Young Adult Novelist Convention Returns To Millbrae

MILLBRAE, CA – San Mateo County Libraries present the 4th annual Young Adult Novelist Convention (YANovCon) happening this Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Millbrae Library.

YANovCon provides an exclusive connection to some of today's top authors. This free celebration will include panel discussions, author hangouts, and book signings with at least twenty award-winning, notable, and new young adult novelists including Kristin Elizabeth Clark, Meg Medina, Heidi Kling, Jesse Andrews, and more!

This family-friendly convention brings readers and authors together for a half-day of engaging young adult literacy programming and includes local organizations focusing on the theme of teen resilience on issues they face every day.

Anticipated Schedule :

• 12:00 - 1:00 PM: Early arrivals, book sale, and community fair (first 200 will get a free tote bag)
• 1:00 - 2:00 PM: Opening session
• 2:25 - 3:05 PM: 1st breakout sessions
• 3:15 - 3:55 PM: 2nd breakout sessions
• 4:05 - 5:05 PM: Author one-on-ones
• 5:05 - 5:45 PM: All author book signing

San Mateo County Libraries and the cities of Burlingame, Daly City, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Mateo, and South San Francisco Libraries, provided funding for the event. Program partners include Books Inc., San Mateo County Office of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, San Mateo County Office of Diversity and Equity, Star Vista, Felton Early Psychosis, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse, and Caminar.

Find more details about these authors and the event at smcl.org/yanovcon.

About San Mateo County Libraries

San Mateo County Libraries is a Joint Powers Authority that comprises the cities of Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, Woodside, and the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. San Mateo County Libraries ignite growth through transformative experiences. Visit smcl.org for information about our extensive digital and physical collections, twelve community libraries, Bookmobile, Lookmobile and the 12,000+ workshops, classes, concerts, readings, and other activities offered annually.

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