Sheila Jarkins

BEA (Book Expo America)

This was my first time at the BEA and I thought it 

would be overwhelming, but it actually was so

organized that it was easy to maneuver.  It was held 

at the Javitts Center in NYC which is conference 

friendly. 

I signed books for an hour for Raven Tree Press 

and met many librarians, teachers and other 

authors/illustrators. 

There is so much posted about this event that I'll

link a few.  One is on Flickr, another on BEA

site.

I flew with two friends, Cricket and Mary Kay,

and we had an amazing time! Stood in line at 

Times Square for half price tickets, took bike ride

through Central Park and wined and dined.

On the flight home we were delayed on the runway 

for over an hour because Obama was "in the sky."

All air traffic ceased in the area until he landed.

We made the best of it and got to know the flight

attendant who supplied us with free wine and snacks.

Love Jet Blue!

Here are a few pics from my camera.  Mary Kay took

many, so when I get those I'll add more.

Can't wait to go back to NYC...love that "town"!

This is the Raven Tree booth.  J.D. Smith, author of The Best Mariachi

In The World followed me for his one hour book signing.  The next pic

is some other publishers booths.

Eli, a music student, chauffeured us around Central Park.  Here we are below

enjoying the beautiful afternoon at the Park's many attractions.