# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Young Adult Novelist Convention (YANovCon) 2026 - Free
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at YANovCon 2026 for a day filled with bookish fun, author chats, and all things young adult novels!About this EventThe Peninsula Libraries' 11th annual Young Adult Novelists Convention (YANovCon) will take place Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Belmont Library.Escape into fiction with us at the 11th annual YANovCon, a free half-day convention connecting local teens and YA enthusiasts (or fans or readers) to some of today's top YA authors. We'll start the day with a Teen Writing Workshop led by novelist Arriel Vinson followed by a keynote address by author Don Martin. The convention will include a Q&A session and three engaging panel discussions exploring topics connected to this year’s theme, Fantasy vs. Reality: Escape into Fiction. YANovCon will conclude with author book signings. Books will be available to purchase on-site thanks to our wonderful partnership with Linden Tree Books.This year's YANovCon proudly features the following award-winning, notable, and new young adult novelists:Lily Anderson /Kalynn Bayron / Kristy Boyce / Robbie Couch /Ana Ellickson / Laura Gao / Jackie Johnson / Cait Levin / Don Martin / Axie Oh / Aimee Phan / T.L. Simpson / Arriel VinsonAnticipated Schedule:Writing Workshop for Teens, hosted by Arriel Vinson: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMIntro/Welcome: 12:00 - 12:15 PM2026 Teen Short Story Contest Winners AnnouncedKeynote Address with Don Martin in conversation with Kalynn Bayron: 12:15 – 12:45 PMSession 1: 1:00 – 1:45 PMTopic: Heroes, Quests, and Coming of Age: How teen tropes connect with the real journeys of teens todayModerator: Aimee PhanPanelists: Cait Levin, T.L. Simpson, Lily Anderson, and Axie OhSession 2: 2:00 - 2:45 PMTopic: Worlds Within Us: Looking at identity, belonging, and truth through different lenses.Moderator: Axie OhPanelists: Laura Gao, Aimee Phan, and Arriel VinsonSession 3: 3:00 - 3:45 PMTopic: Resistance Worldbuilding – Fantasy vs. Real-life Fiction: Steps different authors take to build the worlds their characters live inModerator: TBDPanelists: Jackie Johnson, Ana Ellickson, Kalynn Bayron, and Kristy BoyceBook Signing with All Authors: 4:00 - 4:30 PMLimited parking is available at the Belmont library. Additional street parking may be available nearby on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage attendees to use public transportation or carpool when possible. The library is accessible via Caltrain and SamTrans.Please note that all participants and attendees will be required to follow San Mateo County’s health orders.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/belmont/young-adult-novelist-convention-yanovcon-2026-free/100001980152029023
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, contests, health-wellness, business
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Belmont
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Belmont Public Library
- **lat**: 37.508882
- **long**: -122.293139
- **full address**: Belmont Public Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Young Adult Novelist Convention (YANovCon) 2026 - Free being held?
  - **A:** Young Adult Novelist Convention (YANovCon) 2026 - Free takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Belmont Public Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Young Adult Novelist Convention (YANovCon) 2026 - Free?
  - **A:** Young Adult Novelist Convention (YANovCon) 2026 - Free is organized by Woodside Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Young Adult Novelist Convention (YANovCon) 2026 - Free is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Belmont, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Young Adult Novelist Convention (YANovCon) 2026 - Free sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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