YALLFest to Mark 15 Years This Fall

Aug 14, 2025

YALLFest will return to Charleston, S.C., for its 15th anniversary, November 14–15, 2025. As the nation’s largest young adult book festival, the event will feature more than 70 YA authors from around the world, including authors Margaret Stohl and Melissa de la Cruz. The program will also encompass more than 100 signings, more than 30 panels, and ticketed keynotes at Charleston Music Hall.

YALLFest is hosted by Blue Bicycle Books with presenting sponsor Entangled Publishing and support from Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Macmillan, and Simon & Schuster. Many featured events are free and open to the public, with a portion of programming dedicated to school outreach and community engagement.

The festival’s full schedule can be viewed here.

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