For the 2026 North Texas Teen Book Festival, I facilitated the “Get Graphic” track and moderated panels with the help of moderator Elizabeth Gilbert!
Session Description:
In Ready, Set, Draw! Elizbeth "EJ" Gilbert wrangles your favorite creators as they go head-to-head in a draw-off.
Speakers:
Tom Angleberger, Jessixa Bagley, Huda Fahmy, Norm Feuti, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Mike Lawrence, Pablo Leon, Scout Underhill, Jarrett Williams, and Judd Winick
Session Description:
In Bring It On! Elizbeth "EJ" Gilbert guides a discussion of ordinary kids in extraordinary circumstances.
Speakers:
Max Brallier, Gordon Korman, Ellen Oh, Aisha Saeed, and Angie Thomas
Session Description:
In Drawing Out the Laughs, Christina E. Taylor guides a discussion of silly scares and snickers.
Speakers:
Tom Angleberger, Jessixa Bagley, Kate Messner, Rex Ogle, Jarrett Williams, and Judd Winick
Session Description:
In Picture This, Christina E. Taylor guides a discussion of sketching out your story.
Speakers:
Jessixa Bagley, Huda Fahmy, Norm Feuti, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Scout Underhill, Jarrett Williams,