| Sumario: | The article highlights the events at the 2004 BookExpo America (BEA). BEA is a comprehensive industry event where you can experience the full scope of book publishing, marketing, distribution and sales. Its goals include expanding the influence of African American works and promoting the Black Publishing Industry making it more profitable, and inclusive for authors, readers and publishers. The American Booksellers Association will host a smorgasbord of classes to hone booksellers' skills. The first African American Publishers Pavilion would be opened during the event. The National Association of Black Book Publishers held its first meeting in New York City at Londell's restaurant in Harlem in March 2004. The organization plans to establish a formal networks for technical assistance and lobbying, create literacy programs and provide educational information about publishing. The opening event at BookExpo is the annual African American Booksellers Conference on June 3, 2004, in Harlem, New York City. The opening luncheon, sponsored by Literally Speaking Publishing House, will present a panel of its authors, including Victoria Christopher Murray, S. James Guitard and Monique Jewell Anderson. INSET: Power in Unity.
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