Maureen Johnson

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Author

Says Who

Participates in 10 items

Maureen Johnson is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of several YA novels, including 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Suite Scarlett, The Name of the Star, and Truly Devious. She has also done collaborative works, such as Let It Snow (with John Green and Lauren Myracle), and The Bane Chronicles (with Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan). Her work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Buzzfeed, and The Guardian, and she has also served as a scriptwriter for EA Games. She has an MFA in Writing from Columbia University and lives in New York City.

Sessions in which Maureen Johnson participates

Friday 10 August, 2012

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

1:30 AM

Maureen's Midnight Movie

2 hours, 1:30 AM CDT - 3:30 AM CDT

Hilton Chicago - International Ballroom

Maureen Johnson, Says Who (Participant)

As soon as your face is sufficiently rocked off, head upstairs, get into your PJs, and run back down here for some hilarity as Maureen Johnson and ...

11:00 AM

Let's Talk About Self-Publishing

50 minutes, 11:00 AM CDT - 11:50 AM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Waldorf Room

Panel

Rebecca Sherman (Moderator)

Amanda Hocking (Participant)

Kate Schafer-Testerman (Participant)

Maureen Johnson, Says Who (Participant)

The book world is on fire with talk of self-publishing. But what does that really mean, and what does it entail? Our expert panel talks about the r...

12:00 PM

Come to this Panel if You Think You Hate Romance

50 minutes, 12:00 PM CDT - 12:50 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Williford Room

Panel

Margaret Stohl (Moderator)

Stephanie Perkins (Participant)

Laini Taylor (Participant)

Maureen Johnson, Says Who (Participant)

Daniel Ehrenhaft (Participant)

2:00 PM

Bad Books and Why We Love Them

50 minutes, 2:00 PM CDT - 2:50 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Williford Room

Panel

Maureen Johnson, Says Who (Moderator)

John Green (Participant)

Holly Black (Participant)

Margaret Stohl (Participant)

Robin Wasserman (Participant)

Megan Whalen Turner (Participant)

What is a bad book, anyway? Does it bite? Did it pee on the floor? Is it right to judge books or the people who love them? This panel names names a...

3:00 PM

Girl Books and Boy Books

50 minutes, 3:00 PM CDT - 3:50 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Williford Room

Panel

Maureen Johnson, Says Who (Moderator)

Megan Whalen Turner (Participant)

Robin Wasserman (Participant)

Stephanie Perkins (Participant)

John Green (Participant)

What is a "girl book" or a "boy book," anyway? Is it true that boys don't read? Why is "chick lit" a derogatory term? Our panelists come to grips w...

4:00 PM

Help, My Boyfriend is a Vampire!

50 minutes, 4:00 PM CDT - 4:50 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Williford Room

Panel

John Green (Participant)

Maureen Johnson, Says Who (Moderator)

Lev Grossman (Participant)

Robin Wasserman (Moderator)

Laini Taylor (Participant)

Amanda Hocking (Participant)

Stephanie Perkins (Participant)

Ever read a paranormal romance and considered the real logistical difficulties of dating the undead? We have obtained a pile of letters from lovesi...

6:00 PM

The Game Show

50 minutes, 6:00 PM CDT - 6:50 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Grand Ballroom

Maureen Johnson, Says Who (Participant)

Robin Wasserman (Participant)

8:00 PM

MJ & Robin's Lounge

50 minutes, 8:00 PM CDT - 8:50 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Boulevard Room

Maureen Johnson, Says Who (Participant)

Robin Wasserman (Participant)

In which the LeakyCon Lit organizers take over a room and sit around all casual. There will be talking. There will be lounging. Maureen might read ...

Saturday 11 August, 2012

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

10:00 AM

I Was a Teenage Writer

50 minutes, 10:00 AM CDT - 10:50 AM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Williford Room

Panel

Maureen Johnson, Says Who (Moderator)

Margaret Stohl (Participant)

Holly Black (Participant)

John Green (Participant)

Robin Wasserman (Participant)

Kate Schafer-Testerman (Participant)

7:00 PM

LeakyCon Lit Reception

2 hours, 7:00 PM CDT - 9:00 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Williford Room

Special Event

Holly Black (Participant)

Daniel Ehrenhaft (Participant)

John Green (Participant)

Lev Grossman (Participant)

Maureen Johnson, Says Who (Participant)

Jennifer Laughran (Participant)

Stephanie Perkins (Participant)

Rebecca Sherman (Participant)

Margaret Stohl (Participant)

Laini Taylor (Participant)

Kate Schafer-Testerman (Participant)

Megan Whalen Turner (Participant)

Robin Wasserman (Participant)

Have a LeakyCon Lit badge and are over 18 years old?You are invited to this private reception for Leaky...