On October 8, the Tweens Read festival celebrating literature for young readers took place at J. Frank Dobie High School in Houston. Middle grade and YA authors gathered for a day filled with engaging conversations and opportunities to meet readers. We’ve rounded up a selection of photos from the event.
Newbery and Sibert Honoree Christina Soontornvat opened Tweens Read 2022 with a keynote address.
(From l.): Authors J.C. Cervantes, Dhonielle Clayton, Adrianna Cuevas, and J. Elle before their Myth and Magic panel.
Maulik Pancholy (l.) and Justin A. Reynolds spoke during the It’s the Truth panel.
(From l.): Let’s Get Real panelists Lisa Yee, Gillian McDunn, and Celia C. Pérez.
Author Stuart Gibbs spoke about his 10-part Spy School series.
Author Varsha Bajaj discussed her writing during the It’s Getting Tense in Here panel.
(From l.): Adam Perry, Kiersten White, and Lora Senf also shared their suspenseful stories as part of the the It’s Getting Tense in Here panel.
(From l.): An excited crowd cheered along with authors Rex Ogle, Terri Libenson, Nathan Hale, and Justin A. Reynolds to show their love for graphic novels.
Ben Guterson speaking on the Why We Write panel.
Authors Jennifer A. Nielsen (l.) and Christina Soontornvat in conversation.
Celia C. Pérez (m.) posing with readers for a picture.
The panelists of the Kids Are the Best: Why We Write for Teens panel: (from l.) Nathan Hale, Celia C. Pérez, Adam Perry, and Julian Randall.
