YALLCRAWL Signing—E. Lockhart
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Magic, Mystery, and Chocolate with NYT bestselling author Soman Chainani and Top Chef Marisa Churchill
VIRTUAL EVENT
Join NYT bestselling author Soman Chainani as he jumps into the kitchen with former Top Chef Marisa Churchill. They'll whip up a cookie recipe from Marisa's new book Secrets, Spells, and Chocolate. Marisa will talk about the real-life inspiration behind her novel, what it really takes to compete in a cutthroat cooking competition, and most importantly: is there such a thing as bad chocolate? This is one event you don't want to miss!
Link to Come
YALLCRAWL Signing—Sasha Peyton Smith
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
YALLCRAWL Signing—Kristen Ciccarelli
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
YALLCRAWL Signing—Cassandra Clare*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
LImit 1 personalization
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
YALLCRAWL Signing—I. V. Marie
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
YALLCRAWL Signing—Chloe Gong*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
YALLCRAWL Signing—Tracy Deonn*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
Candid photos only, no video recording
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
YALLCRAWL Signing—Kaylie Smith*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
Fierce Friday
Join Fierce Reads for an afternoon of book signings with your favorite authors!
This event requires a free ticket for capacity reasons, which will go live here on Sunday, November 1 at 12pm ET
Adalyn Grace
Stephanie Garber
Mary E Pearson
Page Powars
H.D. Hunter
Melissa de la Cruz
Tricia Levenseller
Amanda Foody
C L Herman
Kelly Quindlen
Lily Dodd
YALLCRAWL Signing—Anna Bright & Allison Saft
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
YALLCRAWL Signing—Soman Chainani
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
YALLCRAWL Signing—Shannon J. Spann
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
YALLCRAWL Signing—Sarah Dessen*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
YALLCRAWL Signing—Ava Reid*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
1 personalization, candid photos only, no video recording
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
YALLCRAWL Signing—Brigid Kemmerer
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
YALLCRAWL Signing—Gail Carson Levine
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
YALLCRAWL Signing—Brandon Mull
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
YALLCRAWL Signing—Fonda Lee
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
YALLCRAWL Signing—Veronica Roth*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
YALLCRAWL Signing—Sarah Beth Durst*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
YALLCRAWL Giveway — Stone Kite Publishing, featuring Margaret Stohl.
CALLING ALL ASPIRING LIT RPG WRITERS! Swing by for a sweet treat and a sampler of the latest comics and prose releases from Stone Kite, a new transmedia studio co-founded by experts from comics, games, prose, film/TV. Working on a novel, graphic novel or LitRPG of your own? Sign up to join the Stone Kite Discord and chat with other writers. Free and open to the public, while supplies last!
YALLCRAWL Signing—Lynn Painter*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
2 books per person, 1 personalization, candid photos only
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
Dark Academia Alumni Drop
Limited to 100 attendees. Wristbands will be given out 1 hour before at event site. Exclusive Gravespell tote bags will include an ARC and lenticular character tarot cards, Flickerstate playing cards, and a She Who Makes Monsters chapter sampler.
Start Your Day with I read YA!
Grab a donut, pick up our spring 2027 galleys and swag, and get Tylor Whitlock and Feast of Hearts advanced copies signed by the authors!
Opening Keynote Sponsored by Underlined and Epic Reads
Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
With Cassandra Clare, Veronica Roth, and Tahereh Mafi
Sponsored by Underlined and Epic Reads
Would You Rather Battle a Supervillain Chicken for a Day or Work for a Grumpy Squid for a Week?
And Other Important Middle Grade Questions
Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.
With Brandon Mull, Gail Carson Levine, Lily Berlin Dodd, Rajani LaRocca, and Camryn Garrett
Signing—Shannon Messenger
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Chloe Gong*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
It's a Thrill to Be Here
Page-Turning Thrillers That Keep Us Guessing
Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
Moderated by Maureen Johnson with Lamar Giles, Kendall Annette, Soman Chainani, Ryan La Sala, and E. Lockhart
Friends, Romans, Besties, Countrymen
Building Character Relationships Across Friends, Family, and Love Interests
Sponsored by Hyperion
Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.
Moderated by Camryn Garrett with Sarah Dessen, Kelly Quindlen, Alaa Al-Barkawi, and Paula Chase
ROMFEST Keynote with Sarah Beth Durst
American Theater—Ballroom, 446 King St.
Sarah Beth Durst in conversation with Tricia Levenseller
Wow, This Escape Room is Really Hard
Reading for Escapism and Why We Get Lost in Our Favorite Worlds
Sponsored by Penguin Teen
American Theater—Cinema, 446 King St.
Moderated by Julian Winters with Sasha Peyton Smith, Gloria Munoz, F A Davidson, and I V Marie
Signing—Rajani LaRocca
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—David Levithan
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Brandon Mull
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Lily Berlin Dodd
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Emily Varga
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Brigid Kemmerer
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Stephanie Garber*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
1 personalization, candid photos only
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
Signing—Gail Carson Levine
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Ransom Riggs
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Tahereh Mafi*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
Plots & Pastries with Underlined
Grab a book-themed treat and take home an ARC! Ticket drop occurs at the Underlined Booth at 9 AM.
Bedazzle Before the Dark Descent with Kristen Ciccarelli
Come celebrate the Crimson Moth series with Kristen Ciccarelli! Book bedazzling and raffles, including an upcoming copy of Dark Descent, the third book in the series!
For capacity reasons, this event will be ticketed in advance, with tickets dropping here on November 1 at 12pm ET
Please note, Stars Bar does have a set of stairs to get up to. If you were hoping to attend this event and are unable to climb stairs, please email rachel@yallfest.org so we can make arrangements for you with the sponsor
(Re)Starting Over
Coming Up With New Ideas and Knowing Which to Follow
Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
Moderated by Allison Saft with Lynn Painter, Ayana Gray, Anna Bright, Ava Reid, and Lauren Blackwood
B-I-N-G-O
Authors Who Write for Teens, Tweens and Younger Battle It Out in an Epic Bingo Battle!
Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.
Moderated by Paula Chase with Kiara Valdez, Amanda Foody, E L Shen, and Shannon Messenger
To Infinity and Beyond the Page
Storytelling Across Mediums
American Theater—Cinema, 446 King St.
Moderated by Margaret Stohl with Tochi Onyebuchi, Brandon Hoàng, Shannon J Spann, and Shannon Lee
No Worries, I Got This!
How to Be a Teen While Also Dealing with Creatures, Magic, and the Vastness of Space
Sponsored by Wednesday Books
American Theater—Ballroom, 446 King St.
Moderated by Ashley Poston with Robyn Schneider, C L Herman, Lola StVil, and Noelle Monét
Signing—Melissa de la Cruz
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Sarah Beth Durst*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
Signing—Kristen Ciccarelli
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Kat Cho
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Sasha Peyton Smith
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—F. A. Davidson
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Sarah Dessen*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
Signing—Adalyn Grace*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
no personalizations
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
Signing—Cassandra Clare*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
1 personalization
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
Signing—Tracy Deonn*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
candid photos only, no video recording
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
Signing—Ryan La Sala
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Bedazzle While You Listen with PRH Audio
Join authors E. Lockhart and Julian Winters in a bedazzle while you listen event. The first twenty-five attendees will receive a pair of headphones to bedazzle. Attendees should also feel welcome to bring their own item to bedazzle.
It's Not Rocket Science (Fiction)
Droids, Dystopias, and Superpowers
Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
Moderated by Margaret Stohl with Kami Garcia, Chloe Gong, Tahereh Mafi, Ashley Poston, and Veronica Roth
Meeting the Moment
Portraying Modern Teens in Fiction
Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.
Moderated by Keala Kendall with Maureen Johnson, Alaa Al-Barkawi, DeAndra Davis, Natasha Diaz, and Page Powars
ROMFest: Balancing the Dragon Scales
Romance, Fantasy, and Making Sure Everything Feels Cohesive
THIS PANEL IS DESIGNED FOR READERS 18 & OVER AND MAY CONTAIN ADULT CONTENT
American Theater—Ballroom, 446 King St.
Moderated by Tricia Levenseller with Melissa de la Cruz, Ann Liang, Brigid Kemmerer, Olivia Wildenstein, and Mary E Pearson
A Strong Foundation
Building a Story from the Ground Up
American Theater - Cinema, 446 King St.
Moderated by David Levithan with E L Shen, Marisa Churchill, Emily Varga, and Ransom Riggs
Signing—Amanda Foody & C L Herman
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Lola StVil/Marie Arnold
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—N. E. Davenport
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Kaylie Smith*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
Signing—Ava Reid*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
1 personalization, candid photos only, no video recording
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
Signing—Paula Chase
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—E. Lockhart
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Soman Chainani
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Camryn Garrett
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Noelle Monét
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Anna Bright
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Andrew Joseph White
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Allison Saft
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Simon Teen: Bookish Brunch
What's your reading taste, sweet or savory? Stop by for pastries, an exclusive Simon Teen Diner bag, and a mystery ARC based on your reading taste. Grab a wristband at the booth starting at 9am to secure your spot.
Step Into Spellfire
Join Penguin Teen and bestselling author ROBYN SCHNEIDER for an immersive hour of bingo, Q&A, and delicious treats! Attendees will receive an advance copy of SPELLFIRE.*
*This is a ticketed event. Come by the Penguin Teen booth between 9 AM and 12 PM to request a ticket. Tickets are limited and available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
Please note, Stars Bar does have a set of stairs to get up to. If you were hoping to attend this event and are unable to climb stairs, please email rachel@yallfest.org so we can make arrangements for you with the sponsor
Middle Grade Monopoly
An Interactive Game Where YOU Ask the Questions
Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.
With Brandon Mull, Gail Carson Levine, Lily Berlin Dodd, H D Hunter, and Julian Winters
A Whole New World
Crafting a Magical and Intriguing Fantasy World
Sponsored by Mayhem Books
Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
Moderated by Shannon J Spann with Fonda Lee, Kristen Ciccarelli, Stephanie Garber, Ikwo Ntekim, and Shannon Lee
State of the Art
Blending Pictures and Words Into Graphic Novels
American Theater—Ballroom, 446 King St.
Moderated by Jarrett Krosoczka with Tochi Onyebuchi, Kami Garcia, Kiara Valdez, Miles Toriko Burks, and Brandon Hoàng
The Brain Game
Neurodivergence and Mental Health in YA
American Theater - Cinema, 446 King St.
Moderated by DeAndra Davis with Taylor Grothe, Andrew Joseph White, Christina Ferko, and Kat Cho
Signing—Page Powars
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Keala Kendall
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Ayana Gray
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Mary E. Pearson
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Tricia Levenseller
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Veronica Roth*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
Signing—Ann Liang*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
1 personalization, candid photos only
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
Signing—Marisa Churchill
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Natasha Díaz
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Gloria Muñoz
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—I. V. Marie
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Olivia Wildenstein
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Robyn Schneider
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Lynn Painter*
This signing will be ticketed in advance.
2 books per person, 1 personalization, candid photos only
For more information on free tickets for select signings, including this one, check out our signing guidelines document
Writing, In Spite of it All
Writing, In Spite of It All: Everyday Distractions, AI, and the World
Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.
Moderated by Soman Chainani with M J Hastings, Ikwo Ntekim, Kelly Quindlen, and Ava Reid
Expansion Packs
Building, Broadening, and Evolving the World of a Series
Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
Moderated by Ransom Riggs with Tracy Deonn, Cassandra Clare, Kristen Ciccarelli, Chloe Gong, and Adalyn Grace
ROMFest: Well Matched
Creating Complimentary Love Interests That Readers Swoon Over
THIS PANEL IS DESIGNED FOR READERS 18 & OVER AND MAY CONTAIN ADULT CONTENT
American Theater—Ballroom, 446 King St.
Moderated by Stephanie Garber with Melissa de la Cruz, N E Davenport, Brigid Kemmerer, Sarah Beth Durst, Kaylie Smith, and Allison Saft
A Star is Born
Main Characters and the Stories They Fit In
American Theater - Cinema, 446 King St.
Moderated by Anna Bright with Lola StVil, Rajani LaRocca, E. Lockhart, Ryan La Sala, and Teri Dederer
Signing—Julian Winters
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Maureen Johnson
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Lamar Giles
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Jarrett Krosoczka
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Lauren Blackwood
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Shannon Lee & Fonda Lee
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—H. D. Hunter
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Kami Garcia
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Tochi Onyebuchi
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Miles Toriko Burks
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Shannon J. Spann
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Margaret Stohl
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Junk Journal and Java with Peachtree Teen
Join us for an afternoon break of creativity, conversation, and coffee! Guest emcee Taylor Grothe will lead the afternoon's activities and special guest authors Alaa Al-Burkwari, Gloria Munoz, and Andrew Joseph White will junk journal along with us. All supplies will be provided and you can grab up some exciting Peachtree Teen ARCs.
Please note, Stars Bar does have a set of stairs to get up to. If you were hoping to attend this event and are unable to climb stairs, please email rachel@yallfest.org so we can make arrangements for you with the sponsor
I Feel Conflicted
I Feel Conflicted: Creating Friction for the Good of the Plot
Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.
Moderated by Adalyn Grace with Kendall Annette, Shannon Messenger, I V Marie, Gloria Munoz, and Teri Dederer
A Most Enchanting Romance
Teen Love Across Genre
Sponsored by Listening Library
Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
Moderated by Emily Varga with Lynn Painter, Page Powars, Kat Cho, Sasha Peyton Smith, Miles Toriko Burks
Making a Page a Portal
How the Written Word Becomes a World That Feels Real to the Reader
American Theater—Ballroom, 446 King St.
Moderated by Tracy Deonn with Amanda Foody, C L Herman, Marisa Churchill, Natasha Diaz, and Allison Saft
Signing—Kiara Valdez
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Ikwo Ntekim
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Kelly Quindlen
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—E. L. Shen
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Alaa Al-Barkawi
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—M. J. Hastings
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Taylor Grothe
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Brandon Hoàng
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—DeAndra Davis
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
Signing—Christina Ferko
Signing “end” times are approximate, we do not suggest waiting until the end of these time frames to try and get your books signed, even for ticketed signings
These Boots Were Made For Dancing with Epic Reads
Take a free line dancing class and get a copy of Meg Cabot's upcoming YA novel KISSING COWBOYS
I Can’t Look Away
The Everlasting Appeal of Getting Scared
Sponsored by Peachtree Teen
Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.
Moderated by H D Hunter with Andrew Joseph White, Taylor Grothe, Lamar Giles, Christina Ferko, and Keala Kendall
ROMFest: I See the Vision
I See the Vision: Balancing Author Intent with Audience Expectations
THIS PANEL IS DESIGNED FOR READERS 18 & OVER AND MAY CONTAIN ADULT CONTENT
American Theater—Ballroom, 446 King St.
Moderated by Lauren Blackwood with Tricia Levenseller, Olivia Wildenstein, Mary E Pearson, N E Davenport, and Kaylie Smith
Kill Your Darlings
Edits and Taking a Story from Written to Refined
American Theater - Cinema, 446 King St.
Moderated by David Levithan with Noelle Monét, M J Hastings, Fonda Lee, and Robyn Schneider
Closing Keynote Sponsored by Fierce Reads & Sourcebooks Fire
Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
With Ayana Gray, F A Davidson, Sarah Dessen, and Ann Liang
Sponsored by Fierce Reads and Sourcebooks Fire
The Golden Quest Presented By Mayhem Books
This is one adventure you won’t want to miss. Presented by Mayhem Books, The Golden Quest isn’t just a scavenger hunt—it’s your chance to step into the world of The Golden Huntress by Katherine Quinn. Begin your journey through the Spiritwoods (aka YALLFest) on Saturday, November 14, starting at 11:00 AM, and follow the clues to collect all three tokens. Bring your tokens to the Mayhem Books booth at 5:00 PM in the Event Quad at the Charleston Museum to claim your prize: a final copy of The Golden Huntress. The number of hunters is limited, so be among the first 100 participants to embark on the quest. Don’t forget to follow Mayhem Books on Instagram (@entangledteen) for more information and the location of the first clue.
The Smackdown Sponsored by Underlined
Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
YALLFest is Presented by Mayhem Books
Hosted by Soman Chainani
Sponsored by Underlined
Story/Telling
INFERENCES, DESCRIPTIONS, AND HOW MUCH TO TELL YOUR READER
Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.
With Brendan Reichs, Victoria Aveyard, Joelle Wellington, Lyla Lee, Page Powars, and Jamie Jo Hoang
Closing Keynote Sponsored by Sourcebooks Fire
Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
YALLFest is Presented by Mayhem Books
With Alex Aster, Rachel Griffin, and Shannon J. Spann
Sponsored by Sourcebooks Fire
Staring at the Blank Page Before You
GROWING AN IDEA INTO A BOOK
American Theater - Ballroom, 446 King St.
With Danielle Paige, Codie Crowley, Gayle Forman, Idris Goodwin, Jamie D'Amato, and Jennifer Iacopelli
Meet Mayhem (Books)!
Charleston Museum - Event Quad, 360 Meeting St.
Join us for crafts, laughs and get to know our incredible upcoming titles. We can’t wait to cause a little Mayhem.
Building Off the Blueprints
HOW FORMAT CHANGES A STORY, FROM GRAPHIC NOVELS TO VERSE
Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.
With Olivia A Cole, Ashley Woodfolk, Ngozi Ukazu, Trung Le Nguyen, Hannah V. Sawyerr, and Amber McBride
SOUNDTRACK by Jason Reynolds: A Live Audiobook Reading & Narrator Q&A
American Theater - Cinema, 446 King St.
Join the cast of the band SOUNDTRACK from Jason Reynolds’ new audiobook original for a live excerpt reading and Q&A. Take a glimpse behind-the-scenes of how this special audiobook project was made, and make sure to grab a vinyl edition featuring an excerpt while supplies last. Seating and vinyl are first come, first served.
There’s Something About Magic
THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MAGIC
Sponsored by PiqueBeyond
Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
With Victoria Aveyard, Tracy Deonn, C L Herman, Hafsah Faizal, Amanda Foody, & Marissa Meyer
And I Would Have Gotten Away With It, Too
IF IT WASN’T FOR THIS MEDDLING PANEL
Sponsored by Wednesday Books
American Theater - Ballroom, 446 King St.
With Diana Rodriguez Wallach, Helena Haywoode Henry, Grady Hendrix, Tiffany D Jackson, Joelle Wellington, Mia Manansala
Most Likely To
CRAFTING A CAST OF CHARACTERS
American Theater - Cinema, 446 King St.
With Alanna Bennett, Max Brallier, Alexandra Brown Chang, Codie Crowley, Stuart Gibbs, and KA Linde
No One Write Way
JOURNEYS TO AUTHORHOOD
Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
With Shannon Spann, Taylor Simonds, Marie Lu, Ebony LaDelle, Abdi Nazemian, and Axie Oh
Booked Up For the Weekend with Saturday Books
American Theater - Stars Bar, 446 King St.
Join Saturday Books to make your own "booked up for the weekend" kit and receive exclusive ARCs from upcoming Saturday Books authors! This event will be ticketed (ticket drop at 9AM on Saturday).
LGBTQIA+ AMA
American Theater - Ballroom, 446 King St.
With David Levithan, Lyla Lee, Jamie D’Amato, Mark Oshiro
Déjà Vu
RETELLINGS AND NEW TAKES ON FAVE TALES
Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St
With Sarah Mlynowski, Danielle Paige, Allison Saft, Trung Le Nguyen, Ashlee Latimer, and A B Poranek
SIGNING — Ava Reid
Lit Alley, 418 King St.
This signing is ticketed in advance, all tickets have been claimed.