It’s
that time of year again, the Austin Teen Book Festival! This year brings big
changes and big names! We are thrilled to have Neal Shusterman as an opening
speaker and Libba Bray closing us out. We will also have the entire event
center for the fest! We count on book lovers and promoters like you to help
spread the word and get everyone excited for the festival. For your efforts, we
have set up a MEDIA area in which you can conduct interviews with the attending
authors. Below you will find details on the fest, how you can help promote, and
how to obtain access to authors.
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*Please keep in mind that the festival is intended
to connect teen readers with authors and to inspire teens to read. We love our
adult readers and are thrilled you promote the fest and drive great distances
to be with us!
***The
festival is free and open to everyone***
Date: Saturday, September 29, 2012
Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm
900
Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746
Keynote Author(s): Opening - Neal Shusterman;
Closing - Libba Bray
Panels & Authors:
Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Roads - Neal
Shusterman, Marissa Meyer, Rachel Cohn, Jeff Hirsch, Dan Krokos, and Greg Leitich
Smith (moderator)
We’re Not In Kansas Anymore - Libba Bray, Kami
Garcia & Margaret Stohl, Leigh Bardugo, Rae Carson, and Sarah Rees Brennan
(moderator)
Creature Comfort - Scott Speer, Anna Banks, Gina
Damico, Tara Hudson, Martha Brockenbrough, and Sophie Jordan (moderator)
Real Life Happens - Jesse Andrews, Elizabeth
Scott, Guadalupe Garcia McCall, E.M. Kokie, Jessica Lee Anderson, and John
Corey Whaley (moderator)
The Thrill Of the Chase - William Richter, Lex
Thomas (Lex Hrabe and Thomas Voorhies), Eliot Schrefer, Ally Carter, and
Jennifer Lynn Barnes (moderator)
What Would You Do For Love? - Ally Condie,
Kresley Cole, Jessica Shirvington, Tamara Ireland Stone, Jessica Khoury, and Tracy
Deebs (moderator)
Mission: Fostering a community effort to celebrate and
promote reading by connecting teens to local and award-winning authors, whose
writing spans across genres and interest levels.
Goals of the Festival:
Connect teen readers
to local and award-winning authors
Bring together teens
who enjoy reading
Encourage struggling
readers
Support, promote, and
celebrate recreational reading
Promote life-long
reading
How You Can Promote the Festival:
“Share” our
posts and pictures on your Timeline
Include
our partners @BookPeople and @APLFF in Tweets
Follow
the authors and include their handle and @AustinTBF in Tweets - we’ll RT!
Add the event and the site link to
your blog
Blog/vblog about the
festival - who you can’t wait to meet, book recommendations, etc.
Create book trailers for
attending authors and post to YouTube & your blog
Visit our website,
www.austinteenbookfestival.com
We’re Not In Kansas Anymore - Libba Bray, Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl, Leigh Bardugo, Rae Carson, and Sarah Rees Brennan (moderator)
Creature Comfort - Scott Speer, Anna Banks, Gina Damico, Tara Hudson, Martha Brockenbrough, and Sophie Jordan (moderator)
Real Life Happens - Jesse Andrews, Elizabeth Scott, Guadalupe Garcia McCall, E.M. Kokie, Jessica Lee Anderson, and John Corey Whaley (moderator)
The Thrill Of the Chase - William Richter, Lex Thomas (Lex Hrabe and Thomas Voorhies), Eliot Schrefer, Ally Carter, and Jennifer Lynn Barnes (moderator)
What Would You Do For Love? - Ally Condie, Kresley Cole, Jessica Shirvington, Tamara Ireland Stone, Jessica Khoury, and Tracy Deebs (moderator)
36 amazing authors on 6 panels! There will be FOUR opportunities to see authors speak so plan ahead! (click pic to enlarge)
Festival Schedule:
Austin Teen Book Festival 2012 Schedule
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Time
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Event
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Location
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9:30 - 10:00
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Book Sales
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Downstairs 1
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10:00 – 10:45
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Opening Keynote
Neal Shusterman
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Downstairs 2
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10:55 – 11:35
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Group
#1 Panels:
Real Life Happens
We’re Not In Kansas Anymore
Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Roads
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Upstairs
Downstairs 2
Downstairs 1
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11:35– 12:35
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Lunch
Book Sales
Exhibits
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Downstairs 1 & 2
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12:35-1:15
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Group
#2 Panels:
The Thrill Of the Chase
Creature Comforts
What Would You Do For Love?
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Upstairs
Downstairs 2
Downstairs 1
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1:25 – 2:05
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Group
#1 Panels:
Real Life Happens
We’re Not In Kansas Anymore
Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Roads
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Upstairs
Downstairs 2
Downstairs 1
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2:15 – 2:55
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Group
#2 Panels:
The Thrill Of the Chase
Creature Comforts
What Would You Do For Love?
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Upstairs
Downstairs 2
Downstairs 1
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3:00 – 3:40
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Closing Keynote
Libba Bray
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Downstairs 2
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3:40 – 5:00
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Author Signing
Book Sales
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Downstairs 1
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Tips:
Get here early for the Opening Note presentation
at 10am from Neal Shusterman
Plan ahead to visit the four panels of authors you
want to see
Bring a camera and water bottle
Books will be sold throughout the day from Book
People - CASH or CC accepted
Book signings are at the end of the day - most
books will be PRE-SIGNED, but you can wait in
line for personalizations
You may bring up to 3 books from home for every 1
book purchased at the festival
There will be two concessions open all day with
areas to eat inside or out on the lawns
Parking is $7
Volunteer:
The Austin Teen Book is the largest teen book
festival in the country and it would not be possible without its devoted
volunteers. We are always looking for help and would appreciate a hand during
fest day with signing lines, volunteer check in, etc. If available, send an
email to ATBFvolunteer@gmail.com and let us know how you can assist.
Questions?
Jen
Bigheart
ATBFmedia@gmail.com
PR
& Media - Austin Teen Book Festival
Go Jen! This is all so amazing! I know I cannot wait to go and see some of my favorite authors! :) I am looking forward to this event! Come check it out if your in the Austin area! :)
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