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FREE in-person book festival in North Texas celebrating MG/YA literature #NTTBF #NTTBF25

Festival day: March 7, 2026
Educator Day: March 6, 2026

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Brought to you by the Irving Public Library
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Last but never least: please welcome Jarrett Williams, Judd Winick @juddwinick.bsky.social, and Christina Wyman to #NTTBF26!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Jarrett Williams and Harper Sharp Kid Detective, Judd Winick and The Mighty, and Christina Wyman and Breakout.
December 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Thrilled to announce that Stephany Valentine @booksbystefany.bsky.social, Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social, Jasmine Warga, and Kasie West will all attend #NTTBF26!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Stefany Valentine and Love Makes Mochi, Arriel Vinson and Under the Neon Lights, Jasmine Warga and The Last Resort: The Claiming, and Kasie West and Room to Breathe.
December 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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We've got goosebumps thinking about seeing R.L. Stine, Liara Tamani, Angie Thomas @angiethomas.bsky.social, and Scout Underhill at #NTTBF26!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: R.L. Stine and One Night at Camp Bigfoot, Liara Tamani and This Ain't Our First Rodeo, Angie Thomas and The Book of Anansi, and Scout Underhill and DNDoggos Spells Like Trouble.
December 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Please welcome Scott Reintgen, James Riley @jamesrileyauthor.com, Lance Rubin @lancerubinparty.bsky.social, and Aisha Saeed @aishasaeed.bsky.social to #NTTBF26!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Scott Reintgen and Devious Prey, James Riley, The Dragon's Apprentice, Lance Rubin and 16 Forever, and Aisha Saeed and Hafsa's Way.
December 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Can't wait to hang out with Rex Ogle, Ellen Oh @ellenoh.bsky.social, Jessica S. Olson, and James Ponti @jamesponti.bsky.social at #NTTBF26!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Rex Ogle and Fruitcake, Ellen Oh and The House Next Door, Jessica S. Olson and Den of Liars, and James Ponti and City Spies Europa.
December 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Sarah Mlynowski @sarahmlynowski.bsky.social, Angela Montoya @angelamontoya.bsky.social, Julie Murphy @andimjulie.bsky.social, and Laura Taylor Namey @laurataylornamey.bsky.social will be fantastico at #NTTBF26!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Sarah Mlynowski and Whatever After Mirror Mirror, Angela Montoya and Carnival Fantastico, Julie Murphy and Let Them Stare, and Laura Taylor Namey and If We Never End.
December 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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The Middle Ground at #NTTBF26 will be a blast with Mari Mancusi @marimancusi.bsky.social, Yamile Saied Méndez @yamilesmendez.bsky.social, Kate Messner @katemessner.com, and Chanel Miller!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Mari Mancusi and Dawn of the Dragons, Yamile Saied Méndez and The Trouble with Sunshine, Kate Messner and Camp Monster, and Chanel Miller and The Moon Without Stars.
December 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Thrilled to share that Pablo Leon @artsypabster.bsky.social, David Levithan, E. Lockhart @elockhartbooks.bsky.social, and Petra Lord @petralord.bsky.social will all be at #NTTBF26!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Pablo Leon and Silenced Voices, David Levithan and The Fight of Our Lives, E. Lockhart and We Fell Apart, and Petra Lord and Queen of Faces.
December 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Part 2! We can't wait to see Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social, Lyla Lee @literarylyla.bsky.social, Stacey Lee @staceyleeauthor.bsky.social, and Susan Lee @susanleewrites.bsky.social at #NTTBF26!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Mike Lawrence and The Lionharts, Lyla Lee and The Cuffing Game, Stacey Lee and Heiress of Nowhere, and Susan Lee and The Romance Rivalry.
December 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Our final group for today are the wonderful Lydia Kang, Tae Keller, Gordon Korman, and Jarrett J. Krosoczka, who will be joining us for #NTTBF26!

Stay tuned! Tomorrow we'll have a second batch of amazing authors to reveal! See you then!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Lydia Kang and K-Jane, Tae Keller and When Tomorrow Burns, Gordon Korman and Hypergifted, and Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Sunshine.
December 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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We are thrilled to welcome Tiffany D. Jackson, Emiko Jean, Mike Johnston, and Frederick Joseph to #NTTBF26!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Tiffany D. Jackson and The Scammer, Emiko Jean and Love Me Tomorrow, Mike Johnston and Sloomoo, and Federick Joseph and This Thing of Ours.
December 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Put your hands together to welcome Chloe Gong, @christinadg.bsky.social , @alangratz.bsky.social , and Helena Haywoode Henry to #NTTBF26!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Chloe Gong and Coldwire, Christina Diaz Gonzalez and Offside, Alan Gratz and War Games, and Helena Haywoode Henry and Last Chance Live!
December 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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#NTTBF26 will be spectaular with Stephanie Garber, @alysongerber.bsky.social , Stuart Gibbs, and Karina Yan Glaser returning to Irving!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Stephanie Garber and Spectacular, Alyson Gerber and The Liars Society: A Secret Escape, Stuart Gibbs and Spy School: Blackout, and Karina Yan Glaser and The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli.
December 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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We can't wait to see Huda Fahmy, Saadia Faruqi, @normfeuti.bsky.social , and @meganefreeman.bsky.social at #NTTBF26!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Huda Fahmy and Huda F Wants to Know?, Saadia Faruqi and Some of Us Are Brave, Norm Feuti and A Kid Like Me, and Megan E. Freeman and Away.
December 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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We're thrilled that @ryandouglass.bsky.social , @gabrielduckels.bsky.social , @authorjelle.bsky.social , and Jumata Emill will be with us at #NTTBF26!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Ryan Douglass and The Great Disillusionment of Nick and Jay, Gabriel Duckels and The Fight of Our Lives, J. Elle and Fortress of Ambrose, and Jumata Emill and I Don't Wish You Well.
December 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Also joining us at #NTTBF26: Soman Chainani, Melissa de la Cruz, Susan Dennard, and Hayley Dennings!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Soman Chainani and Young World, Melissa de la Cruz and Sloomoo, Susan Dennard and The Executioners Three, and Hayley Dennings and Our Vicious Descent.
December 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Max Brallier, Julie Buxbaum, Jen Calonita, and Taylor Cassidy will be joining us at #NTTBF26!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Max Brallier and The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor's Lair, Julie Buxbaum and The Area 51 Files: Way Off Base, Jen Calonita and The Curse Breaker, and Taylor Cassidy and Black History is Your History.
December 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Please welcome Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Katie Bernet, Dusti Bowling, and Kimberly Brubaker Bradley to #NTTBF26!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Jennifer Lynn Barnes and The Same Backward as Forward, Katie Bernet and Beth is Dead, Dusti Bowling and Holding on for Dear Life, and Kimberly Brubaker Bradly and Phoenix.
December 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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We'd like to welcome Julia Alexandra, B. B. Alston, Tom Angleberger, and @jessixabagley.bsky.social to #NTTBF26!
A rainbow graphic that says Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026 author reveals. March 7, 2026 Irving Convention Center. Presented by Irving, Texas and EpicReads. Four authors and their books are shown: Julia Alexandra and Midnight on the Celestial, B.B. Alston and Amari and the Metalwork Menace, Tom Angleberger and Dino Poet: Pen Pals, and Jessixa Bagley and Jazzy the Witch in Broom Doom.
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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It's #GivingTuesday! Support our mission to provide a free & fun book festival for our North Texas community & visitors by volunteering at #NTTBF25: www.northtexasteenbookfestival.com/volunteer

We also accept direct donations here: www.northtexasteenbookfestival.com/donation
North Texas Teen Book Festival Volunteers Opportunities: Room monitors for author panels Signing lines Book sales Publisher booths Photo booths and more Benefits Flexible and multiple shifts Hear YA authors speak NTTBF t-shirt NTTBF goodie bag Find your next read Adults 18+ www.northtexasteenbookfestival.com/volunteer Text is black against an ombre orange-to-yellow background. There is a small photo of two smiling women wearing gray I heart NTTBF t-shirts
December 3, 2024 at 7:20 PM
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Grateful for 10 amazing festivals so far, and we're not done yet! #NTTBF25 will be here so soon! Join us at the Irving Convention Center on Saturday, March 1!
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November 27, 2024 at 8:10 PM