badges.
Premium Small Press $2175 (80 sq. ft) NO combining
/ includes 4 badges.
Small Press $1350 (48 sq. ft) NO combining / includes 2
badges
Agents $1300 (48 sq. ft) Meeting Room privileges*
Publicists $1300 (48 sq. ft) Meeting Room Privileges*
No package substitutions. However, pricing is available for
just space on 10x10's and 10x20's only.
ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE
All packages include carpet, (1) draped table and (2)
Side chairs.
All packages included individual listing on web and
official directory. (deadline April 5th)
Specific booth location w/in Pavilion will be assigned.
Badge allotment determined by size per official show
rules.
Payment policy: 100% financial commitment w/in 14 days
of securing space - NO refunds.
Pavilion Show floor signage- (Banner) Recognized as
official BEA Pavilion.
Pavilion will be promoted in the directory, website,
QBR The Black Book Review.
SPECIAL FEATURES FOR 2007
Special exhibitors placement in The African American Pavilion
for Children's Publishers and Self Publishers.
Literary agents booth, with private meeting room privileges.
Publicists booth, with private meeting room privileges.
Listing in Book Expo America master directory.
Listing on Book Expo America Website directory.
Full page ad in QBR The Black Book Review.
For further information on the African American Pavilion and
Book Expo America please visit:
WWW.BOOKEXPOAMERICA.COM
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