Ya’ll Fest

2024

EVENT SCHEDULE


Sponsor Events are hosted by sponsoring publishing companies, all questions should be directed towards the sponsors in question

Wednesday, November 13

3:00
PM
  • IG Live with Katherine Quinn and Elise Kova
    Virtual

    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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Friday, November 15

2:30
PM
  • Fierce Friday Signing Event
    John L. Dart Library

    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 NguyenKwame 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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4:00
PM
  • Red Carpet Preview
    Charleston County Public Library

    68 Calhoun Street

    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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Saturday, November 16

10:00
AM
  • Photo Opp! All Hail the Queen!
    Charleston Museum

    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

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  • Bookish Vendors!
    Lit Alley

    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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11:00
AM
  • So, You Think You Can Narrate? Presented by Listening Library/PRH Audio
    Charleston Museum — Courtyard Event Quad

    360 Meeting Street

    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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  • Coffee with OwlCrate
    American Theater — Stars Bar

    446 King Street

    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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  • Sunrise on the Reaping Raffle
    Lit Alley

    418 King Street

    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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12:00
PM
  • Fortune’s Kiss: A Game of Lotería with Amber Clement and Union Square & Co.
    Charleston Museum — Courtyard Event Quad

    360 Meeting Street

    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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1:00
PM
  • Cafe YA Presented by Tor Teen / Flatiron / Wednesday Books
    American Theater — Stars Bar

    446 King Street

    Retreat into our pop-up readers’ lounge and snag a FREE drink plus special giveaways!

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2:00
PM
  • Powerless Diamond Art Bookmark Kit Presented by Simon Teen
    Charleston Museum — Courtyard Event Quad

    360 Meeting Street

    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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3:00
PM
  • A Darkly Death Presented by Underlined
    Charleston Museum — Courtyard Event Quad

    360 Meeting Street

    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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  • Witchy Crafts & Vampire Bites Presented by Sourcebooks Fire
    American Theater — Stars Bar

    446 King Street

    Come decorate bookmarks with Sourcebooks Fire authors Hayley Dennings, Sara Raasch, and Beth Revis! Light refreshments will be available.

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4:00
PM
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