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Sunday October 4, 2026 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
What makes young adult fiction resonate with teen readers? From authentic voice and emotional immediacy to identity, relationships, and the uncertainty of becoming, panelists will discuss writing young protagonists with depth, balancing universal themes with distinctly teen experiences, and creating stories that honor who young people are while imagining who they might become.
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Olivia Emerick

Olivia Emerick is a literary agent with the Metamorphosis Literary Agency.

A Boston College graduate with a background in English and Classics, Olivia has always had her nose in a book. With her experience in the literary and theatrical spaces, she values collaboration, communication, and human stories. She is passionate about advancing authors... Read More →
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Sean Fletcher

Sean Fletcher is the award-winning, bestselling author of a number of fantasy series, such as the Savage WildsMy Dearest MonsterLegacy of DragonsHeir of Dragons, and more, in addition to forthcoming books whose characters will not give him a moment's peace until they get their turn in the spotlight. When not making up highly-enjoyable lies and putting them down on paper, he's often doing something most people find masochistic, like cyclin... Read More →
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Dana Swift

Dana started making up fantasy worlds when she was eleven years old and hasn’t stopped since. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned degrees in English and Advertising. Dana currently lives in Austin with her husband and her two dogs whose... Read More →
Sunday October 4, 2026 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
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