2026 Young Adult Author Symposium

Information on the 2026 YAAS: Coming soon!

2025 Young Adult Author Symposium

The 2025 YAAS was an incredible event, with 20 authors and illustrators presenting to readers and writers alike. The day included an opening and closing panel, two sets of breakout sessions, food and book sales, an opportunity draw, and a signing session. Please check out some of the photos below!

Huge thanks to our partners and sponsors: the Mass Cultural Council, the CCHS Parents’ Association, Concord Teacakes, Joy Street Life & Home, Better than the Gift, and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation.

Opening Panel

Authors & Illustrators

Crafting Natural Dialogue

Art Factory

Why Under-Represented Characters Are Important

Book Speed Dating

How to Get Published

Lunch

Closing Panel

Volunteers

Bookmarked Bake Sale

The Silver Unicorn Bookstore

2024 Young Adult Author Symposium

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.