BookExpo 2018 in New York City!

Every year as summer begins to heat up, the publishing industry invades the Javits Center for a one-of-a-kind book lovers’ extravaganza: BookExpo! The Bright team was out in force, championing our authors and illustrators, spotting many a Bright book on shelves, front-and-center displays, and in one case, blown up onto a flyer the size of a three-story building (flattering to the fantastic James Lancett, to say the least!). See below for our snapshots from all three days of the convention.

James’ illustration for Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein literally could not be missed!

Aura Lewis’ distinctive color pallette made Gloria’s Voice easy to spot on the Sterling shelves.

Agents Anne and James about to embark on BEA adventures on day one!

The Boy and the Giant by David Litchfield, looking gorgeous at the Abrams booth.

Sneak peek of the sequel to Princesses Wear Pants, illustrated by Eva Byrne and publishing with Abrams in September! One of the many perks of BEA is getting a look at books long before their publication date.

What a lovely sight: two Bright artists (Jennie Poh and Ben Mantle side by side at Top That!

Janet Lawler at her signing for Fright School at the Albert Whitman & Company booth.

We love our collaborators! Peachtree Art Director Nicki Carmack with Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers: Celebrating Animal Underdogs, illustrated by Bright artist Steph Laberis.

Anne with author Robie Harris, author of Crash! Boom! A Math Tale, illustrated by Chris Chatterton.

Joshua Heinsz and Alea Marley’s glorious colors at the Little Bee Books booth.

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Until next year, friends in publishing and fellow book lovers!