Tag: YA Book Events NYC

Julie Murphy, David Levithan, & More In The City This Week (YA Book Events NYC 10/15-21)

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Happy Monday, book nerds! We’re back with another week of fun events. Make sure to follow YA Book Events NYC on Twitter to get regular updates about all the bookish events happening across the city. Also, ICYMI we’re looking for someone to take over YA Book Events, so please email us at yabookeventsnyc@gmail.com if you’re interested.

Wednesday, October 17

Fiction, Friendship, and Fashion with Kayla Cagan, Amy Spalding, & Julie Murphy at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)

Join authors Kayla Cagan (Art Boss), Amy Spalding (The Summer of Jordi Perez), and Julie Murphy (Puddin’) as they share their coming-of-age stories. Free event.

Thursday, October 18

David Levithan in Conversation with Carolyn Mackler at Barnes & Noble Upper West Side (7 p.m.)

Join NYT bestselling author David Levithan as he discusses his new book, Someday, with Carolyn Mackler (The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I). Free event; seating is limited.

Saturday, October 20

Spooky Middle Grade Reads at Books of Wonder (1-3 p.m.)

Join authors Blue Balliett (Out of the Wild Night), Mary Downing Hahn (The Girl in the Locked Room), Gail Carson Levine (Ogre Enchanted), Leslie Margolis (Ghosted), Katherine Arden (Small Spaces), and William Alexander (A Festival of Ghosts) as they share their latest books for the creepy holiday season. Free event.

Tomi Adeyemi & More In the City This Week (YA Book Events NYC 10/1-7)

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Happy October 1st book nerds! This month is starting of with a bang with plenty of great bookish events happening this week. Check out the full schedule of events below and make sure to follow YA Book Events NYC on Twitter to keep up to date with all the events happening around the city.

Tuesday, October 2

Launch Event for Someday by David Levithan at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)

Celebrate the release of David Levithan’s new novel, Someday (a sequel and continuation of Every Day). Free event.

Wednesday, October 3

“Of Muses and Muchness”: Double NYC Launch Event for A Blade So Black and For a Muse of Fire at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)

Join authors L.L. McKinny and Heidi Heilig as they celbrate the release of their new novels, A Blade So Black and For a Muse of Fire. The authors will be in conversation with NYT bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton (The Belles). Free event.

Fierce Reads Panel Event at Barnes and Noble Union Square (6 p.m.)

Authors Tomi Adeyemi (Children of Blood and Bone), Ngozi Uzaku (Check, Please!), Alex London (Black Wings Beating), and April Tucholke (Wink Poppy Midnight) will have a panel discussion. A limited number of wristbands for event access will be distributed with purchase of any of the featured titles beginning at 9 a.m. the day of the event.

The Darkdeep at Barnes and Noble Upper East Side (7 p.m.)

Join authors Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs as they celebrate the launch of their novel, The Darkdeep. Free event.

Thursday, October 4

Launch Event for Dry by Neal & Jarrod Shusterman at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)

Celebrate the release of Neal and Jarrod Shusterman’s new novel, Dry. Free event.

Great Middle Grade Reads at Books of Wonder Uptown (6-8 p.m.)

Join five talented authors as they present their newest books. Free event.

Friday, October 5

A Map of Days at The Strand (7:01-8:01 p.m.)

Join Ransom Riggs in the Rare Book Room as he launches his latest book, A Map of Days. Admission and a gift card is $15; admission and a signed copy of the book is $22.99.

Saturday, October 6

Launch Party for Dog Days in the City by Jodi Kendall at Books of Wonder Uptown (3-5 p.m.)

Celebrate the launch of Dogs Days in the City by Jodi Kendall. Kendall will be in conversation with Alyson Gerber (Braced). Free event.

Kiersten White & More In The City This Week (YA Book Events NYC 9/24-30)

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Happy Monday everyone! This week there are a number of great bookish events happening around the city. Check out the full schedule below and make sure to follow YA Book Events NYC on Twitter to get regular updates on all the bookish events happening around the city.

Tuesday, September 25

Launch Event for The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)

Kiersten White will be in conversation with Adam Silvera (They Both Die at the End) discussing her new novel, The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein. Free event.

Friday, September 28

Nevertheless, We Persisted Event at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)

Come for an evening filled with stories of resistance and strength from six of the contributors for the new book Nevertheless, We Persisted. Free event.

Sunday, September 30

NYC Super-Duper Triple Launch at Books of Wonder (1-3 p.m.)

Join authors Jen Calonita (Misfits), Elizabeth Eulberg (The Great Shelby Holmes and the Coldest Case), and Sarah Mlynoski and Emily Jenkins (Upside Down Magic) as they share their new books. Free event.

Launch Event for The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee at Books of Wonder (3-5 p.m.)

Celebrate the launch of The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy with author Mackenzi Lee. Free event.

Kerri Maniscalco, Alex London, & More In The City This Week (YA Book Events NYC 9/17-9/23)

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Monday blues got you down? Well hopefully this list of events will get you excited. This week there are a number of great events happening so mark your calendar and as always make sure to follow YA Book Events NYC on Twitter to keep up to date with all the bookish events happening around the city.

Monday, September 17

Launch Party for Escaping From Houdini by Kerri Maniscalco at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)

Join Kerri Maniscalco as she celebrates the launch of her new book, Escaping From Houdini. She will be in conversation with Laura Sebastian (Ash Princess). Free event.

Tuesday, September 18

Ibi Zoboi Presents Pride at Greenlight Bookstore (7:30 p.m.)

From National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi comes Pride, a gorgeous retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Zoboi will discuss her new novel with Elizabeth Acevedo (The Poet X), followed by a reception to celebrate the book’s launch.

Thursday, September 20

Launch Event for Unbroken: 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)

Join authors Dhonielle Clayton, Heidi Heilig, Kody Keplinger, and Karuna Riazi as they present their new anthology, Unbroken: 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens. They’ll be in conversation with editor Grace Kendall. Free event.

Friday, September 21

Secrets of Publishing Panel at Barnes & Noble Union Square (6 p.m.)

New School professor Susan Shapiro (The Byline Bible) and author/activist Renée Watson (Piecing Me Together) invite you to a conversation where panelists will discuss the secrets of publishing and will celebrate their new books.

Sunday, September 23

Launch Party for The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden by Karina Yan Glasser at Books of Wonder (1-3 p.m.)

Celebrate the launch of Karina Yan Glasser’s second Vanderbeekers book with the author. Free event.

Great Middle Grade Reads Event at Books of Wonder Uptown (3-5 p.m.)

Authors Katherine Marsh (Nowhere Boy), Alyssa Hollingsworth (The Eleventh Trade), and Andrea Davis Pickney (The Red Pencil) will share their poignant and timely middle grade stories of immigration and refugees. Free event.

Launch Party for Black Wings Beating by Alex London at Books of Wonder (4-6 p.m.)

Celebrate the launch of Alex London’s new novel, Black Wings Beating, with the author. London will be in conversation with NY Times best-selling author Adam Silvera (They Both Die at the End). Free event.

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor & More In The City This Week (YA Book Events NYC 9/3-9)

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Hey readers! Long time, no see. This week is packed with amazing bookish events so check out the full schedule below and plan accordingly. Don’t forget to follow YA Book Events NYC on Twitter to stay up to date with all the bookish events happening around the city.

Tuesday, September 4

Meet Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at Books of Wonder (5-7 p.m.)

Join U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as she celebrates the release of her three new children’s books: The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor, Turning Pages: My Life Story, and Pasando páginas: La historia de mi vida. This is a ticketed book signing; tickets are $17.99 and you will get a book of your choice signed by Sotomayor. You can purchase your ticket through the link.

Launching Nova Ren Suma’s A Room Away From the Wolves at McNally Jackson (7 p.m.)

Celebrate the release of Nova Ren Suma’s new novel, A Room Away From the Wolves. She will be in conversation with Melissa Albert (The Hazel Wood). Free event.

Wednesday, September 5

Launching Sadie by Courtney Summers at McNally Jackson (7 p.m.)

Celebrate the release of Courtney Summers’ new thriller, Sadie. Free event.

Thursday, September 6

WORD Presents Courtney Summers for Sadie with Cristina Arreola, Kara Thomas, & Tiffany D. Jackson at WORD Brooklyn (7:30 p.m.)

Join authors Courtney Summers, Tiffany D. Jackson (Monday’s Not Coming), and Kara Thomas (The Cheerleaders) to celebrate the release of Summer’s new book, Sadie. The conversation will be moderated by Cristina Arreola. You will need to purchase either a book or $5 voucher to attend the event.

Friday, September 7

Meet Jessica Spotswood, Robin Talley, and Shveta Thakrar at Books of Wonder Uptown (6-8 p.m.)

Join editor/author Jessica Spotswood and authors Robin Talley and Shveta Thakrar as they introduce their new short story anthology, Toil & Trouble. Free event.

Saturday, September 8

NYC Launch Event for Mirage with Somaiya Daud at Books of Wonder Uptown (3-5 p.m.)

Celebrate the launch of Mirage by Somaiya Daud. Daud will be in conversation with Tochi Onyebuchi (Beasts Against the Night). Free event.

Sunday, September 9

Book Launch for The Darkness in Lee’s Closet and the Others Waiting There by Roy Schwartz at Books of Wonder Uptown (3-5 p.m.)

Celebrate the launch of Roy Schwartz’s new book, The Darkness in Lee’s Closet and the Others Waiting There. Free event.

Meet Ethan Aldridge, Maggie Lehrman, & George O’Connor This Week (YA Book Events 8/6-12)

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Happy Monday everyone! There a few great events happening this week so check out the full schedule below and make sure to follow YA Book Events NYC on Twitter to keep up to date with all the events happening around the city.

Tuesday, August 7

Launch Party for Estranged by Ethan Aldridge at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)

Celebrate the publication of debut author/illustrator Ethan Aldridge’s graphic novel, Estranged. Aldridge will be joined by NY Times bestselling author George O’Connor. Free event.

Launching Maggie Lehrman’s The Last Best Story at McNally Jackson Prince St. (7 p.m.)

Join author Maggie Lehrman as she celebrates the release of her newest novel, The Last Best Story. Free event.

Saturday, August 11

Meet George O’Connor at Books of Wonder Uptown (3-5 p.m.)

Join NY Times bestselling author George O’Connor as he shares the newest book in his Olympians series, Hermes: Tales of the Trickster. Free event.

Celebrate Harry Potter & J.K. Rowling’s Birthdays This Week (YA Book Events NYC 7/30-8/5)

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It’s Harry Potter week! Well, kind of. This week Potterheads will celebrate Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s birthdays. But that’s not the only thing happening this week. Check out the full schedule below and make sure to follow YA Book Events NYC on Twitter to stay up to date with all the bookish events happening around the city.

Monday, July 30

Launch Event for The Darkest Legacy by Alexandra Bracken at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)

Join NYT best-selling author Alexandra Bracken as she celebrates the release of the newest book in her Darkest Minds series, The Darkest Legacy. Free event.

Jennifer Gilmore: If Only w/ Adele Griffin at Books Are Magic (7:30-8:30 p.m.)

Acclaimed author Jennifer Gilmore will discuss her new novel, If Only, with Adele Griffin (Be True to Me). Free event.

Tuesday, July 31

Launch Event for The Life & Lies of Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)

Celebrate Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s birthday by joining Irvin Khaytman as he introduces his new book, The Life & Lies of Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. Free event.

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Celebration at The Strand (6:30-10 p.m.)

To celebrate Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s birthdays, The Strand is hosting an incredible party that will include two trivia events, one for those 21 and under, and another for those 21+. Please note, the 21+ event is already sold out. Tickets for the 21 and under trivia event are available for $10.

Launching Kara Thomas’ The Cheerleaders at McNally Jackson (7 p.m.)

Join Kara Thomas as she celebrates the release of her latest thriller, The Cheerleaders. She’ll be in conversation with NYT best-selling author Karen M. McManus (One of Us Is Lying). Free event.

Wednesday, August 1

NYC Double Launch Event for Heart of Thorns and Sea Witch at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)

Celebrate a wonderful double NYC launch event for two wonderful new teen books: Heart of Thorns by Bree Barton and Sea Witch by Sarah Henning. The event will be moderated by Zoraida Cordova (Bruja Born). Free event.

The Merciless Event at Barnes & Noble Upper West Side (7 p.m.)

Celebrate the release of the Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition of The Merciless by Danielle Vega. Free event.

Saturday, August 4

Fantastic Middle Grade Reads at Books of Wonder (1-3 p.m.)

Join Tui Sutherland (The Lost Continent), Peter Lerangis (Max Tilt), Sayantani Dasgupta (The Serpent’s Secret), Katie Slivensky (The Seismic Seven), and Stacy McAnulty (The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl) as they share their latest novels. Free event.

Jeff Giles, Adam Gidwitz, & More In The City This Week (YA Book Events NYC 7/9-15)

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Welcome back book nerds! Now that the Fourth of July is over, it’s time to get back to regularly scheduled bookish events, and this week there are plenty of good ones. Check out the full schedule below and make sure to follow YA Book Events NYC on Twitter to get updates on all the bookish events happening around the city.

Monday, July 9

Launching Jeff Giles’ The Brink of Darkness at McNally Jackson Books (7 p.m.)

Join Jeff Giles as he celebrates the release of his latest novel, The Brink of Darkness. Free event.

Saturday, July 14

Launch Event for The Basque Dragon with Adam Gidwitz at Books of Wonder (1-3 p.m.)

Join Adam Gidwitz as he shares the second installment in the Unicorn Society series, The Basque Dragon. Free event.

Sunday, July 15

Amy Ephron in Conversation With Her Editor, Jill Santopolo at Books of Wonder Uptown (2-4 p.m.)

Join author Amy Ephron as she shares her latest novel, Carnival Magic. She’ll be joined by her editor and fellow author, Jill Santopolo (The Light We Lost). Free event.

Launch Party for Mightier Than the Sword by Drew Callander and Alana Harrison at Books of Wonder (3-5 p.m.)

Join authors Drew Callander and Alana Harrison as they share their new illustrated middle-grade novel, Mightier Than the Sword. Free event.

Lauren Spieller, Dahlia Adler, & More In The City This Week (YA Book Events NYC 6/25-7/1)

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Happy Monday, book nerds! There isn’t too much going on this week but the two events that are happening look fantastic. Check out the full schedule below and make sure to follow YA Book Events NYC on Twitter to keep to date with all the bookish events happening around the city.

Tuesday, June 26

Launch Event for Your Destination is on the Left by Lauren Spieller at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)

Meet Lauren Spieller for her debut novel, Your Destination is on the Left. Lauren will be in conversation with fellow author Dahlia Adler (Just Visiting). Free event.

Launching A Thousand Beginnings and Endings at McNally Jackson (7 p.m.)

Join six of the talented authors featured in A Thousand Beginnings and Endings, an anthology of Asian myth and legend retellings. Free event.

Meet Meredith Goldstein & Carolyn Cohagan This Week (YA Book Events NYC 6/18-24)

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There are only two events happening this week but they’re both going to be great. Check out the schedule below and make sure to follow YA Book Events NYC on Twitter to keep to date on all the bookish events happening around the city.

Thursday, June 21

Launch Event for Meredith Goldstein at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)

Meet Meredith Goldstein as she shares her new novel, Chemistry Lessons. Goldstein will be in conversation with her editor, Elizabeth Entenman. Free event.

Friday, June 22

Launch Event for Time Next by Carolyn Cohagan at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)

Join Carolyn Cohagan as she shares her new novel, Time Next, the sequel to Time Zero. Free event.