Join us, Library Journal, and School Library Journal on November 14 for the eighth annual LibraryCon Live! We’re excited to be a part of a day-long celebration of fandom, spotlighting comics, graphics, novels, genre fiction, sff/fantasy/horror and more for adults and teens! In addition to panels and keynotes, there will be advance copies of new and upcoming books, educator materials, and more! Scroll down to get a sneak preview of what we’ll have going on and click HERE to register for the FREE event.

11:55 AM – 12:40 PM ET | The School/Life Balance
These panelists, whose works pair coming-of-age stories with academia, talk about crafting page-turning stories that explore the complexities of navigating real-life while still in school.

Ryan Estrada, No Rules Tonight (Penguin Workshop)
Huda Fahmy, Huda F Wants to Know? (Penguin Young Readers)
Hope Larson, Very Bad at Math (HarperAlley)
Coco Ouwerkerk, aka Colourbee, Acception Vol. 1 (WEBTOON Unscrolled
Moderator: Jenny Arch, Children’s Services Librarian, South Hadley Public Library (MA))

2:25 – 3:10 PM ET | Parallel Worlds: Fantasy for All
Griffins, minotaurs, and fairies spark imaginations in these captivating fantasy books. Join our panelists as they discuss their works that transport readers of all ages to enchanting realms.

Gina Chew, Afterlife: The Boy Next Realm (Difference Engine)
Maple Lam, Monkey King and the World of Myths: The Monster and the Maze (Penguin Young Readers)
Allison Saft, Wings of Starlight (Disney)
Sarah L. Thomson, The Griffin’s Boy (Holiday House and Peachtree)
Moderator: Allison Denny

2:25 – 3:15 PM ET | Stranger Than Science Fiction
From apocalyptic adventures to sweeping space sagas, these panelists discuss their works that span the full spectrum of science fiction. Join them as they delve into the worlds they’ve created and the stories that drive them.

Kit Anderson, Second Shift (Avery Hill)
David Arnold, Luminous Beings: A Graphic Novel (Penguin Young Readers)
Archie Bongiovanni, Teleportation and Other Luxuries (Mad Cave Studios)
Jonathan Hill, Lizard Boy 2: The Most Perfect Summer Ever (Candlewick Press)
Ben Kahn, Mr. Muffins: Defender of the Stars (Oni Press)
Moderator: Justin Shannin, Digital Media Coordinator, Chicago Public Library (IL)

3:50 – 4:25 PM ET | Supernatural YA
Join our panelists as they discuss their haunting horror titles that linger in minds long after the final page is turned.

Jennifer Dugan, Full Shift (Penguin Young Readers)
Alex Paknadel, Cult of the Lamb Vol. 1: The First Verse (Oni Press)
Jason Walz, The Flip Side (Penguin Young Readers)
Moderators: Claire Moore Salgado, Head of Children’s Services & Sarah-Ruth Tasko, Readers’ Advisor Librarian, both from Darien Library (CT)