October 4, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Telling Tales Festival

Royal Botanical Gardens

Young Adult Tent (Ages 13+)

Age / Grade 12-14 / Grades 7-8 14+ / Grades 9+

Join CCBC’s Stephanie Wells as she leads authors Cale Plett, Farah Heron, and Paul Coccia in a lively and engaging conversation about writing YA romance in the Young Adult Tent. These authors will explore first crushes, complicated relationships, and how love and identity come together in their stories. Whether you’re a longtime romance reader or just starting out, this panel offers insights, laughs, and a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process.

Following the presentation, meet the authors and get your book signed at Epic Books’ Autograph Tent.