The YALLFest 2024 Author Lineup Is Here!
From Alex Aster, to Sabaa Tahir, Lauren Roberts, and SO MANY MORE!
Hey everyone!!
We are super excited to announce that the YALLFest 2024 author lineup is officially LIVE, and let me tell you, it’s stacked with some incredible talent!
YALLFest is our annual book festival in Charleston, SC, happening on November 15-16, 2024. And you’re going to want to clear your calendar for this because the author lineup is absolute 🔥. Here's a sneak peek at some of the amazing writers joining us:
✨ ABIGAIL HING WEN
The brilliant mind behind Loveboat, Taipei and Kisses, Codes and Conspiracies. Her stories are packed with intrigue and romance, so get ready to fall in love (again).
🎤 ADAM SILVERA
If you’ve read They Both Die at the End, you know Adam Silvera brings the feels in every book. He’ll be one of the keynote speakers, so don’t miss out!
🦸♀️ ALEX ASTER
Author of Lightlark and Skyshade, Alex Aster will take you on epic fantasy adventures that are absolutely binge-worthy.
🌟 ALEXANDRA BRACKEN
Get ready for all the magic with The Mirror of Beasts and Silver in the Bone. Alexandra’s storytelling is always top-notch.
🔥 KWAME MBALIA
With books like Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky and Jax Freeman and the Phantom Shriek, Kwame's stories are legendary. You'll want to grab a front-row seat for these sessions.
🇬🇧 LAURA TAYLOR NAMEY
Laura will be bringing all the feels with A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow and A British Girl’s Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak. Romance, culture, and heart—what’s not to love?
💥 LAUREN ROBERTS
From Reckless to Powerful, Lauren Roberts’ stories will keep you on the edge of your seat. Trust me, her work is not to be missed.
❤️ S. K. ALI
The queen of heartwarming love stories (Love from A to Z, Love from Mecca to Medina) will be there, whose sessions are sure to fill your heart to the brim.
💫 SABAA TAHIR
Her An Ember in the Ashes series is iconic, and All My Rage shows she’s a powerhouse of emotion and storytelling. Sabaa’s panels are going to be a must-see.
⚔️ SARA RAASCH
If you love fantasy (and who doesn’t?), you’re in for a treat. Sara Raasch will be there to talk The Fate of Magic and Night of the Witch—epic adventures guaranteed!
And of course, MELISSA DE LA CRUZ will be there too! 🎉 She’s got some exciting stuff lined up and can’t wait to see you all at the festival.
YALLFest is mostly FREE (yep, you heard me right!), but there are a few special sessions that require tickets, so make sure to visit yallfest.org to snag yours. It’s going to be an unforgettable weekend of books, authors, and bookish fun. Don’t miss it!
See you in Charleston!
-Kennedy (Mel’s right-hand) 🤗