The third annual North Texas Teen Book Festival was held on March 4 at the Irving Convention Center in Irving, Tex. The festival, sponsored in part by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the Institute of Museum and Library Service, featured more than 80 authors who spoke on panels, signed books, and met with young readers. The preceding Educator Day, hosted by the Sam Houston State University’s College of Education on March 3, offered professional development panels for more than 500 area teachers and librarians. Here are some of the highlights from the events. All festival photos: Joon Koo at SJKoo Photography. All Ed Day photos: Christy Archibald at Christy Archibald Photography.
Some of the nearly 11,000 attendees as they make their way to panel sessions.
Moderator Sara Roberts leads the Dystopian Dynasty panel with authors (from l.) Victoria Aveyard, Kirsten Hubbard, Marie Lu, Veronica Roth, Jessica Shirvington, and Amy Tintera.
Shannon and Dean Hale take a dare at the Middle Grade Madness panel.
Author Ally Condie signs a book for a fan.
On Educator Day, North Texas educators attended sessions led by Sam Houston State University Library Science professors featuring more than 30 YA and middle grade authors.
(From l.): Authors Renee Watson, George O’Connor, Hena Khan, and Ally Condie (not pictured) discuss their craft at an Ed Day panel.
Educators show off their autographed books at the conclusion of the YA luncheon.
(From l.): Authors Veronica Roth, Nicola Yoon, and Jeff Zentner at the YA luncheon held on March 3 as part of Ed Day.
