Where can you find hundreds of middle and high school students from not only Bexar County but beyond excited about reading? At LibraryPalooza, that’s where!
“LibraryPalooza, That Author Thing!” an author festival for teens, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 at Brandeis High School.
Doors open at 9 a.m. and the opening author panel begins at 10 a.m. in the auditorium. Attendees can then attend break-out sessions with the individual authors.
Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase books on site (or bring from home) and have them signed by the authors. Although geared toward middle and high school students, the event is open to anyone. There is no cost for the event and no advanced registration is required.
Food will be provided for purchase (cash only) via food trucks during the lunch break in the back bus loop.
For more information on the schedule and the authors, visit the Library Palooza website. Updates about the event will be posted on Twitter @NISD_LibPalooza and Instagram @LibraryPalooza, and their Facebook page.
This year’s event will include authors include:
- Jennifer Lynn Barnes, the author of more than a dozen critically acclaimed young adult novels including The Final Gambit, The Hawthorne Legacy, and The Inheritance Games.
- Julie Dao, a critically acclaimed author of books for teens and children that have received recognition as Junior Library Guild Selections and Kids’ Indie Next List picks.
- Ayana Gray, the New York Times-bestselling author of the critically-acclaimed Beasts of Prey trilogy.
- Amalie Howard, a best-selling author of teen and middle grade books including The Riven Chronicles Series.
- Dan Santat, a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator
- David and Nicola Yoon, both New York Times bestselling authors of books for young adults
- Ibi Zoboi, a bestselling and award-winning author for children and teens