The big day is almost here! Review #NTTBF26 signing rules: no rolling carts or suitcases, no posed photos, 3 books per trip (as time allows), kids must stay with an adult, and bring 1 on‑site purchase for every 2 from home. More details in the comments!
Penguin Teen is bringing the hype to #NTTBF26 with ARCs, swag, author signings, and a lineup full of must-read books. 📚✨ Meet the authors who created these stories and discover your next favorite.
Get ready to add some future favorites to your TBR and celebrate all things YA with us! 📚✨
Simon & Schuster is showing up big at #NTTBF26 with bestselling authors, ARCs, raffles, and plenty of swag. Come discover new reads and meet the storytellers behind them!
Trust us… you won’t want to miss these epic bookish moments! 📚🎉
See you at the festival!
Epic Reads is bringing tote drops, galleys, creative activities, and amazing authors to #NTTBF26! Grab a tote, snag advance copies, and stop by the Creative Corner for bookish fun.
Trust us… you won’t want to miss these epic bookish moments! 📚🎉
See you at the festival!
Let’s talk about FREE books!
Speed Dating with a Book (YA) and Book Buddies (MG) start at 8 a.m. in the Exhibit Hall (opposite end of the bookstore). Wristbands are given at the door, and teens/tweens can choose ONE free book 📖🎉 from visiting authors at #NTTBF26 while supplies last. 🏃♀️💨📚
Fierce Reads lands at #NTTBF26 on March 7! Grab fun all-day giveaways at their booth, then celebrate Queen of Faces with Petra Lord at 11 a.m. in Room M7. Stick around for panels featuring Christina Wyman, Scout Underhill, Jessica S. Olson, Petra Lord, and Jasmine Warga.
✨ Shelf Stuff is heading to #NTTBF26! Join the fun March 7 with the following activities they have planned: a Royal Scavenger Hunt, free advance copies at 11 a.m., the Creative Corner in MR 1 (Level 3), and 70+ amazing authors. Come snag goodies and enjoy the bookish fun—while supplies last! 📚💙
✨ We’re so excited to have you at #NTTBF26, Kate! It’s going to be an incredible day of stories, readers, and all the bookish joy. Can’t wait to see you there! 📚💙
✨ Right?! NTTBF weekend is the only place to be! We’re so excited to have The Next Gen Lib on panels and can’t wait to see everyone diving into all the bookish chaos. It’s going to be such a good time at #NTTBF26! 📚💙
✨ We want everyone to enjoy #NTTBF26! We offer ASL interpreters in select panels, a Sensory Room, and signing line accommodations. Check the program for details.
Register early for ADA Signing Lines at IrvingTx.gov/nttbf2026adaform or visit our site under Accessibility.
Pastel graphic background with a photo of author Kate Messner and her graphic novel CAMP MONSTER, illustrated by Falynn Koch, with cover art showing a furry white and blue yeti surrounded by other monsters. Text reads: IRVING PUBLIC LIBRARY'S NORTH TEXAS TEEN BOOK FESTIVAL 2026. MARCH 7, 2026. IRVING CONVENTION CENTER, 500 W. LAS COLINAS BLVD, IRVING, TX.
SUPER excited for the North Texas Teen Book Festival tomorrow! Will I see YOU there? #NTTBF26 @nttbfest.bsky.social
Only 2 days until #NTTBF26! This Saturday, March 7, we’re taking over the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas with author panels, fun activities, and end‑of‑day signing lines. It’s going to be a full, book‑loving whirlwind. Explore the full schedule: www.northtexasteenbookfestival.com/panels-26
R.L. Stine is our only ticketed author for #NTTBF26! Tickets will be given out at the Irving Library Outreach Van outside the Irving Convention Center at 7:45 a.m. on March 7. This applies to all authors: Please bring no more than 3 books to be signed per pass in a singing line.
North Texas Teen Book Festival starts Friday!
🎤 Moderating Adventure Is Out There author panel
🏆 Moderating In It To Win It panel
✨ Co-presenting 2 sessions on ED Day:
Can’t wait to celebrate teen lit with this incredible community. #NTTBF26 #endlessstories #tlsky #skybrarians @nttbfest.bsky.social
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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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: Scott Reintgen and Devious Prey, James Riley, The Dragon's Apprentice, Lance Rubin and 16 Forever, and Aisha Saeed and Hafsa's Way.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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: Mike Lawrence and The Lionharts, Lyla Lee and The Cuffing Game, Stacey Lee and Heiress of Nowhere, and Susan Lee and The Romance Rivalry.
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: Lydia Kang and K-Jane, Tae Keller and When Tomorrow Burns, Gordon Korman and Hypergifted, and Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Sunshine.
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: Tiffany D. Jackson and The Scammer, Emiko Jean and Love Me Tomorrow, Mike Johnston and Sloomoo, and Federick Joseph and This Thing of Ours.
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: Chloe Gong and Coldwire, Christina Diaz Gonzalez and Offside, Alan Gratz and War Games, and Helena Haywoode Henry and Last Chance Live!
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: 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.
#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: 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.
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: 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.
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: Soman Chainani and Young World, Melissa de la Cruz and Sloomoo, Susan Dennard and The Executioners Three, and Hayley Dennings and Our Vicious Descent.
Also joining us at #NTTBF26: Soman Chainani, Melissa de la Cruz, Susan Dennard, and Hayley Dennings!
