YANovCon 2026: Fantasy vs Reality: Escape Into Fiction
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Meet top authors at the 11th Annual Young Adult Novelist Convention (YANovCon)!
Menlo Park is teaming up with libraries throughout San Mateo County to present a free, half-day celebration of books and authors. Join us at Belmont Library! This year’s featured theme is Fantasy vs Reality: Escape Into Fiction. We’re looking forward to meeting award-winning, notable, and new young adult novelists.
Program Includes:
- Writing Workshop for Teens with Arriel Vinson
- Keynote speech by Don Martin
- Q&A session
- Three panel discussions
- Book sales and signings
Scheduled authors include:
- Lily Anderson
- Kristy Boyce
- Ana Ellickson
- Laura Gao
- Jackie Johnson
- Cait Levin
- Don Martin
- Axie Oh
- Aimee Phan
- T.L. Simpson
- Arriel Vinson
Read more details and reserve your free ticket at https://smcl.org/YANovCon/.
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Belmont Library, 110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA, 94002