What to Expect from this Year's Yallwest
ππ Get Ready for an Epic Day of Panels and Events at YALLWEST 2024! ππ
Are you counting down the days until YALLWEST? We sure are, and with a lineup like this, who could blame us? Join us at Santa Monica High School THIS Saturday, May 4th, for a full day of panels, signings, and general geeky awesomeness!
But wait, there's more! We're kicking off the festivities with an awesome preview event on Friday, May 3rd. Check it out:
π Fierce Friday - Sponsored by Fierce Reads, this event is your chance to dive into the world of fierce fiction from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Santa Monica Public Library. Reserve your tickets now!
π DeadEndia: The Divine Order Launch Party - Celebrate the release of the conclusion of the DeadEndia series with Hamish Steele! Join us for a discussion, Q&A, signing, and free swag from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Santa Monica Public Library. Tickets here.
And now, onto the main event! Here's a sneak peek at some of the panels and events you can expect on Saturday, May 4th:
π₯ Opening Keynote: Jason Reynolds & Stephanie Garber kick off the day with an inspiring talk.
β€οΈ Romantasy Rules (the World): Moderated by yours truly, with Stephanie Garber, Lauren Roberts, Tracy Wolff, Hafsah Faizal, and Alexandra Bracken.
π Shelving the Limits of the Single Shelf: Join Veronica Roth and a panel of amazing authors as they discuss writing across genres, formats, and ages.
π‘ The Only Way Out Is Through: Brendan Reichs leads a real talk about writer's block with Jordan Ifueko, Jade Adia, Tracy Wolff, Hamish Steele, and Aiden Thomas.
π Writing, Reinvention, & Navigating the Creative Career: Victoria Aveyard moderates a discussion on writing careers with E. Lockhart, Judy I. Lin, RenΓ©e Ahdieh, Morgan Matson, and Soman Chainani.
...and that's just the beginning! With panels on romance, fantasy, thrillers, contemporary fiction, and more, there's something for everyone at YALLWEST.
And don't forget to stick around for the Smackdown at 5:00 PM, hosted by Ryan La Sala and Angela Montoya. It's going to be an all-star jam of games and shenanigans that you won't want to miss!
So donβt walk, RUN, because Yallwest 2024 is shaping up to be the literary event of the year (other than Yallfest, of course π). See you there!
XOXO
Mel