First YALC 2017 authors announced
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2017
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Guardian children's fiction winner Alex Wheatle, Waterstone's Book Prize winner Patrice Lawrence and Costa Children's Book Award winner Brian Conaghan are among the authors taking part in YALC 2017 in London this July.
YALC (Young Adult Literature Convention) is a celebration of young adult books and authors. YALC takes place each year as part of the London Film and Comic Con, which will run from 28-30 July. 2017 will be the fourth year of YALC, bringing together authors, publishers and readers for three packed days of author events, writing workshops, book signings and book-themed activities. The first authors announced for 2017 are as follows: Alex Wheatle Brian Conaghan Sarah Crossan Patrice Lawrence Laini Taylor E Lockhart Gemma Cairney Sara Barnard Joanne Harris Martin Stewart Paige Toon Melinda Salisbury VE Schwab Will Hill Katherine Webber Fine out more about YALC 2017 here:
