BEA and the American Library Association issued a joint statement explaining that their discussions of co-locating and co-managing the two shows have come to an end. “Many are aware that ALA has been talking with Reed Exhibitions (BookExpo America) about the possibility of co-locating the ALA Annual Conference and BookExpo America. The American Library Association and BookExpo America are today jointly announcing that discussions regarding any co-location of the two events have been concluded. “Communication from exhibitors, attendees and association members indicated that each show is serving its constituency, and after extensive discussion, the ALA Executive Board determined that current […]