BookExpo America

BookExpo America (commonly referred to within the book publishing industry as BEA) was an annual book trade fair in the United States. BEA was almost always held in a major city over four days in late May and/or early June. Nearly all significant book publishers in the United States, and many from abroad, had booths and exhibits at BEA, and used the fair as an opportunity to showcase upcoming titles, sell current books, socialize with colleagues from other publishing houses, and sell and buy subsidiary rights and international rights. Authors, librarians, and buyers for book retailers also attended the event.

In later years, it was accompanied by the spin-off event BookCon, a literature fan convention oriented towards the general public.