• Schedule and author appearances subject to change.• All panels and signings are free unless otherwise noted and open to the public except for the keynote talks and the YA Smackdown.• All seating is general admission• FULL SIGNING GUIDELINES TK
Katherine Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of the Mistlands series and Elise Kova, USA Today and internationally bestselling author of Dragon Cursed
On Wednesday, November 13th at 3:00PM Eastern, join New York Times bestselling author Katherine Quinn in conversation with USA Today bestselling author Elise Kova, as they discuss their upcoming romantic fantasy titles!
To Shatter the Night, Book 2 in the Mistlands series, by Katherine Quinn is out on December 3, 2024 | Dragon Cursed by Elise Kova is out on March 4, 2025.
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Join Fierce Reads for an afternoon of book signings with your favorite authors. Tickets are free but required as space is limited
Select authors will have wristband limits.
Get your books signed by Amber McBride, June Hur, Kalela Williams, Scott Westerfeld, Isabel Ibañez, Rebecca Ross, Sarah Henning, Kwame Mbalia, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, V. E. Schwab, Laurie Devore
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Julian Winters, Namina Forna, Jason June, Alexis Castellanos, Emily Varga, Jill Tew, and Jarrett J. Krosoczka walk the red carpet and take part in an interactive discussion in the library’s teen lounge. Book signing to follow.
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YALLFest 2024 begins with this keynote from literary sensation V. E. Schwab (Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, Gallant, A Darker Shade of Magic) and bestselling fantasy author Mai Corland (Five Broken Blades).
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Please note that keynote tickets are exclusively for keynote attendance and do not guarantee a place in the signing line for either author.
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Take the throne and snap a pic to celebrate Victoria Aveyard! Look for the Epic Reads booth at the Sponsor Village in front of the Charleston Museum.
Presented by Epic Reads
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Moderated by Alexandra Bracken with Kayla Cottingham, Tracy Deonn, Lauren Roberts, Emily Varga, Amélie Wen Zhao
Sponsored by Simon Teen
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Moderated by Soman Chainani with Melissa de la Cruz, Stuart Gibbs, Amber McBride, Sarah Mlynowski, and Karen Strong
Sponsored by Disney Publishing
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Moderated by Beth Revis with June Hur, Isabel Ibañez, Kim Johnson, Katharine McGee, and Sara Raasch
Sponsored by Sourcebooks Fire
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Moderated by Julian Winters with Jen Ferguson, Sarah Henning, Sofía Lapuente, Danielle Paige, and Jarrod Shusterman
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Penguin Random House Audio invites YALLFest attendees to join us for an interactive experience with audiobook narrators Joniece Abbott-Pratt (The Davenports: More Than This) and Inés del Castillo (Wednesday) to show off their voice acting skills, live and in-person. Pick an audiobook out of a hat and let the pros hear your best improv.
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Grab a drink and join us for Coffee With OwlCrate! Dive into the world of our new board game, Stryx, with the brilliant Jaysen Headley “Ezeekat”, and chat with your favorite authors during exclusive meet and greets. Games, books, and unforgettable moments await—don’t miss out on the (caffeinated, geez) buzz!
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Be a part of the games at YallFest! Come by the IreadYA / Hunger Games booth to tell us why you love The Hunger Games, take a picture with our photo-op, and for the chance to win one of 10 copies of Sunrise on the Reaping + a Suzanne Collins signed bookplate (to mail after March 18)!
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Moderated by Stephanie Garber with Kendare Blake, Hayley Dennings, Crystal Seitz, Tracy Wolff, and Katie Zhao
Sponsored by Entangled Publishing
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Moderated by Danielle Paige with Freya Finch, Ryan Graudin, Sajni Patel, H. J. Nelson, and Margaret Stohl
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Illustrated Books and Graphic Novels and How the Heck They Come Together
Moderated by Jarrett J. Krosoczka with Alexis Castellanos, Ryan North, Faith Schaffer, Brian Selznick, and Maggie Tokuda-Hall
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The Best (And Worst) Writing Advice We’ve Ever Received, and Our Favorite Advice to Give
Moderated by Eliot Schrefer with Mai Corland, Laurie Devore, David Levithan, and Ravynn K. Stringfield
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Join us for a game of Lotería, a traditional Mexican game of chance, often referred to as Mexican Bingo! Play, win ARCs, snack, and meet Amber Clement, author of the new YA fantasy, Fortune’s Kiss!
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The Ultimate Road Read Trip Playlist
Moderated by Adam Silvera with Robbie Couch, Jordan Ifueko, Katharine McGee, Rebecca Ross, and Sabaa Tahir
Sponsored by Pique Beyond
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Moderated by Sarah Mlynowski with Soman Chainani, Stuart Gibbs, Leah Johnson, and Karen Strong
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Thrillers, Mysteries, and Horror Take the Stage
Moderated by Jarrod Shusterman with Kelly Andrew, K.A. Cobell, June Hur, Maureen Johnson, and Joelle Wellington
Sponsored by Tor Teen / Flatiron / Wednesday Books
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Plot, and What Happens When You Want to Turn Around
Moderated by Amélie Wen Zhao with Kim Johnson, Jason June, Laura Taylor Namey, and Tracy Wolff
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Retreat into our pop-up readers’ lounge and snag a FREE drink plus special giveaways!
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Creating Authentic Moments for Teen Characters
Moderated by Veronica Roth with Kathleen Glasgow, Maureen Johnson, E. Lockhart, Kwame Mbalia, and Trinity Nguyen
Sponsored by Pique Beyond
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Romance, Heart Eyes, & Other Things I Found in a YA Book
Moderated by Abigail Hing Wen with Alexis Castellanos, Jason June, Brian Selznick, Ravynn K. Stringfield, and Julian Winters
Sponsored by Underlined
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Space, Dystopia, and the Periodic Table of Sci-Fi Elements
Moderated by Ryan North with S. K. Ali, Beth Revis, Eliot Schrefer, Jill Tew, and Scott Westerfeld
Sponsored by Penguin Teen
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Meet Your New Favorite YA Authors
Moderated by Emily Varga with Amber Clement, K. A. Cobell, Faith Schaffer, Crystal Seitz, and Kalela Williams
Sponsored by Union Square & Co
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Come snag an exclusive Powerless diamond art bookmark kit and a treat! Grab a wristband at the Simon Teen booth to secure your spot.
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Finishing a Finale and Saying Goodbye
Moderated by Kendare Blake with Alex Aster, Victoria Aveyard, Namina Forna, Isabel Ibañez, and Rebecca Ross
Sponsored by Epic Reads
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And Other Important Middle Grade Questions
Moderated by Brendan Reichs with Ryan Graudin, Emily Jenkins (E. Lockhart), Kwame Mbalia, and Katie Zhao
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The Creation of a Page-Turner and a Reader’s Need to Know What Happens Next
Moderated by Kayla Cottingham with S. K. Ali, Sarah Henning, Sofía Lapuente, Sajni Patel, and Margaret Stohl
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With David Levithan, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, and producer Jennifer Wiggin
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Another infamous Darkly game has been found after it was ordered to be destroyed. For this game, the Louisiana Veda Foundation invites you to investigate a murder. Those who are brave enough to solve the mystery will be rewarded (while supplies last).
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Come decorate bookmarks with Sourcebooks Fire authors Hayley Dennings, Sara Raasch, and Beth Revis! Light refreshments will be available.
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Companion Novels, Offshoot Series, and More!
Moderated by Sabaa Tahir with Stephanie Garber, Jordan Ifueko, Tirzah Price, V. E. Schwab, Scott Westerfeld
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And Other Questions Our Characters Ask Us
Moderated by Laurie Devore with Alex Aster, Hayley Dennings, Veronica Roth, and Jill Tew
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Moderated by David Levithan with Kayla Cottingham, Jen Ferguson, Leah Johnson, Jason June, Brian Selznick, and Julian Winters
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What Ideas are Worth Following Next?
Moderated by Maggie Tokuda-Hall with Namina Forna, H. J. Nelson, Sara Raasch, and Brendan Reichs
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Join Penguin Teen for an hour of magical treats, galley giveaways, and an interactive photo-wall!
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YALLFest 2024’s afternoon keynote welcomes two dynamic bestselling authors, Abigail Hing Wen (Kisses Codes and Conspiracies, Loveboat Taipei) and Lauren Roberts (Powerless, Reckless). The Afternoon Keynote is brought to you by Fierce Reads.
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What Makes a Good Main Character?
Moderated by Kalela Williams with Victoria Aveyard, Amber Clement, Tracy Deonn, Leah Johnson, and Laura Taylor Namey
Sponsored by Union Square & Co
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Why We’re Drawn to Stories with Big Emotion
Moderated by Jen Ferguson with Kelly Andrew, Kathleen Glasgow, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Amber McBride, and Adam Silvera
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A Venn Diagram, and Sometimes a Circle
Moderated by Tirzah Price with Alexandra Bracken, Robbie Couch, Freya Finch, Trinity Nguyen, and Joelle Wellington
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Our annual Smackdown closes out the festival. Many of our authors participate in fun and chaotic games (like recreating book covers, guessing games, bookish olympics, and more!) on stage, for your enjoyment! It’s the best way to finish a long day of bookish delight.
This year’s smackdown will be hosted by Jarrod Shusterman and Sofía Lapuente
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