Fierce Reads is giving you a chance to win a bound manuscript of THE FLOATING WORLD by Axie Oh!

Enter to win between Monday 11/11 at 9 AM ET and Thursday 11/14 at 9 AM ET

US ONLY; must be 13 or older to enter

Disney is giving you a chance to win a copy of RISE by Freya Finch!

Enter to win between Monday 11/11 at Noon ET and Thursday 11/14 at Noon ET

US ONLY; must be 13 or older to enter

Penguin Teen is giving you a chance to win a book bundle!

Books included are:
– Notorious Virtues by Alwyn Hamilton
– The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor
– Meadowbrook Murders by Jessica Goodman

Enter to win between Tuesday 11/12 at 9 AM ET and Friday 11/15 at 9 am ET

US ONLY; must be 13 or older to enter

Pique Beyond is giving you a chance to win On Again, Awkward Again by Erin Entrada Kelly & Kwame Mbalia + a bookmark!

Enter to win between Tuesday 11/12 at Noon ET and Friday 11/14 at Noon ET

US ONLY; must be 13 or older to enter

Fierce Reads is giving you a chance to win a bound manuscript of Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray

Enter to win between Wednesday 11/13 at 9 AM ET and Saturday 11/16 at 9 am ET

US ONLY; must be 13 or older to enter

Pique Beyond is giving you a chance to win a Lightlark prize pack!

Includes 1 copy of Lightlark Collector’s Edition; 1 set of Lightark page overlays; 1 set of Lightlark enamel pins; 1 TBR bookmark.

Enter to win between Wednesday 11/13 at Noon ET and Saturday 11/16 at Noon ET

US ONLY; must be 13 or older to enter

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.

Wattpad Webtoon Book Group is giving you a chance to win a tote and A French Girl in New York by Anna Adams and the graphic novel Your Throne Volume 1 by SAM

Enter to win between Thursday 11/14 at 9 AM ET and Sunday 11/17 at 9 am ET

US ONLY; must be 13 or older to enter

Pique Beyond is giving you a chance to win 1 ARC copy of We Are Villains and 1 TBR bookmark

Enter to win between Thursday 11/14 at Noon ET and Sunday 11/17 at Noon ET

US ONLY; must be 13 or older to enter

Entangled Teen is giving you a chance to win a Hardcover Mistland Set (To Kill a Shadow and To Shatter the Night by Katherine Quinn)

Enter to win between Friday 11/15 at 9 AM ET and Monday 11/18 at 9 am ET

US ONLY; must be 13 or older to enter

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Free tickets will go live Sunday November 10 at 3:30 PM ET

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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.

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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Update 11/7: Jordan Ifueko has had to pull out of YALLFest for health reasons, this signing has been cancelled

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*please note this signing time has changed to 3pm as of 10.30.2024*

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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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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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Free tickets will go live Sunday November 10 at 3:15 PM ET

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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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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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Mixing Magic and Romance

Moderated by Alexandra Bracken with Kayla Cottingham, Tracy Deonn, Lauren Roberts, Emily Varga, Amélie Wen Zhao

Sponsored by Simon Teen

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Why Grown-Ups Write for Kids

Moderated by Soman Chainani with Melissa de la Cruz, Stuart Gibbs, Sarah Mlynowski, and Karen Strong

Sponsored by Disney Publishing

Amber McBride, who was previously listed here, is unable to attend

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How Historical Fiction and Fantasy Reflect Our World Today

Moderated by Beth Revis with June Hur, Isabel Ibañez, Kim Johnson, Katharine McGee, and Sara Raasch

Sponsored by Sourcebooks Fire

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How Does Audience Affect Story?

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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The Immortal and UnmiStakeable appeal of Vampires

Moderated by Stephanie Garber with Kendare Blake, Hayley Dennings, Crystal Seitz, Tracy Wolff, and Katie Zhao

Sponsored by Entangled Publishing

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Speculative Fiction and Why We Love Science Fiction and Fantasy

Moderated by Danielle Paige with Freya Finch, Ryan Graudin, Sajni Patel, and H. J. Nelson

Margaret Stohl, who was previously listed here, is unable to attend

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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, Katharine McGee, Rebecca Ross, and Sabaa Tahir

Sponsored by Pique Beyond

Update 11/7: Jordan Ifueko, who was previously listed as part of this panel has had to pull out of YALLFest for health reasons

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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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Free Tickets will go live Sunday November 10 at 3:45 PM ET

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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, and Sajni Patel

Margaret Stohl, who was previously listed here, is unable to attend

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With David Levithan, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Joshua Malkin, 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). 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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Companion Novels, Offshoot Series, and More!

Moderated by Sabaa Tahir with Soman Chainani, Stephanie Garber, Tirzah Price, V. E. Schwab, Scott Westerfeld

Update 11/7: Jordan Ifueko, who was previously listed as part of this panel has had to pull out of YALLFest for health reasons

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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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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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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, and Adam Silvera

Amber McBride, who was previously listed here, is unable to attend

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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