SE-YA Book Fest 2021
Fully Virtual event
via Crowdcast
via Crowdcast
Please email us at info@seyabookfest(dot)com for more information about how your school can register to bring a group of students.
General information:
SE-YA Book Fest is a FREE one-of-a kind of event that takes place annually in March. It is designed to place teens and authors of young adult literature in a setting to interact about what they love most -- YA lit! The primary goal of the Southeastern Young Adult Book Festival is to encourage and develop literacy in young adults by connecting them with authors, thereby advancing education in the community.
SE-YA Book Fest is a FREE one-of-a kind of event that takes place annually in March. It is designed to place teens and authors of young adult literature in a setting to interact about what they love most -- YA lit! The primary goal of the Southeastern Young Adult Book Festival is to encourage and develop literacy in young adults by connecting them with authors, thereby advancing education in the community.
- Registration is required for all events on all days. Read our FAQs here. All events are FREE to attend.
- SE-YA Book Fest Student Days are aimed at students in grade 6 and up. If you are an educator, contact us at info@seyabookfest(dot)com for more information.
- SE-YA Book Fest Community Day is open to the public. Registration information is below.
- On the Community Day, March 13, five FREE Writing Workshops are offered for budding writers. More info on Writing Workshops here.
Click on a panel title to register.
You will need to register separately for each panel you wish to attend.
It is recommended that you only register for one session per time slot.
You will receive an email from Crowdcast confirming your registration.
We can't wait to "SE-YA" in March!
It is recommended that you only register for one session per time slot.
You will receive an email from Crowdcast confirming your registration.
We can't wait to "SE-YA" in March!
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11:00 – 11:50
Practical Magic with authors: James Brandon Caroline DuBois Court Stevens Jasmine Warga An ASL interpreter will be present in this session Apocalypse Now: Survival of the Wittiest with authors: Alan Gratz K.A. Holt Adib Khorram Mindy McGinnis Ronald L. Smith |
12:00 – 12:50
Writing Across Worlds with authors: David Arnold Tamara Bundy Sharon Cameron Rajani LaRocca Aisha Saeed Let's Talk Paranormal with authors: Kalynn Bayron Isabel Ibañez Kathryn Ormsbee Scott Reintgen Eden Royce |
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1:00 – 1:50
Fiction is Not for the Faint of Heart with authors: Carrie Firestone Kate O’Shaughnessy Phil Stamper Ashley Woodfolk An ASL interpreter will be present in this session Frankly, My Dear... with authors: I.W. Gregorio Kim Johnson Andrew Maraniss Karen Strong An ASL interpreter will be present in this session |
2:00 – 2:50
Beast Mode! with authors: Dhonielle Clayton Jordan Ifueko Andrea Robertson G.Z. Schmidt Adam Silvera You've Got Character with authors: Cindy Baldwin Janae Marks Kristin O’Donnell Tubb Jeff Zentner An ASL interpreter will be present in this session |
3:00 – 3:50
The Story of My Life
with authors:
Rob Harrell
Rachel Lynn Solomon
Jamie Sumner
Julian Winters
An ASL interpreter will be present in this session
Imagination is a Terrible Thing to Waste
with authors:
Kacen Callender
Mason Deaver
Greg Howard
Lisa Moore Ramée
An ASL interpreter will be present in this session
The Story of My Life
with authors:
Rob Harrell
Rachel Lynn Solomon
Jamie Sumner
Julian Winters
An ASL interpreter will be present in this session
Imagination is a Terrible Thing to Waste
with authors:
Kacen Callender
Mason Deaver
Greg Howard
Lisa Moore Ramée
An ASL interpreter will be present in this session
Registration FAQs
Q: Is there a limit to the number of sessions I can attend?
A: No, the only issue will be time. Due to sound feedback, you won't be able to attend concurrent sessions simultaneously. Fortunately, SE-YA Book Fest will have replays of all sessions available on our website and YouTube channel after the festival!
Q: How can I view sessions for which I am registered?
A: You may view on a desktop, tablet, or mobile device. Android: Crowdcast is supported on the latest Android devices right in the browser, no download required.
Apple iOS Devices (iPhone & iPad): Download the iOS app to attend Crowdcast events. Events can also be viewed directly in mobile browsers on iOS, with some limitations.
Q: What else do I need to know?
A: We highly recommend reading the SE-YA FAQs and checking out the Crowdcast Attendee Quick Reference Guide. Don't forget to visit our bookstore to purchase books NOW to read before SE-YA 2021!
Notice and Disclaimer:
Please note that SE-YA Book Fest will be recording all panel sessions for archival purposes and sharing on social media platforms. This will allow educators and other followers to have the ability to view SE-YA content after the festival. By joining these sessions, you automatically consent to such recordings. Writing Workshop sessions will not be recorded.
A: No, the only issue will be time. Due to sound feedback, you won't be able to attend concurrent sessions simultaneously. Fortunately, SE-YA Book Fest will have replays of all sessions available on our website and YouTube channel after the festival!
Q: How can I view sessions for which I am registered?
A: You may view on a desktop, tablet, or mobile device. Android: Crowdcast is supported on the latest Android devices right in the browser, no download required.
Apple iOS Devices (iPhone & iPad): Download the iOS app to attend Crowdcast events. Events can also be viewed directly in mobile browsers on iOS, with some limitations.
Q: What else do I need to know?
A: We highly recommend reading the SE-YA FAQs and checking out the Crowdcast Attendee Quick Reference Guide. Don't forget to visit our bookstore to purchase books NOW to read before SE-YA 2021!
Notice and Disclaimer:
Please note that SE-YA Book Fest will be recording all panel sessions for archival purposes and sharing on social media platforms. This will allow educators and other followers to have the ability to view SE-YA content after the festival. By joining these sessions, you automatically consent to such recordings. Writing Workshop sessions will not be recorded.