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Anderson's 15th Annual YA Literature Conference

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 ANDERSON'S YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE CONFERENCE

New location this year!

Embassy Suites

1823 Abriter Ct.

Naperville, IL

Meet Ellen Hopkins, Mary Pearson, Neal Shusterman, Kody Keplinger, Kelly Jensen, Maura Milan, Marit Weisenberg, Crystal Cestari, Ellen Goodlett, Kass Morgan, L. C. Rosen, Anica Mrose Rissi, Annie Sullivan, Erin Jade Lange, Jason Walz, Amy Rose Capetta, Ariel Kaplan, Jo Treggiari, Raziel Reid, Megan Miranda, Stephanie Hemphill,  Deb Caletti, Emily Suvada, Lisa Maxwell, Kristen Simmons, Mark Oshiro, Robyn Schnieder, Joanna Hathaway & Tracy Banghart!

  • Be inspired by keynote speakers: Ellen Hopkins, Mary Pearson, Neal Shusterman, Kody Keplinger & Mark Oshiro!
  • Attend breakout sessions
  • What's New in YA book talk
  • Shop the conference bookstore
  • Book signings

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!

A continental breakfast and plated lunch are included. Seven professional development hours available for those who attend the full day.

Tickets are just $125 (All sales final)

For more information or to pay with a school/library check or PO call us at (630) 820-2802 or email laura.evans@abcfairs.com

A continental breakfast and a plated lunch are included. 
Please email laura.evans@abcfairs.com by October 15th with any dietary restrictions, as we are not able to accommodate any on-site requests.

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

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 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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