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Young Adult Author Symposium
2025 YAAS
2025 YAAS
Authors & Illustrators
Authors & Illustrators
Opening Panel
Opening Panel
Crafting Natural Dialogue
Crafting Natural Dialogue
Art Factory
Art Factory
Why Under-Represented Characters Are Important
Why Under-Represented Characters Are Important
Book Speed Dating
Book Speed Dating
How to Get Published
How to Get Published
Lunch
Lunch
Closing Panel
Closing Panel
The Silver Unicorn Bookstore
The Silver Unicorn Bookstore
Volunteers
Volunteers
Bookmarked Bake Sale
Bookmarked Bake Sale
Sponsors
2024 YAAS
2024 YAAS
The inaugural YAAS in 2024 was quite a success, with 12 authors (plus a bonus appearance by Concord's own Gregory Maguire) presenting to readers and writers alike. The day included an opening panel, two sets of breakout sessions, book sales, and a signing session.  Huge thanks to our partners and sponsors: the Concord Education Fund, the Mass Cultural Council, the CCHS Parents’ Association, and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation.
Schedule & mugs
Schedule & mugs
YAAS volunteers
YAAS volunteers
Opening panel
Opening panel
Jonathan, Marcella, & Rebecca
Jonathan, Marcella, & Rebecca
Desmond, Kendall, & Vanessa
Desmond, Kendall, & Vanessa
Sara Farizan signing books
Sara Farizan signing books
YAAS audience
YAAS audience
Wellesley Books & Bookmarked president
Wellesley Books & Bookmarked president
Purchases for book signing
Purchases for book signing
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