Christian Book Expo

Suppliers Show Strong Support for Expo

Published in: E-Link, November 2007

ECPA is pleased to report that over 20 key suppliers have registered 18 months in advance to exhibit at the Christian Book Expo, scheduled for March 20-22, 2009 in Dallas.  “We are very excited about the advance exhibitor response,” says ECPA President Mark Kuyper.  “Not only do we have many key suppliers committed and enthusiastic, but the amount of booth space they have reserved far exceeds our initial expectations.”

Kuyper believes the early success is due to ECPA members taking ownership of this event – from signing up for exhibit space to marketing and promoting to local attendees. Any ECPA member interested can attend a planning event for the 2009 Christian Book Expo at this Sunday’s Publishing University in Chicago (following the opening session in Grand Ballroom D).

ECPA has secured more than 389,000 square feet (100,000 is designated exhibit floor space) for the Christian Book Expo at the Dallas Convention Center.  Kuyper says 23 companies have already reserved – and paid for – 57% more space than ECPA had projected for those companies.  He adds, “We urge exhibitors to confirm booth space early so they don’t miss out.”

Publishers The following publishers have reserved exhibit space at the Christian Book Expo:

  • American Bible Society
  • Baker Publishing Group
  • Barbour Publishing, Inc.
  • Christian Focus Publications
  • David C. Cook
  • Editorial Portavoz
  • Foundation Publications
  • Good News Publishers / Crossway Books
  • Harvest House Publishers
  • Hendrickson Publishers
  • InterVarsity Press
  • Kregel Publications
  • Moody Publishers
  • Nazarene Publishing House
  • New Hope Publishers
  • Rose Publishing
  • Standard Publishing
  • Thomas Nelson
  • Tyndale House
  • Urban Ministries, Inc. (UMI)
  • Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group
  • Whitaker House
  • Zondervan
ECPA created the Christian Book Expo to directly connect with their core market – anybody making or influencing book buying decisions.  As a result, publishers, ministries, authors and booksellers are invited to exhibit at this open-to-the-public event.  Activities at the three-day Expo will include workshops, seminars, mini-events and evening programming – all led by authors. 

For more information on the event or to reserve space, contact info@christianbookexpo.com or contact D’Wayne Leatherland. For more on the event, visit www.ChristianBookExpo.com.


MARCH 20-22, 2009
Dallas Convention Center
Dallas, Texas


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