Stars of YA Literature Showcase

Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
A special event for readers of young adult literature featuring six of the hottest authors in the genre:
Angie Thomas: Angie Thomas’ acclaimed debut novel, “The Hate U Give,” about a black high school student whose unarmed friend is killed by police has spent more than 30 weeks as the #1 bestseller in teen fiction.
Laini Taylor: Author of the sensationally popular “Daughter of Smoke and Bone” series, Laini Taylor’s new fantasy novel tells the story of a mythic lost city and its dark past.
Holly Black: By #1 bestselling author Holly Black, “The Cruel Prince” is the first book in a stunning new series about a mortal girl who finds herself caught in a web of royal faerie intrigue.
Neal Shusterman: Winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, Neal Shusterman’s is the bestselling author of the Unwind dystology. His latest novel, “Scythe,” is the first installment in a thrilling new science fiction series.
Meg Medina: Cuban-American author Meg Medina’s latest novel, “Burn Baby Burn” is a riveting coming-of-age novel set in New York City during the 1970s.
Brendan Kiely: Brendan Kiely partnered with Jason Reynolds on the award-winning “All American Boys.” His other novels include “The Last True Love Story” and “The Gospel of Winter.”
The authors’ books will be available for purchase from the Novel Neighbor. Presented by the Reading Garden Event Series