We're an Open Book
Last weekend Kat and I attend the first ever BookCon in NYC. The one day event offered panels, autographing and chances for fans to connect with publishers. We had to see it for ourselves, so here is our account of BookCon 2014. Based on my experiences here is who I think shined at BookCon.
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GENRE KRYPTONITE [zhahn-ruh kryptonite]
noun
1. That moment when your TBR pile is overflowing, your to-read list on Goodreads is overwhelming, and then you see THIS TYPE OF BOOK it makes it’s way on to your pile, no excuses needed.
Origin: http://bookriot.com/category/genre-kryptonite/
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On May 31st you can find Kat and I at BookCon 2014 in New York City!
We’ve had our ups and downs about going but it is now a go. At the beginning of the year I immediately signed up for Power Readers day since I knew I couldn’t swing all three days of BEA due to another big trip. So, when I got the e-mail that Power Reader’s Day was now BookCon I was. . . skeptical
At first, I didn’t understand their focus on combining pop culture with books. I liked to think BookCon exists because of the popularity of Power Reader’s Day, and those who came to Power Reader’s day came with just the lure of books and reading.
BookCon’s lack of diversity in programming also didn’t help. However, when #WeNeedDiverseBooksstarted their campaign, I was amazed by their accomplishments and how BookCon got its act together and included more diversity plus a #WeNeedDiverseBooks panel.
We will be writing up our experiences and hopefully BookCon will grow into an event that stays after BEA leaves NYC and maybe even branch out to other cities.
Let’s not forget to mention all the Virginia YA authors who will be in the house (Ellen Oh, Maggie Stiefvater, Lamar Giles) . If you live in the New York Area, tickets may still be available for $30.
10am- 11 am
The World Agrees: #WeNeedDiverseBooks
11am-11:30 pm
MacMillian Reading Groups Editor’s Pick Panel
12:30pm – 1:30 pm
BookTuber On-site Meet up
3:00 -3:45
The Evolution of A Book Cover
We are also going to try and stop by the Book Blogger Happy Hour. #BEABloggermeetandDrink
You may also find us noming on a slice of NYC pizza, visiting theE.L.F Store and The Warby Parker Shop
Conversations on diversity are happening all over the bookternet, but they all come down to one thing; we need more diverse books. The numbers in YA and kidlit are especially embarrassing, check out the numbers in this editorial from Walter Dean Meyers in the New York Times.Media does not exist in a vacuum and representation matters. And not just so readers can see themselves in books, but so readers can have experiences outside of their world view.
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I’ve been wanting to share this post for a while !
If you’ve seen my Bookshelf-spration board on Pinterest you can tell I’ve been wanting to do a bookshelf overhaul. A while ago, I was gifted two of the Target Room Essential 5-shelf bookcases (These go on sale for 29$ often !) and went to town.
I liked the old black bookcase, it was barely a year old, so instead of throwing it out completely I took off the top portion and pushed it in the corner for extra book storage. I also took down the floating bookcases….
A couple of weekends ago, Kat and I headed to Arlington, VA to attend the first ever NoVA (Northern Virginia) Teen Book Festival ! When I first saw this event pop up on Twitter I was so excited to see a large YA event in Virginia.
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