One of the really wonderful things about the NTTBF is that it’s focusing not only on young adults but on the middle grades as well. For those that are bringing your middle grade readers, I’ve pulled together the panels that are focusing solely on the middle grade reader.
10 AM: TICKLE YOUR FUNNY BONE Share some laughs with these masters of humor Stuart Gibbs, Gordon Korman, Sarah Mlynowski, Obert Skye, Jennifer Ziegler, moderated by John Corey Whaley
10 AM: YOU GOTTA HAVE FRIENDS Plots unfold when you find your tribe, no matter if it’s mutants, telepaths, super-heros, or a crack team of classmates Polly Holyoke, Varian Johnson, Jeramey Kraatz, Shannon Messenger, moderated by Diane Ramsey
11 AM: SCHOOL DAYS, SCHOOL DAYS Reading, writing,and a school setting Heather Brewer, Soman Chainani, Karen Harrington, Varian Johnson, Claire Legrand, Megan McCafferty, moderated by Laila Sanguras
12NOON: ACTION PACKED Discover how these authors create the thrills that keep you on the edge of your seat Lindsey Cummings, Gordon Korman, Jeramey Kraatz, D. J. MacHale, Shannon Messenger, moderated by Patrick Carman
1 PM: MIDDLE MAYHEM Boys will be boys! Come get into trouble with the authors of your favorite middle grade guy-reads Stuart Gibbs, Varian Johnson, Jeramey Kraatz, Obert Skye, moderated by Corine Barberena
The complete list of panels with room lists is here, and the signing line information (because are you really going to listen to your favorite author talk and NOT get a book signed?!??!) is here. Be aware that signing lines can close so go to your favorite authors FIRST. There are going to be presigned books available; however, there may not be book available by all authors. If you are purchasing for your library or other non-profit organization, remember to bring your tax exempt forms and other required documentation.