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#OCCBF - Save The Date - Sunday, Sept. 30th in the OC!

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Booths are already SELLING!!!   We are looking forward to seeing you there!!!

Author - Exhibitor - Sponsorship  Opportunities Available

More YA Authors...

I was looking at the booth assignments tonight and thought I should let you know about a few other YA Authors at the event...

Just about one row away from the Teen & YA Stage - in Booth 19 right up near the Admin Bldg.

L.M. Davis will be signing Interlopers: a Shifters Novel

Interlopers: A Shifters Novel

At almost 13, Nate Pantera has this whole shifter-in-a-world-full-of-humans thing all figured out. Move like a human: Check. Hide super strength and other powers: Check. Check. Do math homework: Um...Check? He's even gotten used to the idea that he and his family may be the only shape-shifters in the whole, wide world. Then, finally, he meets another shifter. And that's when all the trouble begins. Interlopers: A Shifters Novel is the coming of age story of a young man trying to find his place in multiple worlds. Fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson will love this adventure series about the Pantera twins who are about to discover that everything they think they know is only the beginning of the truth.

....and T.K. Richardson of Return The Heart fame returns with Shield The Heart!

Return the Heart     SIMMER - Recipes For The Teen Palate

SIMMER 

RECIPES FOR THE TEEN PALATE 


Everything tastes better when it simmers. 

If you’re hanging out with friends and want a quick snack, or just want to eat something you have cooked, the recipes in this cookbook are simple and easy, but big on taste. A cookbook for teens and beginning cooks SIMMER is easy to follow, easy to use, and offers a variety of great recipes. 

Fast food is expensive and eats away money few teens have to spend. SIMMER can help! Mixed with step by step easy directions and common ingredients, these recipes will help the beginning cook prepare food that will satisfy and delight. From bacon cheeseburgers to simple spaghetti, or grilled pizza sandwiches to taco pie – these recipes are always a hit. 

Easy to prepare, even better to eat – the teen cook will have fun making their own meals. 

From my kitchen, where everything has a splash of olive oil, to your kitchen – I hope you find these dishes tasty.

With the FABULOUS Emma Michaels!!!   Emma has the sequel to The Thirteenth Chime - Anasazi!  
 ...and she is Moderating the Paranormal panel on the Teen & YA Stage.  

The Thirteenth Chime (Sense of Truth, #1)
Anasazi (Sense of Truth #2)

'Anasazi', sequel to 'The Thirteenth Chime' by Emma Michaels: 

One year ago, something happened to David. Following the only clue he had he headed out into the desert. Now he has asked me to come see him. But when I arrived, he was gone. The people in town claim they have never heard of him and everyone wants me to leave. 

But I know he was here and he is in trouble. 
He can't survive out there for long. 

Can he? 

David. I will find you.  

...another Booth that might interest you is the Authors Corner #1:

E. Van Low will be signing her latest....Boyfriend From Hell from 1:30 pm through the end on the Festival.

   Boyfriend from Hell (Falling Angels Saga, #1)               

Fifteen year-old Megan Barnett and her single mom, Suze, have a special relationship—they are friends, close friends, who do almost everything together. 

“But come on, guys, she’s my mother… Can I really tell her that while we’re snuggled up on the sofa watching Spider Man Three, I’m secretly undressing 

James Franco with my eyes? Of course not…” 

The special bond takes a turn for the worse when Suze decides to start dating again. She hasn’t had a man in her life since Megan’s father left ten years ago. 

Enter two mysterious young men, Megan’s new classmate, sinfully attractive bad boy, Guy Matson, and the dangerously handsome art dealer, Armando. 

Before long Megan and Suze both wind up in steamy relationships. 

But neither of the handsome pair is quite what he seems. In fact, one of them is Satan, with his sights set on a new bride. Megan has precious little time to 

figure out how to stop him. If she doesn’t, either Megan or Suze are quite literally going to HELL

OC Children's Book Festival
Teen Stage Blog:
 http://teensread.posterous.com
Web:  http://www.kidsbookfestival.com/
Twitter: @kidsbookfest
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OCCBF

Kailin Gow on the Teen Stage - World Premiere of The Fire Wars - 1:30pm #OCCBF

The FIRE WARS

Releases October 2, 2011

Her destiny was written in the books…but can she change a course that has already began thousands of years ago?

Mackenzy Evers had moved with her mother from Angel Island to Aeros Island during her senior year. What can be worse than to finish her senior year at a new school?

Living during the post-Erosion period on Earth where there is less land than before, Mac is happy to discover an island of rich beauty and lush landscapes, not to mention mysterious handsome boys and an ancient prophecy that is set to come true in Mac’s lifetime.  Chance Cutter claims she is his Queen, his goddess to his Fire King, whom he had been searching for years. Their attraction to each other is undeniable, yet why does he seem to hate her? And who is she really?

Ever Burn (Fire Wars #2)

Due in 2012

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OC Children's Book Festival
Teen Stage Blog:
 http://teensread.posterous.com
Web:  http://www.kidsbookfestival.com/
Twitter: @kidsbookfest
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OCCBF

Katie Alender on the Teen & YA Stage at 3:15pm #OCCBF

Bad Girls Don't Die (Bad Girls Don't Die, #1)

Straight off her hit book Bad Girls Don't Die - Katie Alender joins us for the first time bringing us her latest....

From Bad to Cursed (Bad Girls Don't Die, #2)

Alexis is the last girl you'd expect to sell her soul for beauty and popularity. After all, she already has everything she needs--an adorable boyfriend, the perfect best friend, and a family that finally seems to be healing after her sister Kasey's unfortunate possession by an evil spirit. 

But then Kasey tells Alexis about the mysterious new club she has joined, and the oath she has taken to someone named Aralt. Worried that Kasey's gotten in over her head again, Alexis and her best friend Megan decide to investigate by joining the Sunshine Club, too. At first, their connection with Aralt seems harmless. Alexis tries a new -- normal-- look, and finds herself reveling in her elegance and success.

Still, despite the Sunshine Club's outward perfection, the group is crumbling from within, and soon Alexis finds herself battling her own personal demons. She can hardly even remember why she joined in the first place. Surely it wasn't to destroy Aralt...why would she hurt someone who has given her so much, and asked for so little in return?


OC Children's Book Festival
Teen Stage Blog:
 http://teensread.posterous.com
Web:  http://www.kidsbookfestival.com/
Twitter: @kidsbookfest
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OCCBF

Teen & YA Stage Giveaway #OCCBF

Do you know about the Teen & YA Stage Giveaway?

We will be raffling off a set of books (most of the presenting authors are participating) at the end of the day!  

So around 20 - 25 books!!!!

How do you enter?  come over and support your favorite author!  the more authors you support - the more chances of winning!

You get a raffle ticket for EVERY presentation you attend!


So you stop by to see Lisi & Garret show off the Monster High Dolls & Books - One Entry!

You stop by later to see Kami Garcia read from Beautiful Chaos!!!!  One More Entry!!

You return to see Heather Brewer read from the first book in her latest series Slayer Chronicles - Another Entry!!!

....at the end of the day, stop by and see Amber Benson - you remember her from Buffy, the Calliope Reaper series, Among the Ghosts....and you get another entry!!!

We will be drawing the winner at the end of the day - winner doesn't need to be present - so be sure to clearly write your name and phone number on the ticket you deposit in the box - if we can't read it we will draw another ticket until we can!!!



OC Children's Book Festival
Event Blog:
 http://teensread.posterous.com
Web:  http://www.kidsbookfestival.com/
Twitter: @kidsbookfest
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OCCBF

Lisi Harrison w/Garrett Sander for some MONSTER High fun! #OCCBF


Just in time for the Orange County Children's Book Festival - Lisi Harrison's latest drops September 20th!  

BUT - the really exciting news is that Lisi will be joined by the lead Mattel Monster High Doll Designer Garrett Sander for her appearance at the Festival.  So where do you plan to be at 11:30am on Sunday, October 2nd?   hmmmmm?


Product Description

The frighteningly hip teenage children of the world's most famous monsters have gathered together under one roof...to brave the horrors of high school! 

Always overshadowed by her six brothers and her fab friends, Clawdeen Wolf plans to finally strut her stuff in the spotlight at her upcoming Sweet Sixteen bash. But after The Ghoul Next Doorgoes viral, it's into the woods for the family Wolf. Clawdeen goes stir crazy lying low at her family's B&B with her annoying brothers until Lala shows up to keep her company. But is the vampflirting with Claude?!

About the Author

Lisi Harrison was the Senior Director of Production Development at MTV, and was responsible for creating and developing original programming for air on MTV. She also served as Head Writer for MTV Production and before that had her own column in Jane Magazine. 

Lisi lives in Laguna Beach, California, and is currently working on the next Monster High book. 

There are lots of fun sites to visit for more Monsters...

Monster High YouTube Channel:  http://www.youtube.com/MonsterHigh

Monster High on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MonsterHigh

OC Children's Book Festival, Teen Stage 
Event Blog:
 http://teensread.posterous.com
Web:  http://www.kidsbookfestival.com/
Twitter: @kidsbookfest
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OCCBF

Meet Heather Brewer, Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 3:30pm on the Teen & YA Stage #OCCBF

You may remember Heather Brewer for her Chronicles of Vladimir Todd Series...


Well Heather is BACK with The Slayer Chronicles....


Are you a fan of Joss? Curious about the Slayer Society and their secretive ways? Want to know what transpired during the summers between Vlad's school years? Get ready for a spin-off series of epic preportions, all about Joss and featuring some of your favorite vampires from The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod. (Don't forget your stake!)


OC Children's Book Festival - Teen & Young Adult Stage
Event Blog:
 http://teensread.posterous.com
Web:  http://www.kidsbookfestival.com/
Twitter: @kidsbookfest
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OCCBF