MIDDLE GRADE GRAPHIC TAKEOVER
Featuring Authors: Nathan Hale, Matthew Holm, Dan Santat, and Judd Winick with Jennifer L. Holm

GB 1-3

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, Torrey Maldonado, Claribel A. Ortega, Debbie Rigaud, Brian Selznick

GB 1-3


I AM LEGEND
Legends, myths, and folklore from around the world.
Authors: Adrianna Cuevas, Laekan Zea Kemp, Natalie C. Parker, Julian Randall, Jenna Yoon; moderated by: Marcus Green

GB 6


WHO AM I?
Finding your identity.
Authors: Rebecca Balcárcel, Nicole D. Collier, Kate DiCamillo, Matthew Holm, James Ponti, Dan Santat, Jasmine Warga; moderated by: Courtney Walker

GB 7-8


READING THE RAINBOW
Discussing the importance of LGBTQ+ stories.
Authors: Brian D. Kennedy, Lyla Lee, David Levithan, Kaylie Smith, Phil Stamper, Julian Winters

JB A-B


History Buffs Unite!
Travel back in time with historical fiction.
Authors: Chloe Gong, Krystal Marquis, Jennifer A. Nielsen, Steve Sheinkin, Lyssa Mia Smith; moderated by Tyra Damm

JB C


Whiteout
Love will keep you warm.
Authors: Dhonielle Clayton, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas; moderated by Sara Roberts.

JB D


Turn of Phrase
Novels in verse and lyrical fiction.
Authors: Amber McBride, Jasminne Mendez, Rex Ogle; moderated by Brandi Grant.

MR 8


Happily Ever After
Romance to give you butterflies.
Elise Bryant, Sayantani DasGupta, Maurene Goo, Emiko Jean, Julie Murphy, Priyanka Taslim; moderated by Sarah Pitre.

MR 9

Murder and Mayhem
Got an appetite for mystery?
Authors: Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Aimée Carter, Jumata Emill, Maureen Johnson, Jessie Weaver; moderated Mandy Curtis

GB 4-5

Get a Clue
All aboard the Mystery Machine!
Authors: Julie Buxbaum, Adrianna Cuevas, Elizabeth Eulberg, Stuart Gibbs, James Ponti; moderated by Stephanie Galvan Russell

GB 1-3


A Sense of Community
We’re better together.
Authors: Jade Adia, Tracy Badua, Angeline Boulley, Tahereh Mafi, Brittney Morris, Priyanka Taslim; moderated by Bernadette Blakely

GB 6


Ready, Set, Draw!
Illustrators go head-to-head in a drawing off.
Authors: Nathan Hale, Matthew Holm, Kazu Kibuishi, Dan Santat, Judd Winick; moderated by Jennifer L. Holm.

GB 7-8


Flesh and Blood
The ties that bind.
Authors: Susan Dennard, Maurene Goo, Emiko Jean, Krystal Marquis, Lyssa Mia Smith; moderated by Sydnie Shreffler.

JB C


We Are Family
Family means everything.
Authors: Rebecca Balcárcel, Nicole D. Collier, Karina Yan Glaser, Stacey Lee, Brian Selznick, Jasmine Warga, Jenna Yoon; moderated by Amanda Hunt.

JB D


Even Stranger Things
Slip into the supernatural.
Authors: J. Elle, Laekan Zea Kemp, Rex Ogle, Claribel A. Ortega, Natalie C. Parker; moderated by Melissa Silerio.

MR 8


Going Through It
Healing from trauma.
Authors: Amber McBride, Robin Roe, Nic Stone; moderated by Kristen Diou.

MR 9

Now Streaming
Binge watch these books.
Authors: Julie Murphy, Sara Shepard, Angie Thomas; moderated by Sarah Pitre.

GB 4-5

Screen Time
Read before you watch.
Authors: Kate Di Camillo, Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm; moderated by Tristian Evans

GB 1-3

 

Riddle Me This
Crafting the clues.
Authors: Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Angeline Boulley, Maureen Johnson, Brittney Morris; moderated by Mandy Curtis

GB 6


Let’s Go!
Adventures with friends.
Authors: Dhonielle Clayton, Stuart Gibbs, Hugh “H. D.” Hunter, Julian Randall; moderated by Destiny Vandeput.

JB A-B


Book Crushes
Let’s be real - fictional crushes are better.
Authors: Elise Bryant, Brian D. Kennedy, Lyla Lee, Krystal Marquis, Phil Stamper; moderated by Margie Longoria

JB C


Remixed
Giving old stories a glow up.
Authors: Jen Calonita, Stacey Lee, Sarah Mlynowski, James Riley; moderated by Ashley Leffel.

JB D


Sidelined
Play by your own rules.
Authors: Rebecca Balcárcel, Alyson Gerber, Torrey Maldonado, Jasminne Mendez; moderated by Ian Pearce

MR 8


And the Rest is History
Without books, history is silent.
Authors: Nathan Hale, Jennifer A. Nielsen, Steve Sheinkin; moderated by Melissa Prycer

MR 9


Fantasy Forever!
A universe in pages.
Authors: Susan Dennard, Stephanie Garber, Chloe Gong, Tahereh Mafi, Amber McBride, Kaylie Smith; moderated by Sara Roberts.

GB 4-5

Middle Grade Madness 2.0
Family Feud style.
Authors: Nicole D. Collier, Adrianna Cuevas, J. Elle, Karina Yan Glaser, Sarah Mlynowski, Jennifer A. Nielsen, James Ponti, James Riley.
GB 1-3


If the Crown Fits
Characters who get the royal treatment.
Authors: Aimée Carter, Emiko Jean, Debbie Rigaud, Priyanka Taslim; moderated by Mary Hinson.

GB 6


Out of this World
We are not alone.
Authors: Julie Buxbaum, Jennifer L. Holm, Hugh “H. D.” Hunter, Jasmine Warga, Judd Winick; moderated by Tristian Evans.

JB A-B


So This Is Love
I’m all aglow.
Authors: Elise Bryant, Sayantani DasGupta, JC Peterson, Julian Winters; moderated by Gabi Sikes

JB C


Picture This!
Highly illustrated stories.
Authors: Max Brallier, Nathan Hale, Claribel A. Ortega, Brian Selznick, Steve Sheinkin; moderated by Deborah Zeman

JB D


Kids Rule the World
Characters taking action.
Authors: Jade Adia, Elizabeth Eulberg, David Levithan, Julian Randall, Jenna Yoon; moderated by Brandi Grant

MR 8

Secrets and Lies
It’s a thrill.
Authors: Maureen Johnson, Robin Roe, Sara Shepard, Jessie Weaver; moderated by Ian Pearce

GB 4-5

Spellbound
Do you believe in magic?
Authors: Jen Calonita, Dhonielle Clayton, J. Elle, Sarah Mlynowski, Debbie Rigaud, James Riley, Angie Thomas; moderated by Courtney Walker

GB 1-3


Hope Wins
Inspiring stories.
Authors: Max Brallier, Stuart Gibbs, Karina Yan Glaser, James Ponti; moderated by Rose Brock

GB 6


Shivers and Screams
Books that give you goosebumps.
Authors: Elizabeth Eulberg, Laekan Zea Kemp, Julie Murphy, Natalie C. Parker; moderated by Stephanie Galvan Russell.

JB A-B


All the Feels
How to write a heartbreak.
Authors: Stephanie Garber, Chloe Gong, Jenny Lee, Lyla Lee, Tahereh Mafi, Lyssa Mia Smith; moderated by Mary Hinson.

JB D


Tell Your Story
Writing from experience.
Authors: Alyson Gerber, Torrey Maldonado, Jasminne Mendez, Rex Ogle, Dan Santat; moderated by Rachel Reeves.

JB C


The Real World
Graduation, college, and everything after.
Authors: Tracy Badua, Julie Buxbaum, Phil Stamper; moderated by Bernadette Blakely

MR 8


May I Have This Dance?
Homecoming, prom and debutante balls.
Authors: Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Jumata Emill, Maurene Goo, Julian Winters; moderated by Mandy Aguilar

MR 9

Young Adult Keynote Presentation
Authors: Angeline Boulley and Nic Stone. Moderated by Stacy Wells.