Still Time to Plan Breakfast and Lunch With BEA Authors -- Pre-Registration Deadline Extended

Booksellers planning their meal with BEA authors this year should purchase their tickets to special events now. And, please note, the pre-registration deadline for discounted attendee badges has been extended until April 15.

This year's roster of high caliber speakers include: Maurice Sendak, Tony Kushner, Kate DiCamillo, John Lithgow, Brad Meltzer, Walter Mosley, Janet Evanovich, Queen Noor, Reynolds Price, Stephen Carter, Pete Hamill, Roone Arledge, Christopher Reeve, Pat Conroy, Jean Auel, Al Gore and Tipper Gore, Tim O'Brien, Paul Auster, Francine Prose and Oscar Hijuelos.

For specific times, dates and ticket costs, please visit the BEA Web site at www.bookexpoamerica.com or call (800) 840-5614.