Sponsor Events are hosted by sponsoring publishing companies, all questions should be directed towards the sponsors in question
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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1067 King Street
Join Fierce Reads for an afternoon of book signings with your favorite authors. Tickets are free but required as space is limited.
Signing Times:
2:30-3:30 V. E. Schwab, Isabel Ibañez, Scott Westerfeld, Kalela Williams, Laurie Devore, Maggie Tokuda-Hall
3:30-4:30 June Hur, Sarah Henning, Trinity Nguyen, Kwame Mbalia, Rebecca Ross
Select authors will have capped lines. Ticket holders, see your informational email for details.
Amber McBride, who was previously listed here, is unable to attend.
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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.
Space is limited claim your free ticket now!
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360 Meeting Street
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
418 King Street
Come visit our Bookish vendors in the Lit Alley! 10AM to 6PM
Blissfully Bookish – Clothing and accessories
rosiethorns88 – Digital and paper craft artist, Rosie Fowinkle
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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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11AM – 2PM ONLY
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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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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Retreat into our pop-up readers’ lounge and snag a FREE drink plus special giveaways!
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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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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). Check out the Underlined booth to get your ticket!
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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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Join Penguin Teen for an hour of magical treats, galley giveaways, and an interactive photo-wall!
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