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12th Annual Young Adult Literature Conference

  • October 10, 2015
  • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Hilton, Lisle
Join Anderson's Bookshop's 12th annual gathering of authors and educators interested in the best and newest in young adult literature. The conference will take place all day. Meet featured authors, attend breakout sessions on fascinating topics, book talks on the best in new YA, enjoy a continental breakfast, a full luncheon and shop the conference bookstore. Booksigning opportunities and CPDU credits offered.


Keynote authors include Ally Carter, David Baldacci, David Levithan, James Dashner, Marie Lu and Gary Schmidt. Additional authors include Adam Silvera, Alexandra Sirowy, Ally Carter, Ann Bausum, Antony John, Bethany Hagen, Bill Konigsberg, Carrie Ryan, Cassie Beasley, Cherie Priest, Danielle Vega, David Arnold, David Baldacci, Ellen Airgood, David Levithan, Dawn Kurtagich, Emma Mills, Josephine Angelini, Leigh Bardugo, Leila Sales, Gary D. Schmidt, Heather Petty, Huntley Fitzpatrick, James Dashner, Jennifer Niven, Katherine Howe, Marie Lu, Morgan Rhodes, Nicola Yoon, Peter Kujawinski, Renee Ahdieh, Shaun David Hutchinson, Todd Hasak-Lowy, Una LaMarche and Colleen Houck.


The cost for the entire day is $109. This includes all meals, conference packet and giveaways. We are offering a special discount fee of $80 for full-time students (with proof of current school registration). The cost of the Fandom Frenzy Day is $49. We are also offering a discounted ticket for both days for $138. Registration Required. 


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