Name: BookTalk Event 2022
Start: 15/07/2022 04:00 AM +00:00
End: 25/07/2022 04:00 AM +00:00

At Kobo, we embody everything you love about your favourite local bookshop, perfected for your modern life. Our mission is to bring the power of reading to your world &mdash; because we&rsquo;re booklovers, just like you. Why do we do it? Because we believe stories shape who we are, and words can enhance and transform the world around us.

Kobo Rakuten

We are what you read. Penguin Teen is an imprint of Penguin Random House that specializes in young adult books and literature for teens and the young-at-heart. With its instantly recognizable logo and roster of stellar talent, Penguin Teen is the place to find the most compelling YA stories, whether for longtime fans or those just discovering teen fiction.

Penguin Teen

In 1992, Candlewick Press opened its doors as an independent children&rsquo;s publisher, and we remain the world&rsquo;s leading creatively led independent publisher of books and content for children today.

Candlewick Press

Your new favorite little bookshop with thoughtfully curated, diverse + inclusive, artful, classic kids books + bundles and a few grown-up books to help us all become better humans. Visit them in person at 722 W College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030.

Brave + Kind Bookshop

Satisfiction is a bi-monthly subscription service that believes self-care is crucial for everyday living. Our subscription box features science fiction and fantasy novels written by authors of color, paired skincare and bath products curated with self-care in mind. A portion of proceeds is donated to literacy programs that help inspire future generations and their educational needs.

Satisfiction

Macmillan Publishers is a global trade publishing company operating in over 70 countries, with imprints in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, and India. Macmillan is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

Macmillan Publishers

Panel featuring BookTalk&rsquo;s Board of Director members, Reni Amayo and Luda G. Moderated by Azanta (@azantareads).&nbsp;
 Meet our Board of Directors! Loan, Reni, and Luda discuss why they joined the BookTalk community, the vision they have for us, and their journey as book lovers in the publishing world.&nbsp;

Reni Amayo

Luda G

Azanta @azantareads

Board of Directors

With special guests Sara Alfageeh (Squire), Huda Fahmy (Huda F Are You?), Nadia Shammas (Squire), Trung Le Nguyen (The Magic Fish), and Ari North (Always Human). Moderated by Holly (@the_caffeinatedreader) and Claire Wallace (@libraryofclaire).&nbsp;
 Who said books with pictures were just for kids? Authors Sara Alfageeh, Huda Fahmy, Nadia Shammasm Trung Le Nguyen, and Ari North join us in this panel to discuss their graphic novels. Learn about what they believe the graphic novel format offers, how they create their story with art, and how to get started with your own graphic novel.&nbsp;
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Sara Alfageeh

Huda Fahmy

Trung Nguyen

Ari North

Nadia Shammas

Claire Wallace

Holly McLoughlin

The Art of Writing: Graphic Novels 

With special guests Mimi Grace (What A Match), Sonali Dev (The Emma Project), Tasha L Harrisson (She Said Yes), and Alisha Rai (Partners in Crime). Moderated by Tish (@thebookthief28) and Ayushi (@bookwormbullet).&nbsp;
 Who doesn&rsquo;t love curling up with a good romance novel? Bring the spice, the heart-wrench, and the happily ever afters. Authors Mimi Grace, Sonali Dev, Tasha L. Harrison, and Alisha Rai discuss writing diverse romance, where they find inspiration, writing badass women, and more.&nbsp;

Mimi Grace

Sonali Dev

Tasha L Harrisson

Alisha Rai

Tishni Weerasinghe

Ayushi @bookwormbullet

Between The Covers: Adult Romance

With special guests Kim Johnson (This is My America), Katie Zhao (The Lies We Tell), Jessica Goodman (The Counselors), and Courtney Summers (I&rsquo;m the Girl). Moderated by Michaela (@michadoaboutnothing) and Caitlin (@writingwithcaitlin).&nbsp;
 Everytime you think you have it figured out, you don&rsquo;t. Join us in this YA Thriller panel with authors Kim Johnson, Katie Zhao, Jessica Goodman, and Courtney Summers. They will discuss the challenges of writing thrillers with twists readers don&rsquo;t see coming, how to pace books for the adrenaline rush, and how thrillers can be used to discuss social issues.&nbsp;
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Katie Zhao

Courtney Summers

Kim Johnson

Jessica Goodman

Michaela McCarthy

Caitlin Alicea

The Thrill of the Twist: YA Thrillers

With special guests Sarah Dass (Where the Rhythm Takes You), Nghi Vo (The Chosen and the Beautiful), Tara Sim (Scavenge the Stars), and Lauren Blackwood (Within These Wicked Walls). Moderated by Lauren and Naan (@naan.b_).&nbsp;
 If you couldn&rsquo;t tell, we love a good retelling especially when there is gender-swapping and BIPOC representation. Authors Sarah Dass, Nghi Vo, Tara Sim, and Lauren Blackwood discuss their classic retellings. Learn about the process of retelling a classic through a new lens, their inspiration, and why it&rsquo;s important to include historically oppressed/ under-represented groups in retellings.&nbsp;

Sarah Dass

Nghi Vo

Tara Sim

Lauren Blackwood

Naan @naan.b_

Let's Get Lit(erary): Classics Retellings

Adriana Herrera

Alexis Daria

Mona Shroff

Olivia Dade

Louisa Onome

Sona Charaipotra 

SK Ali

Jesmeen Kaur Deo

Anna-Marie McLemore

Tasha Suri

Kalynn Bayron

Hafsah Faizal

Lizz Huerta

Sophie Lark

JJ McAvoy

Sienna Snow

Jasmine Warga

Padma Venkatraman

FS Yousaf

RF Kuang

Chelsea Abdullah

Shannon Chakraborty

Samantha Shannon

Sara Sharaf Beg

David Valdes

Crystal Maldonado

Rachel Lynn Solomon

Priyanka Taslim

Adiba Jaigirdar

Alka Joshi

Kylie Lee Baker

Shveta Thakrar

Nafiza Azad

P. Djèlí Clark

Zoraida Cordova

Isabel Sterling

Jennifer Dugan

Adalyn Grace

Andrew Joseph White

MT Khan

Claire Winn

Alechia Dow

Vauhini Vara

David Yoon

Robyn Schneider

Vaishnavi Patel

Nisha Sharma

Zoulfa Katouh

Kaitlyn Hill

Amanda Elliot

Cathy Yardley

Denise Williams

Lillie Vale

Kennedy Ryan

Mia Sosa

Soniah Kamal

Jennifer Yen

Eden Appiah-Kubi

Uzma Jalaluddin

Neel Patel

Margaret Owen

Julie Dao

Axie Oh

Intisar Khanani

Natasha Ngan

Roseanne A. Brown

Mason Deaver

MK England

Kacen Callender

Nicola Griffith

Judy Lin

Aislinn Brophy

Elisa Bonnin

Namrata Patel

Sasha Laurens

Melissa De la Cruz

Cait Jacobs

Ayman @aymansbooks

Keara Rodriguez

Diany Friere

Amani Salahudeen

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