YALC – the UK’s Young Adult Literature Convention

Malorie Blackman YALC

The first YALC took place at London Film & Comic Con in 2014 as Malorie Blackman’s major project as Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2013-2015. YALC has fast become a popular event bringing together fantastic authors, publishers and readers for two packed days of YA events, writing workshops, book signings, book-themed activities and more!

YALC Blog

Q&A with Helen Comerford
Q&A with Helen Comerford 2560 1697 YALC

Q&A with Helen Comerford

– Thanks for joining us here at YALC. We would love you to introduce yourself Thank you for having me! I’m Helen, a lover of rom-coms and magical powers. When I’m not writing, I work in theatre and I live in South Wales where I enjoy hiking with my partner and my dog, Cocoa. –…

Q&A with Katie Abdou
Q&A with Katie Abdou 2560 1697 YALC

Q&A with Katie Abdou

– Thanks for joining us here at YALC. We would love you to introduce yourself Hey! I’m Katie Abdou, a young adult historical fantasy and adventure author from Massachusetts in the United States. I write for marginalized teenagers to make up for the lack of books I had growing up. – Can you give our…

Q&A with G Forsyth-Read
Q&A with G Forsyth-Read 2560 1697 YALC

Q&A with G Forsyth-Read

– Thanks for joining us here at YALC. We would love you to introduce yourself I’m G Forsyth-Read a debut YA author who writes about Friendship, Identity, Love and Coming of Age. When I’m not writing, you’ll find me recording my podcast Leave a Message with my co-host Ally Mac or yapping on a different…

Q&A with Amber Hamilton
Q&A with Amber Hamilton 2560 1697 YALC

Q&A with Amber Hamilton

YALC Q&A WITH Amber Hamilton. Seven Deadly Thorns, Paperback, (BLOOMSBURY) Out Now! – Thanks for joining us here at YALC. We would love you to introduce yourself I like to say I write dark and spooky kissing books. I’m a former English teacher, a solo parent, and a collector of books and bones. – Can…

Q&A with Harry Trevaldwyn
Q&A with Harry Trevaldwyn 2560 1697 YALC

Q&A with Harry Trevaldwyn

YALC Q&A WITH HARRY TREVALDWYN. I CAN’T BELIEVE I DON’T HAVE A BOYFRIEND (FIRST INK, PB £8.99) IS OUT NOW. – Thanks for joining us here at YALC. We would love you to introduce yourself Hello! I’m Harry! I’m an actor and a writer and also an Aquarius which I know very little about but,…

Q&A with Ben Tomlinson
Q&A with Ben Tomlinson 2560 1697 YALC

Q&A with Ben Tomlinson

– Thanks for joining us here at YALC. We would love you to introduce yourself Hi I’m Ben Tomlinson and I write heartfelt contemporary stories about teens full of comedy, romance, authenticity and cringe. – Can you give our readers an overview of your YA novel The Party A teen boy lies to his mum…

Q&A with A.M. Ellis
Q&A with A.M. Ellis 2560 1697 YALC

Q&A with A.M. Ellis

Thank you for joining us here at YALC. We would love you to introduce yourself? Thank you for taking this time with me! I’m A.M. Ellis, an author based in the suburbs between Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC. I’m a full-time designer, wife, mom, and gamer (when I’m not reading). Can you give our readers…

Q&A with Molly Morris
Q&A with Molly Morris 2560 1697 YALC

Q&A with Molly Morris

Thanks for joining us here at YALC. We would love you to introduce yourself Hi gang! Thank you for having me. I’m Molly, and I’m the author of four Young Adult novels, This is Not the End, Annie LeBlanc is Not Dead Yet, Rewind to Us and My Ex and Other Monsters. I like to…

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