Young Adult Literature Convention

YALC is the UK’s Young Adult Literature Convention - a celebration of the very best young adult books

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SAVE THE DATE!

We will be sharing all our fabulous authors that will be attending YALC 2026 on Monday 20th June!

Head to all our social pages on the day to see which incredible authors will be appearing over the weekend on 31st October - 1st November 2026!

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Our new location means that for the first time
we are able to host the official YALC 2026 Party.

Given the date we thought what better way to party than with a
haunting Halloween theme?

Dressing up is encouraged but not essential
- House DJ
- Hotel Bar
- Dancing
- Amazing Activities
- Spot prizes for creativity
- Spooky fun
This is a separately ticketed event. Strictly limited. On sale now! https://t.co/O8P9zg5soN

#yalc #yalc2026

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We are pleased to offer you a discounted room rate at convention hotel.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Hilton London Metropole soon.

To take advantage of this offer you must book via the link below

https://t.co/P6PVIcJTn0

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We want to send a HUGE congratulations to Malorie Blackman who has been honoured in the King's Birthday honours thanks to her amazing work in literature. Our YA queen is now a Dame!

We thank Dame Malorie for all her work creating YALC and her ongoing support!

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MEDIA GUEST

Montanna Thompson, will be appearing on Saturday 31st October!

Montanna is best known as Justine Littlewood in The Story of Tracy Beaker and its spin offs. She also appeared in Kill or Be Killed, Sugar Rush and Close Relations.

For more info and to buy your tickets click here
https://t.co/O8P9zg5soN

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The author applications are closing this weekend, on 31st May!!! Make sure you do not leave it too late to apply for YALC 2026!

Tag your favourite authors or publication houses to remind them to apply!

We can not wait to share who will be attending YALC 2026!!!

#yalc #yalc2026 #yalcauthors

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Our first Media Guest announcement will be announced on 28th May. Any guesses on who it might be?

#yalc #yalc2026 #yalcmediaguest

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New for 2026, bringing a small slice of comic con to YALC.
We love seeing our favourite books come alive on the screen, and now you will be able to meet some of the fantastic actors over the YALC weekend. As well as our amazing line-up of guest authors, we will also be welcoming stars from TV & Film book adaptations.
Autographs will be available to purchase on the day, and Photo Sessions can be booked in advance via the online shop.
What is your favourite YA TV or Film Adaptation?
#yalc #yalc2026 #yalcmediaguest

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The author of The Sleepless and The Dreamless Jen Williams, @sennydreadful, joined us here at YALC for a Q&A. https://t.co/OIpwx73D2f

The heart-pounding sequel to the epic gods-and-monsters fantasy The Sleepless by award-winning author Jen Williams. Now get ready for even higher stakes, a love triangle that defies fate, and a quest that will test Elver, Artair and Lucian like never before in The Dreamless.

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The artist and indies applications are now open! If you are interested, please email [email protected]

Applications close 20th June!! Make sure you do not leave it to late to apply for YALC 2026!

Make sure you tag some artists & indies you would like to see at YALC 2026!

We can not wait to share who will be attending YALC 2026!!!
#yalc #yalc2026

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The author applications are closing on the 31st May!!! Make sure you do not leave it to late to apply for YALC 2026!

Make sure you tag your favourite authors or publication houses to remind them to apply!

We can not wait to share who will be attending YALC 2026!!!

#yalc #yalc2026 #yalcauthors

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Interested in our new VIP ticket. Want to know what it includes? Well here is more info for you.

* Saturday or Sunday Admission for YALC 2026. 9am to 6pm. Over 12 years.
*Goody Bag full with lots of YALC swag
*£20 media guest voucher & £20 photo shoot voucher. More news on which celebrities will be in attendance coming soon!
* Virtual Queue Gold Pass which will mean you can access the free autograph queues with ease. (your wrist band for that day, will act as your VQ ticket, as long as there is space)

#yalc #yalc2026 #yalcvip #yalctickets #yabooks #yareaders

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@longlivemollie Hey there Mollie, the answer is no - the VIP is for media guests - all authors are free for book signings!

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We have some exciting news! YALC 2026 is happening on the 31st October and 1st November 2026 at the Hilton London Metropole!

Tickets are on sale now,
https://t.co/viM4T6e0LE

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Sarah Crossan, has joined us taking part in a Q&A about 'Gone For Good'

A sensational, immersive and hugely propulsive ‘missing girl’ thriller, set against the backdrop of America’s controversial Troubled Teen industry.

https://t.co/j5VE7jICXh

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Can you believe it's 2026 ALREADY? Here are some amazing YA novels being released in the first month!

What YA book are you picking up in January?

#yalc #booksta #januaryya #yabooks #yareleases

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@sarahsmudge84 Please email [email protected]

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Joelle Wellington has joined us taking part in a Q&A about 'Girls who Play Dead'

Two siblings investigate the murder of a friend only to unearth even more deadly mysteries in their small town in this page-turning young adult thriller from the acclaimed author of Their Vicious Games.

Find out more about it by heading over to our website!
@harperfirebooks

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We have 10 book plates signed by Jacqueline Wilson to give away at YALC 2025. Each member of the Working Group has been given 1, and if you are the first to say the magic word to them, then you will win. They will be identifiable by their lanyards, so keep your eyes open.

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