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!
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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 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!
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!
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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).
Fright Fest
Charleston Museum - Event Quad, 360 Meeting St.
Step into the spooky world of young adult horror, inspired by Freddie Kölsch’s EMPTY HEAVEN. We’re putting the “boo” in “book festival” with horror trivia, a six-word horror story session, and more.
Join if you dare - it’ll be a scream! Super special goodie bags are available for the first 50 attendees. Line will be at the event space, first come first serve.
A Bookish Escape
American Theater - Stars Bar, 446 King St.
Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer and Penguin Teen to see if you can unlock advance copies of The Escape Game--a twisty, thrilling murder mystery by Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss coming in Spring 2026! *This is a ticketed event. Come by the Penguin Teen booth prior to the event to request a ticket. Tickets are limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis while supplies last.
Underlined’s Cirque du Story
Charleston Museum - Event Quad, 360 Meeting St.
To enter Underlined’s Cirque du Story, one must do three things:
1. Secure a ticket from the Underlined booth: Two ticket drops will occur at 9AM and 11AM on a first come, first serve basis.
2. Arrive promptly: The revelry commences at 12PM in the Event Quad.
3. Be a fantasy book nerd in heart, body, and mind: There will be dazzling games, bewitching ARCs, and electrifying fun at every turn. And if you seek more magic and mischief, follow our ongoing spectacle @getunderlined.
The BookTok Effect: Building Community and Reaching an Audience
The ways books reach readers are evolving, with digital platforms like TikTok driving community enthusiasm and shaping cultural conversation around stories and how they are discovered and shared. Join authors Ashlee Latimer, Shannon J. Spann and Chloe Gong for a conversation on the changing landscape of the literary industry and readership, from traditional outreach to organic momentum, and how authors can thrive in this new, dynamic ecosystem. Moderated by Karen Kang, TikTok Global - Content Publisher & Partnerships
EPIC BINGO PARTY!
American Theater - Stars Bar, 446 King St.
Swing by Stars Bar to play a game of human bingo to win books, prizes, and more! Limited to the first 75 people in line at the American Theater.
Disney Publishing Loves Romantasy: Craft Flower Crowns with author Sasha E. Sloan
Charleston Museum - Event Quad, 360 Meeting St.
Join debut author and BookToker Sasha E. Sloan to make beautiful romantasy inspired flower crowns and receive advanced copies of her forthcoming book, THE RUINS BENEATH US.
Limited to the first 75 people in line at the Event Quad.
Twinkling Tomes ARC Drop with Sourcebooks Fire
Charleston Museum - Event Quad, 360 Meeting St.
Take home a tote bag packed with four fantasy ARCs: The Sun and the Starmaker by Rachel Griffin, She Knows All the Names by Michelle Jabès Corpora, Burn the Kingdom Down by Addie Thorley, and Flickerstate by F. A. Davidson PLUS a bedazzling kit to make your books shine. Limited to the first 50 fans in line at the Event Quad.
Let's Get Lit(erary)!
VIRTUAL EVENT!
Join four early career authors for a virtual YA game night and writing panel! Peyton June, Alex Ritany, H. D. Carver, and Taylor Hobbs will undertake a friendly competition of YA-themed trivia and pictionary (with audience participation!) before offering advice on writing your first novel and getting published. Hosted by Rex Ogle (When We Ride), this entertaining panel will include a prize drawing for one lucky attendee.
Red Carpet Preview
Main Library, 68 Calhoun Street
Featuring Ashlee Latimer, Diana Rodriguez Wallach, Alexandra Brown Chang, Helena Haywoode Henry, Mia P. Manansala, Trung Le Nguyen, and Jennifer Iacopelli
Click the event title for more info, including the link to free tickets, available starting November 1 at 12pm ET
Fierce Friday
John L. Dart Library, 1067 King St.
Sponsored by Fierce Reads
Join Fierce Reads for an afternoon of book signings with your favorite authors! Ticketed in advance, tickets became available November 1 at 12pm ET and have all been claimed.
Featuring Marissa Meyer, Hafsah Faizal, Isabel Ibañez, Amber McBride, C L Herman, Amanda Foody, Page Powars, Melissa de la Cruz, Claribel A. Ortega, Marie Lu, and Axie Oh