 Did you know June is Audiobook Month?
This campaign reaches out directly to consumers to increase the number
of audiobook listeners and generally raise awareness for the entertainment and educational benefits of the audiobook experience.
In 2010, the APA will celebrate Audiobook Month in several ways:
Author Advocate initiative
Tapping into the already broad pool of
authors who love audio, the APA will launch a widespread media initiative with
participating publishers by recruiting authors as advocates for increasing audiobook awareness.
This initiative will have two goals:
- Increase media coverage of audio throughout the spring leading up to June
- A June 1st social media campaign in which authors and narrators will discuss their
experiences with audiobooks on Twitter, Facebook, blogs and other various websites.
BEA Stage Events
APA and AAP recently joined forces to reenergize the “Get Caught Listening” initiative and bring it to life on the stages of BEA. The purpose of these events is to spark the interest of attendees by capturing their attention with live performances on stage. The following authors and narrators will perform at the 2010 BEA:
Nelson DeMille & Scott Brick - This presentation will be a discussion on the interactions between author and narrator in the audiobook recording process. Scott has recorded Nelson DeMille’s new audiobook - the THE LION, the much anticipated sequel to THE LION’S GAME, out in June.
Jennifer Egan - Jennifer is the author of three novels, including LOOK AT ME, a finalist for the National Book Award. Her next book, A VISIT FROM THE GOON SQUAD is publishing in June.
A Radio Drama Performance - A Galaxy Press performance including Martin Kove (The Karate Kid, Wyatt Earp), Bo Hopkins (American Graffiti, White Lightning), Josh Thompson (celebrity impersonation, Galaxy Explorers Club performance),
Lee de Broux (Gunsmoke, Bonanza) and Jesse Kove (Bare Knuckes, Ballistica).
Katherine Kellgren - A recent Audie winner for her portrayal of L.A. Meyer’s BLOODY JACK young adult series about a feisty female pirate, Katherine will perform a piece from an upcoming audiobook title.
David Pogue - David is known as a New York Times technology columnist, CBS correspondent and author of technology-oriented manuals, and now has a new children’s book called ABBY CARNELIA’S ONE AND ONLY MAGICAL POWER.
Lenore Look and Everette Plen - Lenore’s newest book in the ALVIN HO children’s series - ALVIN HO: ALLERGIC TO BIRTHDAY PARTIES, SCIENCE PROJECTS, AND OTHER MAN-MADE CATASTROPHES - will release in September. Listen in as Lenore and Disney star and narrator Everette Plen perform and discuss the ALVIN HO audiobooks.
Jennifer Egan for 2010 June is Audiobook Month Radio Tour
The APA is pleased to announce author Jennifer Egan will be the featured interview for this year's June is Audiobook Month drive time radio tour on June 1st! Jennifer is the author of the forthcoming July release A Visit from the Goon Squad, as well as The Keep, Look at Me, The Invisible Circus and the story collection Emerald City. She has been described as brilliant, shy, suspenseful and always surprising--a bold author at the height of her powers. Jennifer will discuss her experiences with audio and what it's like to work with different narrators to bring a story to life.
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