Hamilton-local academic and board games cafe owner, Megan Suttie, will explore the nuances of writing for Young Adult readers in 2024. Featuring Young Adult Contemporary authors, this panel covers a range of themes, including dealing with fame after going viral (Maya Ameyaw’s Under All The Lights), navigating complex emotions after an abusive parent’s death (Kern Carter’s And Then There Was Us), and challenging small-town bigotry with a “good girl” persona (E.K. Johnston’s Pretty Furious). The discussion will cover issues of identity, belonging, and fulfillment in the transition towards both greater independence and greater uncertainty.
Meet the authors and get your copies of the books signed at Epic Books’ Autograph Tent following the panel!