Anderson's Bookshops presents:
Are you ready to celebrate all things YA?
Coming at you from the Chicago suburbs, readers, authors, publishers, educators and influencers are invited to join us for a full day of authors, panels, and books, books, books!
Keynote Speaker:
Karen McManus
(Receive a copy of Karen's new book included with your registration!)
Featuring appearances from:
Samira Ahmed , Melissa Albert. K. Ancrum, Kelly Andrew, Tracy Badua, Bethany Baptiste, Aimée Carter, Kristin Cast, Brittany Cavallaro, E. Charlton-Trujillo, Erin A. Craig, Kirstin Cronn-Mills , Megan Davidhizar, Sayantani DasGupta, Ronni Davis, Susan Dennard, Hayley Dennings, Jumata Emill, Namina Forna, Gia Gordon, Markelle Grabo, Joan He, Kaitlyn Hill, Kim Johnson, Christina Li, Kekla Magoon, Mindy McGinnis, Karen McManus, Samuel Miller, Derek Milman, Kristin Nilsen, Rex Ogle, Ellen Oh, Patricia Park, Beth Revis, Neal Shusterman, Kristen Simmons, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Jordan Sonnenblick, June CL Tan, Lexi Underwood, Danielle Valentine, Sarah Van Name, Jeff Zentner, Ann Zhao, Amélie Wen Zhao
Plus audiobook narrators:
Torian Brackett, Caitlin Davies, Lindsey Dorcus, Mary Helen Gallucci, Mia Hutchinson-Shaw, Natalie Naudus (also an author!), Mark Sanderlin, and Gail Shalan!
(Please note: Since the initial announcements, Scott Reintgen, Rachel Griffin, and Ashley Woodfolk are no longer able to join us.)
Tickets are only $20 and include:
*Admission to the opening celebration and keynote speech
*Included copy of the Keynoter's new book
*Attendance at four breakout sessions featuring timely topics discussed by panels of your favorite YA authors
*Lots of time to shop at the onsite bookstore
*Food trucks onsite
*Signing session with over 30 popular YA authors attending
*For more info, a day-of schedule, and author info, visit https://yamidwest.weebly.com *
Breakout Session Panels:
Session 1: Audiobook Narrators; I Want Cheap Thrills; Magic, How Does That Work?; More Than a Checked Box; Trope Talk; Fresh Perspective
Session 2: Soap Box; Why YA? A conversation about the ever-changing appeal of YA; The Weight of Words; Flip the Script; Let's Get One Thing Queer; Fantastical Foundations
Session 3: Guess Who; Mind Matters; What's Love Got to Do With it; Inspiration Station; Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Session 4: Writing Workshop Panel; Reviving Lore; Historically Correct; How to Horror; From Concept to Cover
*YA Midwest is a book festival for YA readers that celebrates all things YA! All who enjoy Young Adult literature are welcome and encouraged to attend, regardless of age. Anyone under the age of 12 is required to be accompanied by an adult*
Click here for complete details and tickets.
