YALLFest
Event Description
YALLFest, South Carolina’s biggest and most exciting book festival, returns to John Street for the 14th year with 75 of the world’s top YA authors.
Event Information
10:00 am – Opening Keynote with V. E. Schwab and Mai Corland
YALLFest 2024 begins with this keynote from literary sensation V. E. Schwab (Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, Gallant, A Darker Shade of Magic) and bestselling fantasy author Mai Corland (Five Broken Blades).
5:00 PM – Afternoon Keynote with Abigail Hing Wen and Lauren Roberts
YALLFest 2024’s afternoon keynote welcomes two dynamic bestselling authors, Abigail Hing Wen (Kisses Codes and Conspiracies, Loveboat Taipei) and Lauren Roberts (Powerless, Reckless). The Afternoon Keynote is brought to you by Fierce Reads.
6:00 PM – Smackdown
Our annual Smackdown closes out the festival. Many of our authors participate in fun and chaotic games (like recreating book covers, guessing games, bookish olympics, and more!) on stage, for your enjoyment! It’s the best way to finish a long day of bookish delight.
The entire panel schedule TBA soon!