A conversation with Gayle Forman, who wrote the No. 1 New York Times bestseller "If I Stay," which has been translated into more than 40 languages and in 2014 was adapted into a major motion picture. Gayle's newest YA novel, "After Life," focuses on life, grief, and healing.

Friends of the Festival Hospitality Tent (Seats 58)  
Sat, Mar 15, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Teen

Panelist: Gayle Forman

The traumas teens face in their lives always have consequences that can include eating disorders, addiction, and unresolved grief. Three bestselling authors depict teens involved in a journey of healing from trauma and loss to create a second chance.

YA Author Stage (Seats 84)  
Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Teen
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Gayle Forman, Josh Galarza, Kathleen Glasgow
Moderator: Deborah Dimmett

Meet a bunch of YA authors in 60 minutes and enter teen worlds of fantasy, mystery and complicated relationships. Each author will be seated at a table to talk with a small group about their newest book. Every eight minutes the authors will rotate to a new table in our version of author speed-dating.

Education 211 (Seats 200)  
Sun, Mar 16, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Teen
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Kendare Blake, Alexandra Bracken, Alexa Donne, Gayle Forman, Tiffany Jackson, Tricia Levenseller, Rex Ogle, Scott Reintgen, Emily J. Taylor
Moderators: Lauren Freedman, Holly Johnson