YALLWEST 2021 in Photos Apr 29, 2021
Following the inaugural YALLSTAYHOME in 2020, YALLWEST 2021 continued the virtual festivities, accumulating two million impressions across social media with more than 50,000 people partaking in special events and giveaways, culminating in a full day of panels on Saturday, April 24. The 100 featured YA authors presented to thousands of readers from more than 100 countries. Signed books by participating authors were available via Blue Bicycle Books. We’ve gathered some highlights from the festival.
YALLWEST founders Margaret Stohl (top r.) and Melissa de la Cruz (bottom l.), middle grade author Raphael Simon (bottom r.), and festival producer Shane Pangburn (top l.) introduced the event.
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