How to help Harvey and Irma victims

Many JacketFlap members have reached out to me wanting to get involved with helping the victims of Harvey and Irma.

Below are a few ways to get involved!

Donate Money
Make sure it is a real charity. The Salvation Army is accepting donations. Call 800-SAL-ARMY to see how you can help. Check Charity Watch https://www.charitywatch.org/home and GiveWell http://www.givewell.org to make sure the charities you are donating to are legitimate. Unfortunately, during hard times, greedy people take advantage of people in need.

Give Blood!
Red Cross is the best place to donate blood. To find a local blood drive go to http://www.redcross.org/give-blood

Help Foster a Pet! Reach out to Austin Pets Alive https://www.austinpetsalive.org/hurricane-harvey-evacuations/

There is a school board election happening next Tuesday in Los Angeles on May 16th.

We are expecting only 1% of LA to come out and vote! If ever there was a time to jump in and get involved, it is now. If you can vote - do so!

Kids can't vote, but you can!

"Don't expect to see a change if you don't make one."

If you live in California - join speakupparents.org

California’s future depends on the quality of our public education system – a system that is not effectively serving most children in California.

Education policy is driven by decisions made in Sacramento and in local school districts, while parents – the most important and best advocates for kids – historically have not had a meaningful voice in the process.

Speak UP is an organization founded by parents who want to change that dynamic and improve public education in California. Our strategy is to engage our parent partners around the issues that are important to them – starting at the most local level – and bring them together to build a larger community of advocates.

When parents understand the decision-making process and recognize that systemic change is within their power, they will raise their collective voice as advocates and voters. Working as a community, we will drive the necessary policy changes to promote high-quality public education for all California children. Speak UP will build an enduring organization that will have a lasting impact on electoral results and legislation. 

The mission of Speak UP is to engage, educate and activate parents and community members to advocate for excellent, equitable public education at their children’s schools, in their communities, with elected representatives and at the ballot box.

http://speakupparents.org/

Milk+Bookies - Read Give Grow!

My amazing friend Meredith Alexander has a program called Milk + Bookies!  Go to http://www.milkandbookies.org/ and see how you can get involved with this incredible organization!

Read!

It’s what Milk+Bookies is all about, spreading the love of reading to those who can’t afford books of
their own.

Give!

Well, that AND service learning. Milk+Bookies teaches kids the importance of giving, and instills in them self-confidence, pride and a sense of goodwill – all wonderful byproducts of the Milk+Bookies brand of philanthropy.

Grow!

So how does Milk+Bookies foster literacy and service learning? By providing all of the tools, resources, support and instruction required for anyone to host their own Milk+Bookies parties. At these “book-raisers,” children are invited to choose, inscribe and donate books to their local peers in need and want of appropriate reading material.

Leaders + Readers

A continuation of our “Read! Give! Grow!” philosophy, Leaders + Readers is a program designed to encourage student volunteers in the Los Angeles community to organize book drives to benefit another Los Angeles based “sister” school.

The goal of every Leaders+Readers Book Drive is to flood underserved Los Angeles schools with books to support learning and academic excellence AND allow students to gain experience with leadership and community service. In the 2014-2015 school year, we were able to raise 55,800 books!

Email bookdrives@milkandbookies.org to find out how YOUR school can become a host or recipient with Leaders + Readers!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKuHAUhFKxk

5 thought provoking books to read this summer!

1)  The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie

2)  And Tango Makes Three, Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell

3)  The Bluest Eye, by Toni Morrison

4)  It’s Perfectly Normal, by Robie Harris

5)  The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky

Shout out to Dan Santat for his book The Adventures of Beekle winning the Caldecott

Congratulations to longtime JacketFlap member Dan Santat. Dan was awarded the Caldecott for his book The Adventures of Beekle. Congratulations Dan!

From Kirkus:

If an imaginary friend is unimagined, does it become a real friend?

Beekle (a crowned white gumdrop of lovable cuteness) lives on a fantastic island with other creatures “waiting to be imagined by a real child.” After seeing his companions leave, one by one, Beekle loses faith that he will ever “be picked and given a special name,” and so he does “the unimaginable” and ventures forth to find his friend. Upon arriving at a port city, he observes adults going about their daily lives in monochrome, dingy settings that lack any spark of color or vitality. Perspectives that often isolate the tiny Beekle in corners or surround him with large figures accentuate his loneliness. Everything changes when he arrives at a playground awash in color and sees children playing with their imaginary friends—many of whom had been on his island. But even here, he still cannot find his special friend. Feeling sad, he climbs a tree, and from his perch, he hears a voice calling to him. Lo and behold, he meets his special friend, Alice. She’s imagined him after all, as evidenced by the picture he retrieves for her, which is of himself handing her a picture. In a delightful comic sequence, the pair become acquainted, and “the world began to feel a little less strange."

Just in time for Valentine's Day!

If you have Bitcoin and someone special in your life, show how much you love them by buying flowers at Bitroses.com. Use coupon code: JF2015 and receive $5.00 off your purchase at check out.

Quote of the week!

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” 
- Mark Twain

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Volunteer Program April 18-19, 2015

April 18 - 19, 2015

Festival of Books Volunteer Program

Repost from The Los Angeles Times Website

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.

The Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: Bring together the people who create books and the people who love to read them. The Festival was an immediate success and has become Southern California's major literary event, now celebrating its 20th year! The 2015 Festival will be held on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 at the University of Southern California and we would love to have you join us as a volunteer.

Last year 153,500 people attended the Festival, which featured over a hundred ticketed author events, children’s storytelling, poetry readings, book signings and nearly 500 exhibitor booths.  The Festival’s success has been due in part to the generous assistance of volunteers who welcomed attendees, assisted with registration, staffed author events, supervised book signings and much more.

Some details about volunteering: 

• Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.  You cannot bring children under the age of 18 with you during your shift. 
• Volunteers will receive free parking, shuttle service from the parking lot, and lunch. 
• We will provide t-shirts for volunteers to wear and keep after the event.  (Please wear khaki, or beige pants or shorts.) 
• The majority of volunteer activities require being on your feet for most of your shift. Please wear comfortable shoes.
• Volunteer shifts last 3 - 4 hours, and you may sign up for as many shifts as you wish for one or both days. You may sign up for overlapping shifts and work the duration of the hours for those shifts.
• If you're flexible as to when you can work, when you sign up online, indicate which shifts you could work, and check the box indicating you'll work any ONE of the shifts indicated. If you'd like to work multiple shifts, check the box indicating you'll work ALL shifts selected. 
• Most volunteer positions are assigned when you check-in on the day of event. There are a few assignemnts with special time requirements (author escorts, registration, etc.) that you can express interest in as part of the online registration process. 

If you are a volunteer with strong leadership qualities, you might be interested in our Bookworm program.  This program rewards volunteers who provide leadership and commitment above and beyond the norm. Bookworms will be selected from those volunteers who agree to serve as Area Captains for an entire day of the Festival and attend a special training session. Bookworm roles include managing panel rooms, taking charge of Information Booths, supervising volunteers at Booksignings and other leadership activities. In addition to receiving a special shirt to wear at the Festival and other perks, Bookworms will be recognized in the Festival of Books program. While most Bookworms are veteran volunteers of the Festival of Books, we will still consider your interest if you are a first-time volunteer. If you wish to be considered as a bookworm for the first time, in addition to filling out the online application linked below, please email a resume that tells us a bit about your work experience.  If selected, you will be notified by the first week in March. 

If you experience any difficulties registering online please email us or call the volunteer hotline at (213) 237-6503 and leave a message. Further information about the Festival of Books and other L.A. Times events is available on the Los Angeles Times Signature Events page. For any specific volunteer-related questions, e-mail Larry Deckel, Volunteer Coordinator.

After you have registered, full information about volunteering, including a map and parking passes for both orientation and the day(s) of event will be sent to you via U.S. mail the during the first week of April.

If you have already registered and find you are unable to attend and must cancel as a volunteer, please email us as far in advance as possible and let us know so we can offer your space to someone else!http://www.troutco.com/fob/

Upcoming Book Events for February and March 2015 Domestic & International

United States Upcoming Book Events for February and March 2015


American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting
Where: Chicago, IL
When: Jan. 30th – Feb. 3rd 2015
Web site: http://exhibitors.ala.org/

Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Where: NY, NY
When: Feb. 6-8, 2015
Web site: http://www.scbwi.org/2015-annual-winter-conference-in-new-york/

San Francisco Writers Conference
Where: San Francisco
When: February 12-15, 2015
Web site: https://sfwriters.org/

West Coast Writers Conference – The Big Story
Where: Van Nuys, Calif.
When: February 20-22, 2015
Web site: www.wcwriters.com/genrela/index.html

SleuthFest 2015
Where: Orlando, Fla.
When: Feb. 26–Mar. 1, 2015
Web site: http://sleuthfest.com/

International Upcoming Book Events for February and March 2015

Cairo International Book Fair, 
Where: Cairo, Egypt
When: January - February 2015
Web site: http://www.cairobookfair.org/

Kolkata Book Fair
Where: Kolkata, India
When: January 28 –February 8, 2015
Web site: http://www.kolkatabookfair.net/information15.php

Jerusalem International Book Fair,
Where: Jerusalem, Israel
When: February 8-12, 2015
Web site: http://www.jerusalembookfair.com/

Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE),
Where: Taipei, Taiwan
When: February 11-16, 2015
Web site: http://www.tibe.org.tw/enhtml

San Miguel Writers Conference
Where: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
When: Feb. 11–15, 2015
Web site: sanmiguelwritersconference2014.org

New Delhi World Book Fair
Where: New Delhi, India
When: Feb. 14–22, 2015
Web site: www.newdelhiworldbookfair.gov.in/

Vilnius Book Fair
Where: Vilnius, Lithuania
When: Feb. 19–22
Web site: http://www.eventseye.com/fairs/f-vilnius-book-fair-4062-1.html

Brussels Book Fair
Where: Brussels, Belgium
When: Feb. 26- MARCH 2, 2015
Web site: flb.be/

Dublin Book Festival
Where: Dublin, Ireland
When: Mar. 4-6, 2015
Web site: http://joobili.com/dublin_book_festival_dublin_12850/

Leipzig Book Fair
Where: Leipzig, Germany
When: Mar. 12–15, 2015
Web site: www.leipziger-buchmesse.de/

Paris Book Fair (Salon du Livre)
Where: Paris, France
When: Mar. 20–23, 2015
Web site: www.salondulivreparis.com/

Bologna Children’s Book Fair
Where: Bologna, Italy
When: Mar. 30–April 2, 2015
Web site: www.bookfair.bolognafiere.it/home/878.html

THE WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS SHORT STORY CONTEST

by We Need Diverse Books 

The We Need Diverse Books Short Story Contest

We Need Diverse Books (“WNDB”) is a grassroots organization created to address the lack of diverse, non-majority narratives in children’s literature. WNDB is committed to the ideal that embracing diversity will lead to acceptance, empathy, and ultimately equality. We recognize all diverse experiences, including (but not limited to) LGBTQIA, people of color, gender diversity, people with disabilities, and ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities. Our mission is to promote or amplify diversification efforts and increase visibility for diverse books and authors, with a goal of empowering a wide range of readers in the process.

WNDB is proud to announce that Phoebe Yeh, VP/Publisher of Crown Books for Young Readers/Random House, has acquired publication rights to the Middle Grade WNDB Anthology, working title “Stories For All Of Us.” Ellen Oh, President of WNDB, will edit the anthology, which will have a January 2017 release date. Contributing authors include: Kwame Alexander, Sherman Alexie, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Pena, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Rachel Renee Russell, and Jacqueline Woodson.

The anthology will be in memory of Walter Dean Myers and it will be inspired by his quote: “Once I began to read, I began to exist.” Every new story contribution to this anthology will be by a diverse author.

WNDB is proud to announce that the anthology will have one story reserved for a previously unpublished diverse author. WNDB will fill that slot via a short story contest. The winner will be included in the anthology and will receive a payment of $1000 US.

General Rules

• Entries will be accepted after 9:00AM EST on April 27th until 5:00PM EST on May 8th, 2015. Any submission made prior to or after the entry period will not be considered.
• Entry is free.
• Submissions will not be returned.
• All applicants must include a 75 word bio and headshot.
• Winner will be announced on June 15, 2015.

Short Story Rules

• All submissions (short story or illustrated story) must be in English and never before published in any medium, print or digital.
• Submissions must be no longer than 5000 words.
• All submissions must be electronic and sent to the following email address: contest@diversebooks.org

• All submissions must also be appropriate for a middle grade audience, ages 8 to 12.
• If your submission is illustrated, it must be in a graphic novel format, but no longer than 10 pages.
• Illustrations must be submitted electronically. Do NOT mail hard copy submissions to WNDB. They will not be reviewed, nor will they be returned.

Eligibility

• Open to diverse writers from all diverse backgrounds (as defined above). Applicants must include this information in their bio.
• Open to diverse writers who have not been published in a traditional print fiction book format, including self-pubbed, independents, small and medium publishing houses, in all genres whether for the children’s or adult market.
• EXCEPTION – Short story publication credit in a magazine, literary journal, or periodical will not disqualify the applicant.

Prizes

• First prize winner will receive an award of $1000 plus their entry will be published as part of the WNDB Anthology to be released by Crown Books for Young Readers/Random House Children’s Books in January 2017.
• Two runner-up winners will receive honorable mentions and awards of $250 each.

PLEASE NOTE: 

Any submissions sent in before the entry period will be deleted, the email address flagged, and the author automatically disqualified.

FAQs

Who can apply?

We recognize anyone from a diverse background, including but not limited to, LGBTQIA, people of color, gender diversity, people with disabilities, and ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities currently marginalized in North America.

What should the story be about?

It can be about anything as long as it relates to the prompt “Once I began to read, I began to exist” and a diverse experience. The story must also be appropriate for a middle grade audience, ages 8 to 12.

What about a submission in verse?

We accept submissions in free verse only.

What about entries that are a combo of both text and graphics? For example, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid format? Are they acceptable?

Absolutely!

Do the winners get free copies of the book? How many?

The winner will receive 1 copy of the Anthology when it is published.

Are joint authors for a project okay?

As long as both authors are diverse as defined above. Joint authors will share any prizes given by WNDB.

Is non-fiction acceptable? 

No.

Does having a mental illness qualify as having a diverse background?

WNDB recognizes mental illness as a disability and therefore part of our definition of diversity.

What genres are eligible? Fantasy, historical, contemporary, etc?

Submission can be of any genre as long as it is MG (middle-grade).

My self-published book is no longer in print/on the market. Does this disqualify me as an author?

If we can search your name and find a published book online anywhere, you will be disqualified.

Does the exception for a short story publication credit extend to a credit in an anthology series?

The exception only applies to short story credit in a magazine, literary journal, or periodical.

If I’m white am I disqualified?

If you self-identify as a diverse person from one of the definitions stated above, you are still eligible.

If I’m disqualified for this anthology, will I remain eligible for for future opportunities?

We cannot say at this time.

Do authors have to be over 18?

Parental consent will be required upon signing of contract if the winning author is under the age of 18.

What if I’m already published in a language other than English?

Previously published authors in any language are not eligible. The only exception is if the published work is a short story credit in a magazine, literary journal, or periodical.

Can international authors apply?

As long as your submitted work is in English and you are not a previously published author.

What if I have a question not covered in this FAQ?

You can email questions to contest@diversebooks.org. While we can’t answer every email personally, we will post any new and relevant questions directly to this FAQ.

January Book Conference reminders!

Reminder of upcoming book conferences coming your way in January 2015! Happy Conferencing!

United States

Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con

Where: New Orleans, La.

When: JANUARY 9-10-11, 2015

FRI-SAT-SUN

Web site: www.wizardworld.com/home-neworleans.html

Digital Book World Conference & Expo

Where: New York, N.Y.

When: Jan. 13–15, 2015

Web site:

http://conference.digitalbookworld.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=90839&tabid=195530&

Wizard World Portland Comic-Con

Where: Portland, Ore.

When: Jan. 23–26; 2015 

Web site: http://www.wizardworld.com/portland.html

American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting

Where: Chicago, IL

When: Jan. 30^th – Feb. 3^rd 2015

Web site: http://exhibitors.ala.org

CDW! - Carpe diem Wednesday!

Poetry and I have never been friends. Although I love to read it and listen to it, writing it is has always been a whole other beast.  That said, I decided today, I would seize the day, and take on that  beast. Good, bad, or indifferent, it felt great to write it and take a stab at something new. 

Carpe diem! 

See You Later, Frustration!

Frustration, Frustration go away

I don’t want to feel you in my body today.

You make my stomach hurt and I feel tight in my chest

Some days it is hard to take you and I need a rest.

My mom says taking deep breaths is the best thing to do

And I try to do that, but frustration, you are making me feel so blue.

My dad tries to tickle it out of me and sometimes that works,

But this time it is not going away, and I still feel it lurks.

Suddenly, my dog licks my foot, and I feel a twinge better

I finally feel able to get dressed and put on my sweater.

My bird on its perch tweets to me a hello

And I take a deep-down belly breath and let that frustration finally go.

Frustration you are not going to get the best of me today

The breath, the tickle, lick and tweet will help me get through this day.

Wearable Art from Books

Scrolling through my Facebook feed today, I came upon this website that I had to share with my JacketFlap community.  Imagine your favorite classic American novels  i.e., The Great Gatsby or Moby Dick or classic British novels i.e.,  Pride and Prejudice or The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes or the great works by Shakespeare such as Hamlet or Romeo and Juliet and having every word and every line of these stories on a t-shirt.  You can wear the entire story on your body.  
FYI, I have no connection with this site AT ALL - but wanted to share it with all of you because it is super cool!  http://www.litographs.com/

'Tis the season to calendar the book conferences to attend in 2015!

Ho Ho Ho!...'Tis the season to start planning for upcoming book conferences in 2015.  The early bird gets the worm, or at least the possibility for cheaper flights and hotels, therefore scroll through the list below of many domestic and international book conferences taking place in the new year. 

Happy Conferences!

United States

Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con

Where: New Orleans, La.

When: JANUARY 9-10-11, 2015

FRI-SAT-SUN

Web site: www.wizardworld.com/home-neworleans.html

Digital Book World Conference & Expo

Where: New York, N.Y.

When: Jan. 13–15, 2015

Web site:

http://conference.digitalbookworld.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=90839&tabid=195530&

Wizard World Portland Comic-Con

Where: Portland, Ore.

When: Jan. 23–26; 2015

Web site: http://www.wizardworld.com/portland.html

American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting

Where: Chicago, IL

When: Jan. 30^th – Feb. 3^rd 2015

Web site: http://exhibitors.ala.org

Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators

Where: NY, NY

When: Feb. 6-8, 2015

Web site: http://www.scbwi.org/2015-annual-winter-conference-in-new-york/

San Francisco Writers Conference

Where: San Francisco

When: February 12-15, 2015

Web site: https://sfwriters.org/

West Coast Writers Conference – The Big Story

Where: Van Nuys, Calif.

When: February 20-22, 2015

Web site: www.wcwriters.com/genrela/index.html

Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP)

Where: Minneapolis

When: April 8 - 11, 2015

Web site: https://www.awpwriter.org/awp_conference/

SleuthFest 2015

Where: Orlando, Fla.

When: Feb. 26–Mar. 1, 2015

Web site: http://sleuthfest.com

Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con

Where: Sacramento, Calif.

When: JUNE 19-20-21, 2015

Web site: www.wizardworld.com/sacramento.html

South By Southwest

Where: Austin, Texas

When: Mar. 13–17, 2015

Web site: sxsw.com/

EPICon

Where: San Antonio, Texas

When: March 13 - 14, 2015

Web site: www.epicorg.com/epicon.html

Unicorn Writers Conference

Where: Portland, Conn.

When: Mar. 14, 2015

Web site: www.unicornwritersconference.com/Pages/home.html

PubSmartCon

Where: Charleston, S.C.

When: March 22-24, 2015

Web site: pubsmartcon.com/

WonderCon Anaheim

Where: Anaheim, Calif.

When: April 3, 4, and 5, 2015

Web site: www.comic-con.org/wca

  

Idaho Writers & Readers Rendezvous

Where: Boise, Idaho

When: May 14-16, 2015

Web site: www.IdahoWritersGuild.com/rendezvous/

  

BookExpo America (BEA)

Where: New York, N.Y

When: May 27–May 29, 2015

Web site: www.bookexpoamerica.com/

uPublishU at BEA

Where: New York, N.Y

When: May 30, 2015

Web site: http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/BEA-Conferences/DIY-Authors-Conference/ - page=page-1

ALA Annual Conference

Where: Las Vegas, Nev.

When: June 26–July 1, 2015

Web site: ala14.ala.org/

ThrillerFest IX

Where: New York, N.Y.

When: July 7–11, 2015

Web site: thrillerfest.com/

Comic-Con International: San Diego

Where: San Diego, Calif.

When: July 9–12, 2015

Web site: www.comic-con.org/cci

DragonCon

Where: Atlanta, Ga.

When: September 4 – September 7^th, 2015

Web site: dragoncon.org/index.php

CANADA:

Montreal Book Fair

Where: Montreal, Canada

When: Nov. 19–24, 2014

Web site: www.salondulivredemontreal.com/

Québec International Book Fair

Where: Québec City, Canada

When: Apr. 8–12, 2015

Web site: http://www.silq.ca/

Ontario Writers’ Conference

Where: Ontario, Canada

When: April 24^th-25^th , 2015

Web site: http://thewritersconference.com

International:

Angoulême International Comics Festival

Where: Angoulême, France

When: Jan. 29–Feb. 1, 2015

Web site: www.bdangouleme.com/

Cairo International Book Fair,

Where: Cairo, Egypt


When: January - February 2015

Web site: http://www.cairobookfair.org

Kolkata Book Fair

Where: Kolkata, India


When: January 28 –February 8, 2015

Web site: http://www.kolkatabookfair.net/information15.php

Jerusalem International Book Fair,

Where: Jerusalem, Israel

When: February 8-12, 2015

Web site:http://www.jerusalembookfair.com

Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE),

Where: Taipei, Taiwan


When: February 11-16,  2015

Web site: http://www.tibe.org.tw/enhtml

2014 San Miguel Writers Conference

Where: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

When: Feb. 11–15, 2015

Web site: sanmiguelwritersconference2014.org

New Delhi World Book Fair

Where: New Delhi, India

When: Feb. 14–22, 2015

Web site: www.newdelhiworldbookfair.gov.in/

Vilnius Book Fair

Where: Vilnius, Lithuania

When: Feb. 19–22

Web site: http://www.eventseye.com/fairs/f-vilnius-book-fair-4062-1.html

Brussels Book Fair

Where: Brussels, Belgium

When: Feb. 26- MARCH 2, 2015

Web site: flb.be/

Dublin Book Festival

Where: Dublin, Ireland

When: Mar. 4-6, 2015

Web site: http://joobili.com/dublin_book_festival_dublin_12850/

Leipzig Book Fair

Where: Leipzig, Germany

When: Mar. 12–15, 2015

Web site: www.leipziger-buchmesse.de/

Paris Book Fair (Salon du Livre)

Where: Paris, France

When: Mar. 20–23, 2015

Web site: www.salondulivreparis.com/

Bologna Children’s Book Fair

Where: Bologna, Italy

When: Mar. 30–April 2, 2015

Web site: www.bookfair.bolognafiere.it/home/878.html

London Book Fair

Where: London, England

When: Apr. 14–16, 2015

Web site: www.londonbookfair.co.uk/

St. Petersburg International Book Salon

Where: St. Petersburg, Russia

When: Apr. 23–26, 2015

Web site: http://www.spbbooksalon.ru/

Buenos Aires International Book Fair

Where: Buenos Aires, Argentina

When: Apr. 23–May 11, 2015

Web site: http://www.el-libro.org.ar/

Budapest International Book Festival

Where: Budapest, Hungary

When: Apr. 24–27

Web site: http://www.konyvfesztival.com/

26th Geneva International Book, Press, and Multimedia Fair

Where: Geneva, Switzerland

When: Apr. 29–May 3, 2015

Web site: www.salondulivre.ch/en/

Bogota International Book Fair

Where: Bogota, Colombia

When: Apr. 29–May 12, 2015

Web site: www.feriadellibro.com/

Bogota International Book Fair

Where: Bogota, Colombia


When: April 30 – May 12,  2015

Web site:http://www.feriadellibro.com

Nigeria International Book Fair

Where: Lagos, Nigeria


When: May 6-11, 2015

Web site: http://www.nibfng.org

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Where: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

When: May 7 – May 13, 2015

Web site: www.adbookfair.com/

The Self-Publishing Conference

Where: Leicester, England

When: May 9, 2015

Web site: www.selfpublishingconference.org.uk/

Prague International Book Fair and Literary Festival Book World

Where: Prague, Czech Republic


When: May 14-17, 2015

Web site: http://sk2015.svetknihy.cz/en/

25th Turin International Book Fair

Where: Turin, Italy

When: May 14–18, 2015

Web site: www.salonelibro.it/

Thessaloniki Book Fair

Where: Thessaloniki, Greece

When: May 16- May 19, 2015

Web site: http://www.thessalonikibookfair.com/2013/default.html

Warsaw International Book Fair

Where: Warsaw, Poland

When: May 21 – May 24, 2015

Web site: www.targi-ksiazki.waw.pl/en/

  

Seoul International Book Fair

Where: Seoul, South Korea

When: June 18–22. 2015

Web site: www.sibf.or.kr/

Cape Town Book Fair

Where: Cape Town, South Africa


When: June 19-21, 2015

Web site: http://www.capetownbookfair.com

Tokyo International Book Fair

Where: Tokyo, Japan

When: July 1–4, 2015

Web site: http://www.bookfair.jp/en/

Hong Kong Book Fair

Where: Hong Kong, China

When: July 15–21, 2015

Web site: hkbookfair.hktdc.com/tc/index.aspx

Moscow International Nonfiction Book Fair

Where: Moscow, Russia

When: November 2015

Web site: www.moscowbookfair.ru/

Oslo Book Festival

Where: Oslo, Norway


When: September 18 -20, 2015

Web site: http://www.oslobokfestival.no

Lviv International Book and Literature Festival

Where: Lviv, Ukraine


When: September 2015

Web site: http://bookforum.ua

Colombo International Book Fair

Where: Colombo, Sri Lanka

When: 
September 2015

Web site: http://savi.lk/Association/

Goteborg Book Fair

Where: Goteborg, Sweden


When: September 24 – 27, 2015

Web site:

http://www.goteborg.com/en/Events/s/Events/viewEvent.asp?eventId=26644

International Book Fair LIBER

Where: Barcelona, Spain

When: Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2015

Web site: http://10times.com/liber-spain

Frankfurt Book Fair

Where: Frankfurt, Germany

When: Oct. 2015

Web site: www.book-fair.com/en/

Helsinki Book Fair

Where: Helsinki, Finland

When: Oct. 22–25^th, 2015

Web site: http://www.messukeskus.com/Sites3/Kirjamessut/en/Pages/default.aspx

International Belgrade Book Fair

Where: Belgrade, Serbia

When: Oct. 26–Nov. 2, 2015

Web site: http://www.beogradskisajamknjiga.com/active/en/home.html

Sharjah World Book Fair

Where: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

When: November 2015

Web site: sharjahbookfair.com/

Istanbul Book Fair

Where: Istanbul, Turkey

When: Nov. 21–29^th, 2015

Web site: www.istanbulbookfair.com/

Guadalajara International Book Fair

Where: Guadalajara, Mexico

When: November 2015

Web site: www.fil.com.mx/

Basel Book Fair

Where: Basel, Switzerland

When: November 2015

Web site: www.buchbasel.ch/