MIDDLE GRADE KEYNOTE
Featuring Tui T. Sutherland

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, Soman Chainani, Alyson Gerber, Stuart Gibbs, Nathan Hale, Gordon Korman, Lindsey Leavitt, Morgan Matson, Matt McMann

GB 1-3

FINDING YOUR WAY
The only way out is through.
Authors: Ally Condie, Jodi Meadows, Aamna Qureshi, Christine Suggs, Ngozi Ukazu, uru-chan; moderated by: Mandy Curtis

GB 6

BLACK JOY, BLACK HEROES
Black stories of monsters, myths and music.
Authors: Shawn Amos, J. Elle, Saraciea J. Fennell, Kwame Mbalia, Angie Thomas; moderated by: Sara Roberts

GB 7-8

FAR FROM HOME
Finding courage in the unfamiliar.
Authors: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Adam Gidwitz, Veera Hiranandani, James Ponti; moderated by: Karina Yan Glaser

JB A-B

READING THE RAINBOW
Discussing the importance of LGBTQ+ stories. Pride in the pages.
Authors: Terry J. Benton-Walker, Mason Deaver, Jason June, Adib Khorram, Darcie Little Badger; moderated by Marcus Jauregui

JB C

IT'S A K-VIBE
Stories exploring Korean culture with a dash of flare. Authors: Robin Ha, Lyla Lee, Axie Oh, Ellen Oh; moderated by Mandy Aguilar

JB D

BEYOND BROKEN LINES
Get lyrical with novels in verse.
Authors: Andrea Beatriz Arango, Kelly J. Baptist, Aida Salazar, John Schu, Alicia D. Williams; moderated by Rachel Strolle

MR 8

MY OTHER LIFE IS A FANTASY
Using your powers for good.
Christina Soontornvat, Misa Sugiura,
Katie Zhao; moderated by Marcus Green

MR 9

AS SEEN ON BOOKTOK
All the latest trends.
Authors: Jumata Emill, Anna Gracia, Ayana Gray, E. Lockhart, Katherine McGee, Karen M. McManus; moderated Tristian Evans

GB 4-5

DANGER ZONE
Caution: action and adventure beyond this point! Authors: Laurie Halse Anderson, Max Brallier, James Ponti, Judd Winnick, Lisa Yee, Katie Zhaoi; moderated by Amanda Hunt

GB 1-3

THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR
Friends are always by your side.
Authors: Jerry Craft, Terri Libenson, Kayla Miller, Christina Soontornvat, Raina Telgemeier; moderated by Christina Taylor

GB 6

ROOTED IN HISTORY
Take a step into the past.
Authors: David Bowles, Judy I. Lin, Guadalupe García McCall, Ruta Sepetys; moderated by Sydnie Shreffler

GB 7-8

CRACKING THE CODE
Decoding the pages.
Authors: Alyson Gerber, Stuart Gibbs, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Peter Raymundo; moderated by Stacy Wells

JB A-B

DREAM IN A DREAM
What is real?
Authors: Ally Condie, Naz Kutub, Darcie Little Badger, Morgan Matson, Ellen Oh; moderated by Mary Hinson

JB C

FAMILY MATTERS
When we have each other, we have everything. Authors: Andrea Beatriz Arango, Kelly J. Baptist, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Lindsey Leavitt, Lyla Lee; moderated by Michelle Hernandez

JB D

THE NOT-SO-DISTANT PAST
History is more recent than you think.
Authors: Shawn Amos, Veera Hiranandani, Lois Lowry; moderated by Courtney Walker

MR 8

BOYS DON’T CRY
It's okay to not be okay.
Authors: Aida Salazar, John Schu, Alicia D. Williams; moderated by Brandi Grant

MR 9

TRUST NO ONE
Keep your friends close... and your enemies closer. Authors: Victoria Aveyard, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Saraciea J. Fennell, Namina Forna, E. Lockhart, Katherine McGee, Karen M. McManus; moderated by Deborah Zeman

GB 4-5

PICTURE THIS!
Highly illustrated stories.
Authors: Max Brallier, Julie Buxbaum, Kayla Miller, Sarah Mlynowski, Tui T. Sutherland, Lisa Yee; moderated by Amanda Hunt

GB 1-3

READY, SET, DRAW!
Your favorite graphic novel iIllustrators go head-to-head in a draw-off! Authors: Jerry Craft, Robin Ha, Nathan Hale, Peter Raymundo, uru-chan, Judd Winnick; moderated by Christina Taylor

GB 6

THRILLING FANTASY
Keep a light on at night.
Authors: Margaret Peterson Haddix, Matt McMann, R.L. Stine, Misa Sugiura; moderated by Destiny Vandeput

GB 7-8

IN MY FOLKLORE ERA
Myths and folklore from around the world.
Authors: Jen Calonita, Adam Gidwitz, Kwame Mbalia, Angie Thomas; moderated by Courtney Walker

JB A-B

MAGIC IN THE AIR
Charming the chapters.
Authors: David Bowles, Kate Chenli, Mason Deaver, Jason June, Judy I. Lin, Guadalupe García McCall; moderated by Tristian Evans

JB C

ALL WE DO IS WRITE
A conversation with creative powerhouses.
Authors: Laurie Halse Anderson, Soman Chainani, Stuart Gibbs, Gordon Korman, Lois Lowry; moderated byTyra Damm

JB D

SENIOR YEAR AND BEYOND
Finding your place in the world.
Authors: Tiffany Jewell, Farrah Penn, Aamna Qureshi, Ngozi Ukazu; moderated by Isabella Silerio

MR 8

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
We're all going through it.
Authors: Ally Condie, Carolina Ixta, Adib Khorram, Naz Kutub, John Schu; moderated by Kristen Diou

MR 9

ALL THE FANTASY
Fantasy series from start to finish.
Authors: Victoria Aveyard, Alexandra Bracken, J. Elle, Namina Forna, Ayana Gray, Joan He, Jodi Meadows; moderated by Mandy Curtis

GB 4-5

LIES, SPIES, and PEOPLE IN DISGUISE
Who do you trust?
Authors: Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Alyson Gerber, Stuart Gibbs, Adam Gidwitz, James Ponti, Ruta Sepetys; moderated by Rachel Reeves

GB 1-3

CHILLS & THRILLS
Keeping you on the edge of your seat.
Authors: Terry J. Benton-Walker, Jumata Emill, Saraciea J. Fennell, E. Lockhart, Matt McMann, R.L. Stine; moderated by Karen Jensen

GB 7-8

PUBLISHING 101
Get the inside scoop from publishing professionals.
Panellst: Kwame Mbalia (Freedom Fire, Disney Publishing), Lizette Serrano (Scholastic Books for Children), Tricia Lin (Editor, Random House Children’s Books), Aubrey Churchward (Communications/PR professional, formerly of HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster); moderated by Mandy Aguliar

JB A-B

TWO CAN PLAY THIS GAME
Books that are in it to win it.
Authors: Kelly J. Baptist, Anna Gracia, Peter Raymundo, Ngozi Ukazu; moderated by Gabi Sikes

JB C

IS THIS REALITY?
Stepping into another time/place.
Authors: Kate Chenli, Naz Kutub, Terri Libenson, Darcie Little Badger, Sarah Mlynowski, Ellen Oh; moderated by Ashley Leffel

JB D

LOL!
Side-splitting humor.
Authors: Julie Buxbaum, Gordon Korman, Lyla Lee, Judd Winick, Katie Zhao; moderated by Deborah Zeman

MR 8

¿CÓMO SE DICE?
Mixing two languages has double the impact.
Authors: Andrea Beatriz Arango, David Bowles, Carolina Ixta, Guadalupe García McCall, Christine Suggs; moderated by Margie Longoria

MR 9

ROMANCE IN ANOTHER REALM
Sometimes love can overwhelm.
Authors: Alexandra Bracken, Mason Deaver, J. Elle, Jason June, Judy I. Lin, Morgan Matson; moderated by Sara Roberts

GB 4-5

MIDDLE GRADE MADNESS 2.0
Family Feud style.
Authors: Shawn Amos, Max Brallier, Julie Buxbaum, Jen Calonita, Soman Chainani, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Sarah Mlynowski, Aida Salazar, Christina Soontornvat, Tui T. Sutherland, Angie Thomas

GB 1-3

GET GRAPHIC
Love reading graphic novels? Want to know what it's like to make them? Come hear the artists themselves talk about the process. Authors: Jerry Craft, Robin Ha, Terri Libenson, Kayla Miller, Christine Suggs, Ngozi Ukazu, uru-chan; moderated by Raina Telgemeier

GB 6

HISTORY ALIVE!
Stories set in times of turmoil.
Authors: Laurie Halse Anderson, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Nathan Hale, Veera Hiranandani; moderated by Melissa Prycer

GB 7-8

WRITING WORKSHOP WITH RUTA SEPETYS
It's your story to tell.
Authors: Ruta Sepetys

JB A-B

NO PEASANTS ALLOWED
Characters who get the royal treatment.
Authors: Victoria Aveyard, Terry J. Benton-Walker, Kate Chenli, Joan He, Katharine McGee, Jodi Meadows; moderated by Mary Hinson

JB C

THE HUMAN CONNECTION
Exploring the complexity of relationships.
Authors: Anna Gracia, Adib Khorram, Axie Oh, Farrah Penn, Aamna Qureshi; moderated by Kristi Willbanks

JB D

TEAMWORK
Makes the dream work.
Authors: Gordon Korman, James Ponti, Misa Sugiura, Lisa Yee; moderated by Cathy Whiteman

MR 8

GROWING & GLOWING
Tough times can make you stronger.
Authors: Carolina Ixta, Tiffany Jewell, Lindsey Leavitt, Alicia D. Williams; moderated by Joanna Johnson

MR 9