Ya’ll Fest

2023

Venue Map

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

Candlefish

10
Nov.
  • YALLCRAWL Signing – Alex Aster
    Candlefish
    4:00 pm

    270 King St, Charleston, SC 29401

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J. Stark

10
Nov.
  • YALLCRAWL Signing – J. Elle
    J. Stark
    3:00 pm

    489 King St STE 100, Charleston, SC 29403

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  • YALLCRAWL Signing – Chloe Gong
    J. Stark
    4:00 pm

    489 King St STE 100, Charleston, SC 29403

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Mudhouse Coffee

10
Nov.

Hero Doughnuts

10
Nov.
  • Disney Publishing Donut Social Event
    Hero Doughnuts
    12:00 pm

    145 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401

    All tickets have been claimed for this event

    DONUT Miss The Disney Publishing Social Event! Join your favorite authors for book talk, signings, and of course, donuts! November 10. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Hero Doughnuts. Tickets are free but limited in quantity.

     

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Redux Contemporary Art Center

Scavenger Hunt

I Read YA Booth

American Theater

11
Nov.

Off Track Ice Cream

10
Nov.

Virtual

7
Nov.
  • Giveaway: Dead Girls Walking by Sami Ellis ARCs
    Virtual
    9:00 am

    Murder runs in the family
    .

    Be one of the first to read DEAD GIRLS WALKING! A shocking, twisty, and spine-chilling YA horror about a girl searching for her dead mother’s body at the summer camp that was once her serial killer father’s home—perfect for fans of Friday the 13th and White Smoke.

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    Giveaway runs Tuesday 11/7 at 9 AM ET to Friday 11/10 at 9 AM ET

     

    Sponsored by Pique Beyond

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  • Giveaway: The One That Got Away with Murder by Trish Lundy digital ARCs
    Virtual
    12:00 pm

    Get excited because we partnered with @FierceReads to give out digital galleys of @TrishLundy’s killer debut, THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY WITH MURDER! Enter to win an early read of this thriller here: https://sweepwidget.com/c/74375-teq9npc3

    Giveaway runs from Tuesday 11/7 at 12 ET to Friday 11/10 at 12 ET, Ages 13+

    Sponsored by FierceReads

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8
Nov.
  • Giveaway: A Pair of Signed Copies of Belle Morte by Bella Higgin and Death is my BFF by Katarina E. Tonks
    Virtual
    9:00 am


    Giveaway for the chance to win signed copies of Belle Morte by Bella Higgin and Death is my BFF by Katarina E. Tonks from Wattpad Books

     

    Giveaway runs Wednesday 11/8 at 9 AM ET through Saturday 11/11 at 9 AM ET

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    US Only, Ages 13+

    Sponsored by Wattpad Books

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  • Giveaway: The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland ARCs
    Virtual
    12:00 pm

    Enter for a chance to win an advance readers copy of THE INVOCATIONS by Krystal Sutherland!*
    *Five winners will win one book each. Winners will be randomly selected.

    https://sweepwidget.com/c/74378-h4kzdgpi

    Giveaway runs Wednesday 11/8 at 12 PM ET through Saturday 11/11 at 12 PM ET

    US Only, Ages 13+

    Sponsored by Penguin Teen

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9
Nov.
  • Giveaway: The Vanishing Station by Ana Ellickson ARCs
    Virtual
    9:00 am

    Find out where the tracks really lead . . .
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    Fans of V.E. Schwab and Legendborn won’t want to miss the chance to get your hands on an early copy of THE VANISHING STATION! A striking, contemporary fantasty about an underground magic network—and the lengths one girl will go to protect her family.

     

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    Giveaway runs Thursday 11/9 at 9 AM ET to Sunday 11/12 at 9 AM ET

     

    US Only, Ages 13+

    Sponsored by Pique Beyond

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  • Giveaway: Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé digital ARCs

    Craving more dark academia? Enter to win our digital galley sweepstakes for WHERE SLEEPING GIRLS LIE by @faridahlikestea! We partnered with @FierceReads to giveaway a limited amount of early reads! https://sweepwidget.com/c/74377-041yi5o8

    Giveaway runs Thursday 11/9 at 12 PM ET and runs through Sunday 11/12 at 12 PM ET

    Sponsored by FierceReads

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The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery

Ensemble Consignment Boutique

Instagram Live

American Theater — Stars Bar

11
Nov.
  • Sponsor Event: Trick or Treat at Union Square’s Fall Fair
    American Theater — Stars Bar
    11:00 am

    446 King Street

    Trick or Treat at Union Square’s Fall Fair – Halloween never dies at Union Square & Co.! Come trick or treat for candy and giveaway goodies, play fair games, receive a tarot reading, meet authors, and more! First-come, first-served.

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  • Sponsor Event: Midnight Reads Micro Murder Mystery Party
    American Theater — Stars Bar
    1:00 pm

    446 King Street

    Presented by Sourcebooks Fire

    Think you have what it takes to crack the case? Put your detective skills to the test and solve a murder before the clock runs out to win a prize! Don’t forget to take a picture in front of the Midnight Reads Murder Board to learn about our upcoming books. Attendees will receive an exclusive Midnight Reads tote bag with an ARC plus stakeout snacks. Limited to 50 attendees.

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  • Sponsor Event: Bookish Hot Takes Casting Call!
    American Theater — Stars Bar
    3:00 pm

    446 King Street

    Presented by Epic Reads

    Your chance to be featured in our Epic Reads video series (and grab a prize bag)! Spots are limited! First-come, first-served.

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2 Cumberland

10
Nov.

Record Stop

10
Nov.
  • YALLCRAWL Signing – Adam Silvera
    Record Stop
    2:00 pm

    426 King St, Charleston, SC

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Charleston Museum — Courtyard

10
Nov.
  • Fierce Friday
    Charleston Museum — Courtyard
    2:30 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    Presented by Fierce Reads

     

    Join Fierce Reads for an afternoon of book signings with your favorite authors, giveaways, and more!

     

    2:30 Authors: Caleb Roehrig, Hafsah Faizal, Abigail Hing Wen, Rebecca Ross, Mark Oshiro, and Zoraida Córdova

    3:30 Authors: Melissa de la Cruz, Nidhi Chanani, Adrienne Young, Susan Dennard, Melissa Albert, Maggie Tokuda-Hall

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11
Nov.
  • Sponsor Event: Spin to Win!
    Charleston Museum — Courtyard
    11:00 am

    360 Meeting Street

    Presented by Epic Reads

    Spin the galley wheel and win an anticipated upcoming release!

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  • Sponsor Event: Fall in Love with Books
    Charleston Museum — Courtyard
    12:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    Fall in Love with Books; Fall in love with books at our fall festival! Hang out with your favorite authors, eat plenty of fall snacks, play games to win prizes, and more. Hosted by Flatiron Books, Tor Teen, and Wednesday Books. Featuring Asha Ashanti-Bromfield, Adrienne Young, Isabel Ibañez, Rebecca Ross, Zoraida Córdova, Melissa Albert, Kendare Blake, Mark Oshiro, Susan Dennard

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  • Sponsor Event: The Witching Hour
    Charleston Museum — Courtyard
    1:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    Presented by Penguin Teen

    Join us for treats, tarot card readings, and an exclusive galley giveaway of The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland. Limited capacity. First-come, first-served. 

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  • Sponsor Event: So, You Think You Can Narrate? With Audiobook Narrators Michael Crouch & André Santana
    Charleston Museum — Courtyard
    2:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    Presented by PRH Audio

    Penguin Random House Audio invites YALLFest attendees to join us for an interactive experience with audiobook narrators Michael Crouch (I Loved You in Another Life) and André Santana (House of Marionne) 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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  • Sponsor Event: Book Crush with Simon Teen
    Charleston Museum — Courtyard
    3:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    Presented by Simon Teen

    Who’s your book crush? Which ship makes your heart flutter? Come hang with fellow romance fans and grab bracelets and treats! Space is limited, so secure your spot with a ticket from the Simon Teen booth.

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  • Sponsor Event: Get Underlined Dance Party
    Charleston Museum — Courtyard
    4:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    Presented by Underlined

    Come celebrate a new era for Underlined with giveaways, photo ops, and a silent disco dance party powered by Silent Events (silentevents.com)! Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the Underlined booth.

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American Theater — Ballroom

11
Nov.
  • We Have Always Been Here: Queer Historical YA
    American Theater — Ballroom
    11:00 am

    446 King Street

    Moderated by Brittany N. Williams, Asha Ashanti Bromfield, Rachael Lippincott, Abdi Nazemian, Caleb Roehrig, and Eliot Schrefer.

    Sponsored by Sourcebooks Fire. Giveaway alert: Limited chapter samplers This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings

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  • The Who (Crafting Characters): Writers on Writing
    American Theater — Ballroom
    12:00 pm

    446 King Street

    Moderated by David Levithan with Page Powars, Britney Lewis, Jen Ferguson, Joelle Wellington, and Rachael Lippincott

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  • The Where (Crafting Setting): Writers on Writing
    American Theater — Ballroom
    1:00 pm

    446 King Street

    Moderated by Jessie Weaver with Abigail Hing Wen, Isabel Ibañez, Laura Taylor Namey, Susan Dennard, and Matt Mendez

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  • The How (Crafting format): Writers on Writing
    American Theater — Ballroom
    2:00 pm

    446 King Street

    Moderated by Gretchen McNeil with Arya Shahi, Candice Iloh, Rebecca Ross, and Brandy Colbert

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  • The What (Crafting Plot): Writers on Writing
    American Theater — Ballroom
    3:00 pm

    446 King Street

    Moderated by Danielle Paige with Victoria Aveyard, Mark Oshiro, Vichet Chum, and Hannah V Sawyerr

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

    446 King Street

    Moderated by David Levithan with Jen Ferguson, Jason June, Mark Oshiro, Abdi Nazemian, and Brittany N Williams

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  • Spooky Season: Witches, Vampires, Ghosts, & More!
    American Theater — Ballroom
    5:00 pm

    446 King Street

    Moderated by Danielle Paige with Bethany Baptiste, Ashley Poston, Vanessa Montalban, and Angel Luis Colón

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Best Friend Train Museum

Blue Bicycle Books — Courtyard

11
Nov.

Blue Bicycle Books — Tent

10
Nov.
11
Nov.

Kudu

10
Nov.
  • YALLCRAWL Signing – Victoria Aveyard
    Kudu
    2:00 pm

    4 Vanderhorst Street

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  • YALLCRAWL Signing – Soman Chainani
    Kudu
    3:00 pm

    4 Vanderhorst Street

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  • YALLCRAWL Signing – Rachael Lippincott
    Kudu
    4:00 pm

    4 Vanderhorst Street

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American Theater — Cinema

11
Nov.
  • Kids Rock, Writers Write, An MG Panel
    American Theater — Cinema
    11:00 am

    446 King Street

    Moderated by Brendan Reichs with Nidhi Chanani, Kitty Curran, Stuart Gibbs, and Mark Oshiro

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  • Hope is a Thing with Feathers: Writing Lights in a Dark World
    American Theater — Cinema
    12:00 pm

    446 King Street

    Moderated by Ally Condie with Laura Nowlin, Candice Iloh, Matt Mendez, and Hannah V Sawyerr

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  • THE HORROR, THE HORROR: Beyond Goosebumps
    American Theater — Cinema
    1:00 pm

    446 King Street

    Moderated by Ryan La Sala with Kendare Blake, Angel Luis Colón, Melissa Albert, and Trang Thanh Tran

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  • MG Truth or Dare: Ask the Questions, Dare the Writers!
    American Theater — Cinema
    2:00 pm

    446 King Street

    Moderated by Brendan Reichs with Zoraida Córdova, Kitty Curran, Stuart Gibbs, and Shanna Miles

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  • Gotta Have a POV: Telling Stories from Multiple Viewpoints
    American Theater — Cinema
    3:00 pm

    446 King Street

    Moderated by Hafsah Faizal with Susan Dennard, Brandy Colbert, Asha Ashanti Bromfield, and Abdi Nazemian.

    Sponsored by Flatiron Books/Tor Teen/Wednesday Books. Giveaway alert: Limited ARCs of A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft, Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender, Blood Justice by Terry J. Benton-Walker, and Dear Black Girls by A’ja Wilson.

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  • Plot Bunnies: Following an Idea All the Way Down the Rabbit Hole
    American Theater — Cinema
    4:00 pm

    446 King Street

    Moderated by Zoraida Córdova with Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Ally Condie, Namina Forna, and Eliot Schrefer

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  • Influences, Origins of Stories And Our Very Worst Ideas
    American Theater — Cinema
    5:00 pm

    446 King Street

    Moderated by Jen Ferguson with Jason June, Angela Montoya, Amélie Wen Zhao, and Gina Musa. 

    Sponsored by Underlined. Giveaway alert: Limited Underlined water bottle & sticker set.

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Charleston County Public Library

10
Nov.
  • Red Carpet Preview
    Charleston County Public Library
    4:00 pm

    68 Calhoun Street

    All tickets have been claimed for this event

     

    Rebekah Weatherspoon (Her Good Side), Jessica Cunsolo (Best Vacation Ever), Joelle Wellington (Their Vicious Games), Laura Nowlin ( If He Had Been With Me), Laura Taylor Namey (A British Girl’s Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak), and Asha Ashanti Bromfield (Songs of Irie) 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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Charleston Museum

11
Nov.
  • No Time Like the Present: 21st Century YA Stories
    Charleston Museum
    11:00 am

    360 Meeting Street

    Moderated by Abigail Hing Wen with Jessica Cunsolo, Gina Musa, Page Powars, Arya Shahi, and Rebekah Weatherspoon

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  • SIGNING – J. Elle
    Charleston Museum
    11:00 am

    360 Meeting Street

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  • SIGNING – Vanessa Montalban
    Charleston Museum
    11:00 am

    360 Meeting Street

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  • MG Storyball: The Laughtravaganza Returns!
    Charleston Museum
    12:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    Moderated by Raphael Simon with Melissa de la Cruz, Nidhi Chanani, Kitty Curran, and Mari Mancusi

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  • SIGNING – Bethany Baptiste
    Charleston Museum
    12:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    The first 50 people in line will receive an ARC of The Poisons We Drink

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  • SIGNING – Gretchen McNeil
    Charleston Museum
    12:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • MG Family Feud! The Fun Fan Favorite Surveyed 100 kids and the Top Answers are on the Board!
    Charleston Museum
    1:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    Moderated by Stuart Gibbs with Soman Chainani, Shanna Miles, Brendan Reichs, Raphael Simon, Mari Mancusi, and Jen Calonita

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  • SIGNING – Ally Condie
    Charleston Museum
    1:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • SIGNING – Rebekah Weatherspoon
    Charleston Museum
    1:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • Banned Books: A Clarion Call for our Age
    Charleston Museum
    2:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    with Hannah V. Sawyerr, David Levithan, Ryan La Sala, Bethany Baptiste, Abdi Nazemian and Caleb Roehrig

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  • SIGNING – Mari Mancusi
    Charleston Museum
    2:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • SIGNING – Page Powars
    Charleston Museum
    2:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • SIGNING – Jen Ferguson
    Charleston Museum
    2:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • The Eras Tour: Historical Fantasy
    Charleston Museum
    3:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    Moderated by Ashley Poston with Isabel Ibañez, Vanessa Montalban, Brittany N Williams, Chloe Gong, and Alexandra Monir

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  • SIGNING – Candice Iloh
    Charleston Museum
    3:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • SIGNING – Laura Taylor Namey
    Charleston Museum
    3:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • Thrills, Spills, & Chills: Making Moody Atmospheres
    Charleston Museum
    4:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    Moderated by Caleb Roehrig with Gretchen McNeil, Britney Lewis, Jessie Weaver, Joelle Wellington, and Maureen Johnson

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  • SIGNING – Ryan La Sala
    Charleston Museum
    4:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • SIGNING – Laura Nowlin
    Charleston Museum
    4:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

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  • Writing in the Age of Social Media: How to Tik the Tok & Watt the Pad
    Charleston Museum
    5:00 pm

    360 Meeting Street

    Moderated by Ryan La Sala with Vichet Chum, Jessica Cunsolo, Adrienne Young, and Rebekah Weatherspoon

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Blue Bicycle Books

Charleston Music Hall

11
Nov.
  • SOLD OUT Opening Keynote with Leigh Bardugo and Zoraida Córdova
    Charleston Music Hall
    10:00 am

    37 John Street

     

    Opening Keynote with Leigh Bardugo and Zoraida Córdova
    Presented by Fierce Reads

    THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

    Please note you these authors will also be on another panel and doing their signing which is all separate from the keynote. Not having a keynote ticket does not mean you will not get to see them. 

     

    YALLFest 2023 kicks off with a keynote from bestselling author and everyone’s favorite head of the Grishaverse, Leigh Bardugo! Leigh will be joined by renowned author Zoraida Córdova for this morning keynote.

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    Leigh Bardugo is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ninth House and the creator of the Grishaverse (now a Netflix original series) which spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, the King of Scars duology—and much more.

    Zoraida Córdova is the acclaimed author and editor of more than two dozen novels and short fiction, including The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina, Star Wars: The High Republic: Convergence, and the Brooklyn Brujas series.

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  • Sweet Sweet Fantasy Baby: So Many Faves in One Panel
    Charleston Music Hall
    11:00 am

    37 John Street

    Moderated by Kendare Blake with Victoria Aveyard, Bethany Baptiste, Tracy Deonn, Shelby Mahurin, and Adrienne Young.

    Sponsored by Simon Teen. Giveaway alert: Limited Simon Teen shoe charms.

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  • SIGNING – Chloe Gong
    Charleston Music Hall
    11:00 am

    37 John Street

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  • Page Turners: Building Tension and Thrilling Readers
    Charleston Music Hall
    12:00 pm

    37 John Street

    Moderated by Adam Silvera with Alex Aster, Holly Black, Hafsah Faizal, Maureen Johnson, and Trang Thanh Tran.

    Presented by Bloomsbury Children’s Books. Giveaway alert: Limited ARCs of The Dark Fable by Katherine Harbour, Time and Time Again by Chatham Greenfield, and Not Like Other Girls by Meredith Adamo.

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  • Romantasy: Love is a World-building Universe
    Charleston Music Hall
    1:00 pm

    37 John Street

    Moderated by Margaret Stohl with Alex Aster, Stephanie Garber, J Elle, Jason June, Melissa de la Cruz, and Angela Montoya. 

    Sponsored by Penguin Teen.

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  • SIGNING – Adrienne Young
    Charleston Music Hall
    1:00 pm

    37 John Street

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  • Sequels Schmequels: Stories Told over Several Books
    Charleston Music Hall
    2:00 pm

    37 John Street

    Moderated by Maggie Tokuda-Hall with Laura Nowlin, Namina Forna, Stephanie Garber, Adam Silvera, and Laura Taylor Namey. 

    Sponsored by Pique Beyond. Giveaway alert: Limited Saint-Seducing Gold limited edition stickers.

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  • SIGNING – Holly Black
    Charleston Music Hall
    2:00 pm

    37 John Street

    This signing will run for two hours, and the line will be capped when it reaches capacity. Attendees in line will have the opportunity to have two of their books signed by Holly. No photos.

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  • Monsters, Myths, and Maps: Creating a Fantasy World
    Charleston Music Hall
    3:00 pm

    37 John Street

    Moderated by Margaret Stohl with Amélie Wen Zhao, Shelby Mahurin, Leigh Bardugo, Namina Forna, and Cassandra Clare. 

    Sponsored by PIQUE Beyond. Giveaway alert: Limited Nightbane deluxe bookmark.

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  • Once Upon A Time: Fairytales Are Eternal
    Charleston Music Hall
    4:00 pm

    37 John Street

    Moderated by Jen Calonita with Melissa Albert, J Elle, Melissa de la Cruz, Mari Mancusi, and Alexandra Monir. 

    Sponsored by Disney Publishing Group.

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  • SOLD OUT Spotlight Panel with Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, Tracy Deonn, Chloe Gong, and Rebecca Ross
    Charleston Music Hall
    5:00 pm

    37 John Street

    YALLFest is pleased to present a Closing Spotlight panel featuring authors Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, Tracy Deonn, Chloe Gong, and Rebecca Ross

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    THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

    Please note you these authors will also be on another panel and doing their signing which is all separate from the keynote. Not having a keynote ticket does not mean you will not get to see them. 

     

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    Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy novels, including the Novels of Elfhame, THE COLDEST GIRL IN COLDTOWN, the Spiderwick Chronicles, and her adult debut, BOOK OF NIGHT.

    Cassandra Clare is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS series and the expansive multi-series world of Shadowhunters. Her adult debut, SWORD CATCHER, releases this Fall.

    Tracy Deonn is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Legendborn and Bloodmarked, and has received a Coretta Scott King–John Steptoe Award for New Talent and the 2021 Ignyte Award for Best Young Adult Novel.

    Chloe Gong is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Secret Shanghai novels, as well as the Flesh and False Gods trilogy.

    Rebecca Ross is the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of duologies LETTERS OF ENCHANTMENT, ELEMENTS OF CADENCE, and THE QUEEN’S RISING as well as two standalone novels: DREAMS LIE BENEATH and SISTERS OF SWORD & SONG.

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  • 2023 YA Smackdown hosted by Soman Chainani
    Charleston Music Hall
    6:00 pm

    37 John Street

    YALLFest’s most beloved tradition, the Smackdown, is back for year 12!

    Come see your favorite authors on stage with host Soman Chainani (School for Good and Evil) for games, laughs, tears and dancing.

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