Bev Irwin, Joelle Charbonneau, Jordan Dane, Keir Graff, and Michelle Gagnon examine why young adult fiction continues to thrive. They discuss the emotional honesty, pacing, and identity-driven themes that make YA such a powerful and enduring category.
Disability and Representation in Crime Fiction
Representation adds depth and authenticity to storytelling. In this session, authors discuss writing characters with disabilities, sharing perspectives from lived experience and research. Panelists explore how disability shapes character, perspective, and...




