I Read YA Breakfast Hour
Stop by in the morning for awesome giveaways: upcoming galleys, fun swag, cool tote, and delicious donuts!
Underlined Sweet Treat Social
Join Team Underlined for a build-your-own candy mix station. All sugar-powered attendees will receive a tote and select romantasy ARCs. Ticket drop at 9:45 AM for the general public at our booth.
Simon Teen Bookish Brunch
Stop by for pastries, an exclusive Simon Teen Diner bag, and a mystery ARC based on your reading taste!
Analog and Yap
Come unplug! Attendees will get an exclusive Stonefruit Studio tote bag with a Flickerstate ARC and deck of cards, various crafts, and activity books. Limited to 50 attendees. Wristbands given out 1 hour before at Pitch Space.
ESCAPE INTO THE SECRET WORLD OF BRIAR ROSE
LET YOUR CREATIVITY BLOOM!
Join Penguin Teen and author/Youtube creator Cindy Pham for conversation, crafting, and treats!
(Attendees will receive an advance copy of The Secret World of Briar Rose.)
UNION SQUARE & CO. AND SUJIN WITHERSPOON PRESENT “TROPE TO MY HEART”
Join SEYOON AND DEAN, UNSCRIPTED author Sujin Witherspoon and Union Square & Co. for TROPE TO MY HEART – a celebration of all things YA romance.
Test your romance trope knowledge and design your own Seyoon and Dean-inspired carabiner keychain. Trope To My Heart door prizes will be available for the first fifty attendees! First come first serve.
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Bedazzle While You Listen [To Audiobooks!]
Join authors Angela Montoya and Cindy Pham in a bedazzle while you listen to audiobooks 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.
Epic Pride Bingo with Epic Reads
It's never too early for Epic Pride! Stop by the Multipurpose Room for a fun queer time of Epic Pride Bingo and prizes, and receive an early copy of Becky Albertalli's next book, AMELIA, IF ONLY!
this is a sponsor-run event and space may be limited, we suggest following the sponsor on social media as sponsors usually share how to get tickets the week of the festival.
GUESS WHO? Audiobook Edition with PRH Audio
If you love JEOPARDY!, join Penguin Random House Audio and Listening Library for GUESS WHO? Audiobook Edition, a special gameshow featuring classics, as well as brand new listens. Get ready to show off your best trivia skills and discover your next favorite audiobook! Hosted by actor and narrator Oscar Emmanuel Fabela.
this is a sponsor-run event and space may be limited, we suggest following the sponsor on social media as sponsors usually share how to get tickets the week of the festival.
Slush Pile Party with Tor Teen, Wednesday Books, and Flatiron Books
Treat yourself to a FREE slushie and a stack of the hottest ARCs from Tor Teen, Wednesday Books, and Flatiron Books. Ticketed event only.
Please note this event was originally listed on the website as 1-2pm, it is in fact 2-3pm and has been corrected!
this is a sponsor-run event and space may be limited, we suggest following the sponsor on social media as sponsors usually share how to get tickets the week of the festival.
Books, Bracelets and "Bound By Stars" with Entangled Teen
Come make friendship bracelets and get an early copy of Bound by Stars, the debut novel from author E.L. Starling, about two teens from opposite ends of the galaxy who come together on a spaceship destined for Mars — if they can survive the journey in one piece.
Stop by the Entangled booth to grab an exclusive access wristband — and hurry, only a limited number are available
So Charming! with Sourcebooks Fire
Come make bag charms and play trivia with your favorite Fire authors! Light refreshments will be provided. Limited to 30 attendees.
this is a sponsor-run event and space may be limited, we suggest following the sponsor on social media as sponsors usually share how to get tickets the week of the festival.
Build-a-Bookquet with Underlined
Come build your own book bouquet with select ARCs alongside Underlined authors!
this is a sponsor-run event and space may be limited, we suggest following the sponsor on social media as sponsors usually share how to get tickets the week of the festival.
Bookish Crafting Hour with Penguin Teen, featuring The Last Tiger
Join Penguin Teen for a magical hour of bookish crafts, delicious treats, and a meet and greet with JULIA RIEW and BRAD RIEW, authors of the upcoming romantic fantasy The Last Tiger.
this is a sponsor-run event and space may be limited, we suggest following the sponsor on social media as sponsors usually share how to get tickets the week of the festival.
Fierce Friday
sponsored by fierce reads
in cooperation with Santa Monica Public Library, Main Branch
Reserve Your Free Ticket Here
Hexes & Hieroglyphics with YA authors Beth Revis and Michelle Jabès Corpora
Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Night of the Witch, and Michelle Jabès Corpora, author of the upcoming His Face is the Sun, explore the magic in the margins of history. Join them on IG Live as they dig into the research, myths, and lore that shaped their spellbinding YA fantasy worlds.
catch it on instagram: here