YALLFest goes uptown! Join a select group of best-selling YA authors for this special Friday preview event hosted by Macmillan Fierce Reads, featuring book signings, giveaways, crafts, games, and treats. Authors participating include Melissa Albert, Brandy Colbert, Stephanie Garber, Kami Garcia, Alex London, Danielle Paige, Christine Riccio, Aminah Mae Safi, Courtney Summers, Adrienne Young.

Free, but advance registration required

Your favorite Disney authors team up with fans and Chef Shuai Wang from award-winning Short Grain food truck for fast-paced kitchen challenges. From cooking to eating to foodie trivia, this event will be full of surprises. Tentative line-up:  Dhonielle Clayton (The Belles), Roshani Chokshi (The Star-Touched Queen and the forthcoming Aru Shah and the End of Time) and Corrie Wang (The Takedown).

They’re queens of contemporary YA. They’re friends. They’re delightful. Join these two expert craftswomen of romantic stories that will lift your spirits as they talk books, writing, and life in general.

Powerhouse authors James Patterson and Natasha Ngan sit down to discuss publishing, characters, writing tips, living abroad, and other crafty topics in our popular midday spotlight. Moderated by Brendan Reichs.

The first 300 people in line for the Spotlight will receive a wristband that will get them into the signing.

Two titans of storytelling face off in a battle royale for the ages! Okay, not really but these acclaimed authors will discuss the great humanity that lies at the heart of all of their work. Moderated by Alex London.

The grand finale hosted by Soman Chainani and Brendan Reichs features all your favorite YALLFest authors playing games, lip syncing and generally having a blast. A can't-miss event.