MIDDLE GRADE KEYNOTE
Featuring Karina Yan Glaser, Alan Gratz, and Ruta Sepetys; moderated by: Jill Bellomy
GB1-3
Squad Goals
That's what friends are for.
Authors: John Patrick Green, Hope Larson, Terri Libenson, Crystal Maldonado, Shannon Messenger, Julie Murphy; moderated by EJ Gilbert
GB 6
Middle Grade Madness
Join our MG authors for a round of interactive fun and serious silliness.
Authors: Max Brallier, Julie Buxbaum, Jen Calonita, Alyson Gerber, Stuart Gibbs, Gordon Korman, Claribel A. Ortega, James Ponti, Oz Rodriguez, Dan Santat
GB 1-3
Senior Year & Beyond
It's a whole new chapter.
Authors: Becky Albertalli, Morgan Matson, Jason Reynolds, Nic Stone, Ambika Vohra, K. L. Walther; moderated by Kristi Willbanks
GB 7-8
Dark Academia
Deadly pursuits in the halls.
Authors: Nick Brooks, J. Elle, Elle Gonzalez Rose; moderated by Manaal Hameed
JB A-B
Reading the Rainbow
Pride in the pages.
Authors: Paul Coccia, Kamilah Cole, Jonny Garza Villa, David Levithan, Brian Selznick; moderated by: David Levithan
JB C
Magic in Me
Mystical stories.
Authors: J. C. Cervantes, Dhonielle Clayton, Leah Johnson, Janae Marks; moderated by: Brandi Grant
JB D
Poems with Plot
Novels in verse.
Authors: Tony Keith Jr., Gloria Muñoz, Alessandra Narváez Varela, Rex Ogle, Ibi Zoboi; moderated by: Mary Hinson
MR 9
Rough Waters
Stories with a splash.
Authors: Linda Sue Park, Pam Muñoz Ryan, Padma Venkatraman; moderated by: Tyra Damm
MR 8
Love and Lies
Red flag romances.
Authors: Kelly Andrew, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Libba Bray, Gloria Chao, Stephanie Garber, Emily Varga; moderated by: Deborah Zeman
GB 4-5
Home Is Where the Heart Is
It's not just a place.
Authors: James Bird, Saadia Faruqi, Karina Yan Glaser, Padma Venkatraman; moderated by: Cathy Whiteman
MR 8
Ready, Set, Draw!
Your favorite graphic novel illustrators go head-to-head in a draw-off!
Authors: Cindy Chang, John Patrick Green, Hope Larson, Terri Libenson, Shaina Lu, Nikki Russell, Rachel Renée Russell, Dan Santat; moderated by Christina Taylor
GB 6
Secrets, Codes & Spies
Reading between the lies.
Authors: Julie Buxbaum, Jen Calonita, Alan Gratz, Shannon Messenger, James Ponti; moderated by: Mandy Aguilar
GB 1-3
When Sparks Fly
Heartbeats and happily ever afters.
Authors: Becky Albertalli, Alexis Castellanos, Paul Coccia, Jason Reynolds, Ambika Vohra, Kasie West; moderated by: Mary Hinson
GB 7-8
Monster Mash
Out of this world adventures.
Authors: Crystal Maldonado, Julie Murphy, Claribel A. Ortega, Mark Oshiro, Oz Rodriguez, R. L. Stinee; moderated by Courtney Walker
JB A-B
Spellbound
Dragons, magic, and more.
Authors: J. C. Cervantes, Natalie Lloyd, Mari Mancusi, Janae Marks, Sarah Mlynowski; moderated by: Marcus Green
JB C
When the Going Gets Tough
The tough get going.
Authors: Jen Ferguson, Gayle Forman, Kathleen Glasgow, Tony Keith Jr.; moderated by: Brandi Grant
JB D
Ride or Die
Where does your allegiance lie?
Authors: Nick Brooks, Gabi Burton, Kristen Ciccarelli, A. S. King, Rex Ogle, Ibi Zoboi; moderated by: Ashley Leffel
MR 9
Swords & Sorcery
Cutting edge fantasy.
Authors: Victoria Aveyard, Kamilah Cole, J. Elle, Lauren Roberts, Emily Varga; moderated by: Destiny Vandeput
GB 4-5
Friendly Battle
Family feud style.
Authors: Max Brallier, Julie Buxbaum, Jen Calonita, J.C. Cervantes, Alan Gratz, Mari Mancusi, Sarah Mlynowski, Mark Oshiro, Pam Muñoz Ryan
GB 1-3
Second Chances
From setbacks to comebacks.
Authors:Jen Ferguson, Gayle Forman, Kathleen Glasgow, Morgan Matson, Gloria Muñoz; moderated by Kristi Willbanks
GB 7-8
Against All Odds
Love finds its way.
Authors: Alexis Castellanos, Gloria Chao, Jonny Garza Villa, Brian Selznick, K. L. Walther, Kasie West; moderated by: Jay Guillory
JB D
Threads of Hope
Weaving stories beyond sorrow.
Authors: James Bird, Saadia Faruqi, Karina Yan Glaser, Renée Watson; moderated by: Rachel Reeves
MR 8
Things We Do For Love
How far will you go?
Authors: Kelly Andrew, Libba Bray, Kristen Ciccarelli, Elle Gonzalez Rose; moderated by Sydnie Shreffler
JB A-B
Found Family
Building your community.
Authors: Gordon Korman, Natalie Lloyd, Shaina Lu, Claribel A. Ortega, Oz Rodriguez; moderated by: Amanda Hunt
JB C
Flipping the Script
Pioneers of change.
Authors: A.S. King, David Levithan, Rex Ogle, Jason Reynolds, Nic Stone; moderated by: Joanna Johnson
GB 4-5
Get Graphic
From story to sketch.
Authors: Max Brallier, Cindy Chang, Stuart Gibbs, John Patrick Green, Shaina Lu, Sarah Mlynowski; moderated by EJ Gilbert
GB 6
Thrills and Chills
Reading on the edge of your seat.
Authors: Crystal Maldonado, Mari Mancusi, Julie Murphy, Mark Oshiro, R. L. Stine; moderated by: Rachel Reeves
GB 1-3
Save the Kingdom
Power and sacrifice.
Authors: Victoria Aveyard, Gabi Burton, Kamilah Cole, Stephanie Garber, Lauren Roberts; moderated by Sara Roberts
GB 7-8
Empowering Stories
Finding the strength within.
Authors: Alan Gratz, Linda Sue Park, Padma Venkatraman, Renée Watson; moderated by: Margarita Longoria
MR 8
Writing 101
All the tips and tricks.
Authors:Alyson Gerber, Karina Yan Glaser, James Ponti
MR 9
As Seen on BookTok
All the latest trends.
Authors: Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Nick Brooks, K.L. Walther; moderated by Amanda Hunt
JB A-B
And the Rest is History
History is more recent than you think.
Authors: Libba Bray, Alessandra Narváez Varela, Ruta Sepetys; moderated by: Melissa Prycer
JB C
A Touch of Magic
Don't hide your power.
Authors: Dhonielle Clayton, Leah Johnson, Natalie Lloyd, Shannon Messenger; moderated by: Deborah Zeman
JB D
All "YA" Need Is Love
Young love, big drama.
Authors: Becky Albertalli, Paul Coccia, Jonny Garza Villa, Morgan Matson, Brian Selznick, Ambika Vohra, Kasie West; moderated by: Sydnie Shreffler
GB 4-5
Campus Chronicles
Too cool for school.
Authors: Cindy Chang, Gordon Korman, Hope Larson, Terri Libenson, Nikki Russell, Rachel Renée Russell; moderated by Ashley Leffel
GB 6
Get a Clue
These books will keep you guessing.
Authors: Jen Calonita, Dhonielle Clayton, Alyson Gerber, Stuart Gibbs, Janae Marks, James Ponti; moderated by: Stacy Wells
GB 1-3
Making Your Mark
Living up to your legacy.
Authors: Victoria Aveyard, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Alexis Castellanos, Gloria Chao, Ibi Zoboi; moderated by Gabi Sikes
GB 7-8
Keeping It Real
True-to-life stories.
Authors: James Bird, Pam Muñoz Ryan, Dan Santat, Renée Watson; moderated by: Tyra Damm
JB D
Mental Health Matters
We're all going through it.
Authors: Jen Ferguson, Gayle Forman, Kathleen Glasgow, A.S. King, Alessandra Narváez Varela; moderated by: Crissy Imery
MR 8
In the Shadows
Dark forces are at work.
Authors: Kelly Andrew, Kristen Ciccarelli, J. Elle, Elle Gonzalez Rose, Emily Varga; moderated by: Tristian Evans
MR 9
It's All Relative
Family is everything.
Authors: Saadia Faruqi, Leah Johnson, Linda Sue Park, Ruta Sepetys; moderated by Courtney Walker
JB A-B
Justice in Ink
Stand up for what you believe.
Authors: Tony Keith Jr., David Levithan, Gloria Muñoz, Nic Stone; moderated by: Margarita Longoria
JB C
Young Adult Keynote
Featuring Gabi Burton, Stephanie Garber, Lauren Roberts; moderated by: Mandy Curtis
GB 4-5
