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Young Adult
Oct 04, 2025, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM EDTHannah V. Sawyerr, Jamie Jo Hoang, and Mahogany L. Browne share unforgettable stories of teen protagonists navigating life’s toughest moments — and finding their way through.
Oct 04, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM EDTMurder, mystery, and secrets that refuse to stay hidden. Mia P. Manansala, Charlotte Lillie Balogh, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Xan Kaur unravel dark stories where every truth comes at a cost. Trust no one.
Oct 04, 2025, 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM EDTDemon slayers, witches, Egyptian oracles, and one very charming bear. Nisha Sharma, Nia Davenport, Trung Le Nguyen, and Michelle Jabès Corpora bring romance with a twist in this unforgettable panel. Swoon if you dare.
Oct 04, 2025, 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM EDTJoin The National Center for Civil and Human Rights at the Decatur Book Festival for a thought-provoking conversation about writing in today’s climate of book bans and censorship.
Oct 04, 2025, 12:40 PM – 1:20 PM EDTTake a midday stroll through Decatur Cemetery and explore the stories of local literary legends!
Oct 04, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDTMagic turns perilous, friendships are tested, and dark forces rise in these thrilling YA fantasies from S. Jae-Jones, Megan Shepherd, and Susan Dennard.
Oct 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDTStep into the shadows with three masters of modern YA horror. Ryan La Sala and Jo Schulte discuss how they bring suspense, scares, and supernatural twists to the page.
Join us at the Decatur Library for a full day of YA panels with bestselling and award-winning authors. From fantasy to romance and true stories, the Young Adult Stage delivers bold, unforgettable voices.
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