This is America

Themes:

LeakyLitConstant Vigilance

What:

Panel

When:

10:15 AM, Saturday 11 Aug 2018 CDT (1 hour)

Where:

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)

Join us as we explore how YA lit is beginning to reflect America as it actually exists. How do authors write about characters traditionally ignored in publishing's depiction of America? How do authors explore multiple identities effectively? Do characters' identities need to match their author's lived experiences? Join us for a discussion of intersectionality in YA.

Nic Stone

Moderator

Author

Kacen Callender

Participant

Hurricane Child

Author

Mark Oshiro

Participant

Anger is a Gift

Author

Anna-Marie McLemore

Participant

Author

Julie Murphy

Participant

Author

Robin Benway

Participant

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