Morning Breakouts (10:45-11:30 a.m.)
Novels that are all about love in difficult situations
Featuring Lisa Klein, Emery Lord, Vicki Leigh writing as Tori Rigby, Jasmine Warga
Characters who fight for the future
Featuring Mindee Arnett, Laura Bickle, Cinda Williams Chima, Lorie Langdon, Kristen Simmons
Building suspense and playing tricks with your mind
Featuring Liz Coley, Carey Corp, Mindy McGinnis, Natalie D. Richards
Moderated by Jody Casella
Choices, consequences, and characters in search of a do-over
Featuring Emily Henry, Riley Redgate, Sarah Schmitt, Adam Silvera
Afternoon Breakouts (2:30-3:15 p.m.)
Authors who make history come alive
Featuring Lisa Klein, Mindy McGinnis, Saundra Mitchell, Gene Yang
What makes a strong female character?
Featuring Laura Bickle, Liz Coley, Emily Henry, Kristen Simmons
Real teens, real issues: talking about the tough stuff
Featuring Emery Lord, Riley Redgate, Adam Silvera, Jasmine Warga
How to build a YA fantasy world
Featuring Cinda Williams Chima, Carey Corp, Vicki Leigh/Tori Rigby, Sarah Schmitt
Strong friendships, unlikely partnerships
Featuring Kurt Dinan, Lorie Langdon, Natalie D. Richards
Can’t make it to one of the panels? Ask the authors using our online form, and our moderators can read your question! Follow along on Twitter and Instagram for panel updates, using the hashtag #pplteenbookfest.
