Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the festival?
A: SE-YA Book Fest is March 11 - 13, 2021! For the first time ever, SE-YA will be a fully online event!
Q: How much does it cost to attend the festival?
A: SE-YA Book Festival is completely FREE!
Q: Who will be at SE-YA 2021?
A: Our full author lineup is available here.
Q: Where is the festival located?
A: SE-YA 2021 will be a fully virtual, online event.
Q: Do I have to purchase tickets to attend?
A: Registration/tickets are only required for Thursday and Friday's school visit events (open to school groups only).
Saturday is free but registration is required.
Saturday Writing Workshops are FREE but require registration.
Info about Writing Workshops will be available early in 2021.
If you are a middle or high school teacher, administrator, or librarian interested in bringing a group to the festival, please email us at info@seyabookfest.com to be added to the mailing list.
Q: Who may attend the festival on Thursday and Friday?
A: Thursday and Friday are reserved for school groups only. SE-YA 2021 will be a virtual festival.
If you are a middle or high school teacher, administrator, or librarian interested in bringing a group to the festival, please email us at info@seyabookfest.com to be added to the mailing list.
Q: Who may attend the festival on Saturday?
A: Anyone is able to visit the festival on Saturday. The event is free to the public on Saturday but registration is required.
Q: Do the writing workshops on Saturday require registration?
A: Yes. Session information about Writing Workshops will be available in early 2021.
Q: What is the schedule for the festival?
A: Thursday and Friday's schedule is private and only available to schools who have registered. The schedule will be emailed in December 2020.
The Community Day schedule will be made available on the website in December 2021.
Q: Will I be able to purchase books at the festival?
A: Yes. The bookstore will be open and available online well in advance of the festival for the purchase of books.
Q: How can I support the festival?
A: If you are an individual and would like to donate to SE-YA, please visit our PayPal link.
If you would like to sponsor the festival in a greater capacity, please visit our sponsor link.
Q: How can I take part in the author panels at SE-YA?
A: Application for SE-YA 2021 have closed.
To be considered for SE-YA 2022, watch our website for the author application in May 2021.
Q: Do you have an anti-harassment policy for participants?
A. Yes! SE-YA is dedicated to a safe event experience for everyone. Click here for our policy.