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CATEGORIES:Family Fun, Free
SUMMARY:YA by the Bay at Tampa Convention Center
LOCATION:Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Join us for an unforgettable evening at YA by the Bay’s Story Warrior Festi
 val. This is more than a book festival, it’s a celebration of stories, crea
 tivity, and community, with bestselling authors, live events, hands-on work
 shops, a vibrant marketplace, and book signings.<br /><br />Meet the Legend
 s & Bestsellers:<br />Tiffany D. Jackson<br />R.L. Stine<br />Amélie Wen Zh
 ao<br />Adam Cesare<br />Jumata Emill<br />Roy Peter Clark<br />Case Kenny<
 br />plus 40+ more celebrated authors from across the country!<br /><br />6
 -7 PM Fireside Chat with NYT bestselling YA author Tiffany D. Jackson and G
 oosebumps legend R.L. Stine hosted by Emmy award winning journalists Sorbon
 i Banerjee and Linda Hurtado<br />5-6 PM Live Podcast Recording with Case K
 enny, followed by an audience Q&A<br /><br />College Essay & Memoir Writing
  Workshop with the Poynter Institute’s Roy Peter Clark, America’s writing c
 oach, and former St. Pete first lady Kerry Kriseman<br /><br />How to Get P
 ublished hosted by news anchor and thriller author Linda Hurtado Bond<br />
 <br />Live Children’s Book Illustration with Brudders Books, showing how pi
 cture books are created<br /><br />Panels for All Ages: So You Want to Be a
 n Author When You Grow Up (kids) & So You Want to Write a Book (adults)<br 
 /><br />Ongoing “Ask the Author” stations to meet and talk to your favorite
  writers<br /><br />Plus: Explore our incredible marketplace featuring a po
 p-up bookstore, artisan goods, fresh bouquets, teas, and treasures from loc
 al creators. Enjoy stilt walkers, friendly animals, and surprises that make
  the night magical.<br /><br />Why It’s Different: YA BY THE BAY is where r
 eaders become leaders, every session is designed to help you use the power 
 of story to dream big, lead with confidence, and be the author of your own 
 life.<br /><br />Bring your friends, your kids, your book club, and your bi
 g dreams!
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