Teens face a difficult world, constantly confronted by social justice issues that they can choose to either ignore or act to be part of the change rather than the problem. Three bestselling authors invite a discussion around the difficult issues raised in their books.

YA Author Stage (Seats 84)  
Sun, Mar 16, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Teen
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Libba Bray, Matt Mendez, Nic Stone
Moderator: Sybil Durand
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Altrusa International of Tucson, Inc., Friends of Western Art, Pima Foundation

Join the Teen Reading Ambassadors in a conversation with Nic Stone about her new book, "Dear Manny" and her writing process. "Dear Manny" is the third book in the "Dear Martin" and "Dear Justyce" best-selling trilogy. Nic lives in Atlanta and will continue to write books that ruffle feathers.

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 16, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Teen
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelist: Nic Stone
Moderator: Rebecca Ballenger
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Heather and Stephen Caine