Ya’ll Fest

2024

Venue Map

Click on venues below to see a schedule
of events at that location.

Tinto Café and Provisions

15
Nov.

Idle Hands

15
Nov.
  • YALLCRAWL Signing – Stephanie Garber
    Idle Hands
    2:00 pm

    17 Warren Street

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

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J. Stark

15
Nov.
  • YALLCRAWL Signing – Alexandra Bracken
    J. Stark
    3:00 pm

    489 King Street, Suite 100

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  • YALLCRAWL Signing – Veronica Roth
    J. Stark
    4:00 pm

    489 King Street, Suite 100

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Mudhouse Coffee

15
Nov.
  • YALLCRAWL Signing – Lauren Roberts
    Mudhouse Coffee
    3:00 pm

    375 King Street

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

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

     

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American Theater

16
Nov.

Off Track Ice Cream

15
Nov.

Virtual

11
Nov.
12
Nov.
13
Nov.
  • Bound Manuscript of Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray
    Virtual
    9:00 am

    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

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  • Lightlark Saga Giveaway
    Virtual
    12:00 pm

     

    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

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

    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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Nov.
15
Nov.

American Theater — Stars Bar

16
Nov.
  • Coffee with OwlCrate
    American Theater — Stars Bar
    11:00 am

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

    446 King Street

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

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  • Witchy Crafts & Vampire Bites Presented by Sourcebooks Fire
    American Theater — Stars Bar
    3:00 pm

    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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2 Cumberland

15
Nov.

Charleston Museum — Courtyard Event Quad

16
Nov.
  • So, You Think You Can Narrate? Presented by Listening Library/PRH Audio
    Charleston Museum — Courtyard Event Quad
    11:00 am

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

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

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

    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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  • The Enchanted Hour Presented by Penguin Teen
    Charleston Museum — Courtyard Event Quad
    4:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    Join Penguin Teen for an hour of magical treats, galley giveaways, and an interactive photo-wall!

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John L. Dart Library

15
Nov.
  • Fierce Friday Signing Event
    John L. Dart Library
    2:30 pm

    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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American Theater — Ballroom

16
Nov.
  • Historical Epics and Epic Historicals
    American Theater — Ballroom
    11:00 am

    446 King Street

    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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  • The Art of a Good Book and the Words of Good Art
    American Theater — Ballroom
    12:00 pm

    446 King Street

    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 Horrors Persist but So Do I
    American Theater — Ballroom
    1:00 pm

    446 King Street

    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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  • Back (and Forth) to the Future
    American Theater — Ballroom
    2:00 pm

    446 King Street

    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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  • Don’t Spoil The Ending
    American Theater — Ballroom
    3:00 pm

    446 King Street

    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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  • LGBTQIA+ AMA
    American Theater — Ballroom
    4:00 pm

    446 King Street

    Moderated by David Levithan with Kayla Cottingham, Jen Ferguson, Leah Johnson, Jason June, Brian Selznick, and Julian Winters

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  • Please Please Please…Bring Me to Tears
    American Theater — Ballroom
    5:00 pm

    446 King Street

    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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Lit Alley

16
Nov.
  • Bookish Vendors!
    Lit Alley
    10:00 am

    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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  • [CANCELLED] SIGNING — Jordan Ifueko
    Lit Alley
    11:00 am

    418 King Street

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

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  • SIGNING — Jason June
    Lit Alley
    11:00 am

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Kwame Mbalia
    Lit Alley
    11:00 am

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Tirzah Price
    Lit Alley
    11:00 am

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — V. E. Schwab
    Lit Alley
    11:00 am

    418 King Street

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

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  • SIGNING — Jill Tew
    Lit Alley
    11:00 am

    418 King Street

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  • Sunrise on the Reaping Raffle
    Lit Alley
    11:00 am

    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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  • SIGNING — Melissa de la Cruz
    Lit Alley
    12:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Tracy Deonn
    Lit Alley
    12:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Namina Forna
    Lit Alley
    12:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Amber McBride
    Lit Alley
    12:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Jen Ferguson
    Lit Alley
    1:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Stephanie Garber
    Lit Alley
    1:00 pm

    418 King Street

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

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  • SIGNING — Sarah Henning
    Lit Alley
    1:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Margaret Stohl
    Lit Alley
    1:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Jarrod Shusterman & Sofía Lapuente
    Lit Alley
    2:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Hayley Dennings
    Lit Alley
    2:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — June Hur
    Lit Alley
    2:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Karen Strong
    Lit Alley
    2:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Sabaa Tahir
    Lit Alley
    2:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Kelly Andrew
    Lit Alley
    3:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — K. A. Cobell
    Lit Alley
    3:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Robbie Couch
    Lit Alley
    3:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Laura Taylor Namey
    Lit Alley
    3:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Joelle Wellington
    Lit Alley
    3:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Tracy Wolff
    Lit Alley
    3:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Amber Clement
    Lit Alley
    4:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — E. Lockhart
    Lit Alley
    4:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Sajni Patel
    Lit Alley
    4:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Eliot Schrefer
    Lit Alley
    4:00 pm

    418 King Street

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  • SIGNING — Ravynn K. Stringfield
    Lit Alley
    4:00 pm

    418 King Street

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Big Book Tent

15
Nov.
  • YALLCRAWL Signing – S. K. Ali
    Big Book Tent
    2:00 pm

    422 King Street

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  • YALLCRAWL Signing – Tracy Wolff
    Big Book Tent
    2:00 pm

    422 King Street

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  • [CANCELLED] YALLCRAWL Signing – Jordan Ifueko
    Big Book Tent
    3:00 pm

    422 King Street

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

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  • YALLCRAWL Signing – Sarah Mlynowski
    Big Book Tent
    4:00 pm

    422 King Street

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  • YALLCRAWL Signing – Mai Corland
    Big Book Tent
    4:00 pm

    422 King Street

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16
Nov.

Kudu

15
Nov.
  • YALLCRAWL Signing – Victoria Aveyard
    Kudu
    2:00 pm

    4 Vanderhorst Street

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  • YALLCRAWL Signing – Maureen Johnson
    Kudu
    3:00 pm

    4 Vanderhorst Street

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American Theater — Cinema

16
Nov.
  • Pay No Attention to the Reader Behind the Curtain
    American Theater — Cinema
    11:00 am

    446 King Street

    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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  • Take My Advice…
    American Theater — Cinema
    12:00 pm

    446 King Street

    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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  • The Spork in the Road
    American Theater — Cinema
    1:00 pm

    446 King Street

    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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  • Destination Debut
    American Theater — Cinema
    2:00 pm

    446 King Street

    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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  • Banned Together
    American Theater — Cinema
    3:00 pm

    446 King Street

    With David Levithan, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Joshua Malkin, and producer Jennifer Wiggin

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  • Plot Bunnies and Rabbit Holes
    American Theater — Cinema
    4:00 pm

    446 King Street

    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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  • The Books We Love, The Books We Write, The Books We Wish We Had as Teens
    American Theater — Cinema
    5:00 pm

    446 King Street

    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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Charleston County Public Library

15
Nov.
  • Red Carpet Preview
    Charleston County Public Library
    4:00 pm

    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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Charleston Museum

16
Nov.
  • Photo Opp! All Hail the Queen!
    Charleston Museum
    10:00 am

    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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  • Magic, Mystery, and Middle Grade
    Charleston Museum
    11:00 am

    360 Meeting Street

    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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  • SIGNING — Veronica Roth
    Charleston Museum
    11:00 am

    360 Meeting Street

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  • SIGNING — Scott Westerfeld
    Charleston Museum
    11:00 am

    360 Meeting Street

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  • It’s Been Speculated That…
    Charleston Museum
    12:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    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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  • SIGNING — Victoria Aveyard
    Charleston Museum
    12:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • SIGNING — Kayla Cottingham
    Charleston Museum
    12:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • Middle Grade Monopoly
    Charleston Museum
    1:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    Moderated by Sarah Mlynowski with Soman Chainani, Stuart Gibbs, Leah Johnson, and Karen Strong

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  • SIGNING — Alexandra Bracken
    Charleston Museum
    1:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • SIGNING — H. J. Nelson
    Charleston Museum
    1:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • Falling in Love with Love
    Charleston Museum
    2:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    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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  • SIGNING — Stuart Gibbs
    Charleston Museum
    2:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • SIGNING — Sarah Mlynowski
    Charleston Museum
    2:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • Would You Rather Battle a Supervillain Chicken for a Day or Work for a Grumpy Squid for a Week?
    Charleston Museum
    3:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    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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  • SIGNING — Freya Finch
    Charleston Museum
    3:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • SIGNING — Brian Selznick
    Charleston Museum
    3:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • “How Could You Do This to Me?”
    Charleston Museum
    4:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    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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  • SIGNING — Ryan Graudin
    Charleston Museum
    4:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • SIGNING — Emily Varga
    Charleston Museum
    4:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • SIGNING — Katie Zhao
    Charleston Museum
    4:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • We’d Like to Offer You the Position of Lead
    Charleston Museum
    5:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    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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Blue Bicycle Books

Charleston Music Hall

16
Nov.
  • Opening Keynote with V. E. Schwab and Mai Corland
    Charleston Music Hall
    10:00 am

    37 John Street

    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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  • They Love Me, They Love Me Not, But Either Way We Should Take Care of That Demon Over There
    Charleston Music Hall
    11:00 am

    37 John Street

     

    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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  • We (Vampires) Are So Back
    Charleston Music Hall
    12:00 pm

    37 John Street

    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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  • Spotlight on Publishing Journeys
    Charleston Music Hall
    1:00 pm

    37 John Street

    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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  • And Then Came The ____ That Changed Everything
    Charleston Music Hall
    2:00 pm

    37 John Street

    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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  • The End, for the Last Time, Probably
    Charleston Music Hall
    3:00 pm

    37 John Street

    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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  • This is a Spinoff of the Panel Before
    Charleston Music Hall
    4:00 pm

    37 John Street

    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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  • Afternoon Keynote with Abigail Hing Wen and Lauren Roberts
    Charleston Music Hall
    5:00 pm

    37 John Street

    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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  • Smackdown
    Charleston Music Hall
    6:00 pm

    37 John Street

    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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