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Anderson's 16th Annual YA Literature Conference

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Featuring Key Note Speakers:
Elizabeth Eulberg, Alex London, Lizzy Mason, Laura Ruby, and Scott Westerfeld!

Participating Authors Announced So Far:
K. Ancrum, Jenn Bennett, Gloria Chao, e. E. Charlton-Trujillo, Ronni Davis, Rachel DeWoskin, Jessika Fleck, Kit Frick, Kimberly Gabriel, Melissa Grey, Sonia Hartl, Kimberly Jones, Natalie Lund, Claire Legrand, Lauren Mansy, Shelby Mahurin, Rafi Mittlefehldt, Gilly Segal, Amber Smith, Jennifer E. Smith, Annie Sullivan, Rosiee Thor, Lillie Vale, Sharon Biggs Waller, & Adrienne Young!


Anderson's Young Adult Literature Conference is a day for educators and librarians and a chance for adult YA fans to get the scoop on the latest in the genre!

  • Be inspired by keynote speakers!
  • Attend breakout sessions
  • What's New in YA book talk
  • Shop the conference bookstore
  • Book signings

  • A continental breakfast and plated lunch are included

    Where
    Embassy Suites
    1823 Abriter Ct., Naperville, IL

    When
    Doors open at 7:30 a.m.; event runs 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. with signings to follow.

    For Educators
    Seven professional development hours available for those who attend the full day.
    To pay with a school/library check or PO call us at (630) 820-2802 or email laura.evans@abcfairs.com.

    For Dietary Requests
    Please email laura.evans@abcfairs.com by October 11th with any dietary restrictions, as we are not able to accommodate any on-site requests.

    Special Offers
    Stay before or after the YA Conference and get a special discount off your room rate at the Embassy Suites. Click here to book your room!

    Are you an educator who would also like to attend our YA Fandom Frenzy Teen Day?
    You can be a CHAPERONE! Sign up five or more teens from your school or group and you can attend as a chaperone.  Chaperones must also purchase a Fandom Frenzy ticket by clicking here.

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