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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Cont. - NTTBF staff may temporarily or permanently close signing lines at any time. While a line is closed, the immediate area must remain clear. - NTTBF staff will have final say in all signing guidelines including number of books, personalization, and photos.

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Signing Lines Cont. - 3 books may be signed per author per trip in line. At any time NTTBF staff may limit lines to 2 books in order to expedite the signing. - 1 book must be purchased for every 2 brought from home. Keep your receipts available. (Speed Dating books are exempt.)

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

SIGNING LINE RULES: - The author signing will begin at 3:30 p.m. - No running in the signing area. - No rolling carts or suitcases are allowed on the premises. - All children must be accompanied by an adult. - No posed photos at any time. Photos by permission only.

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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! 📚✨

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

The Irving Convention Center is cashless—concessions and the Copper Café (2nd floor) accept cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and most prepaid gift cards. Cash is accepted at The Talking Animals Book Store, the NTTBF Swag Shop, and the food trucks. Double‑check before ordering!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Scholastic will be at #NTTBF this Saturday at the Irving Convention Center! Meet their authors in panels and activities, including the 9 a.m. keynotes with R.L. Stine and Jasmine Warga. Visit their booth for a chance to grab free advance reader copies of upcoming releases!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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. 🏃‍♀️💨📚

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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.

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

✨ 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! 📚💙

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

✨ 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! 📚💙

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

✨ 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! 📚💙

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

✨ 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.

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 06/03/2026

SUPER excited for the North Texas Teen Book Festival tomorrow! Will I see YOU there? #NTTBF26 @nttbfest.bsky.social

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.

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

✨ When #NTTBF gets this epic, you call in the pros. Huge thanks to the Irving Fire Dept. for helping us capture this fun shot with books by James Ponti, Angie Thomas, and Stuart Gibbs! See you TOMORROW—Saturday, March 7—at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas! #nttbf2026

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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

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2026 Panels — The North Texas Teen Book Festival

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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.

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Flashback to the moments that defined NTTBF 2025—the ones readers kept talking about long after the festival ended. That spark of recognition, realizing you’re surrounded by people who love books like you do, is the magic we carry forward. #FlashbackFriday #NTTBF2026

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2025 NTTBF Recap

YouTube video by Irving Public Library

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

NTTBF Ed Day is March 6 at the Irving Convention Center! Ellen Oh, Rex Ogle, Jarrett Krosoczka, 20+ authors share book joy. Sponsored by the Sam Houston State University College of Education’s Library Science program. For educators and librarians only. Sign up: NorthTexasTeenBookFestival.com/news

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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: Jarrett Williams and Harper Sharp Kid Detective, Judd Winick and The Mighty, and Christina Wyman and Breakout.

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Thrilled to announce that Stephany Valentine @booksbystefany.bsky.social, Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social, Jasmine Warga, and Kasie West will all attend #NTTBF26!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

We've got goosebumps thinking about seeing R.L. Stine, Liara Tamani, Angie Thomas @angiethomas.bsky.social, and Scout Underhill at #NTTBF26!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Bluesky admin here to apologize for the delay revealing the second half of our author list. Sometimes life makes schedule changes, and also you're the only one with the login information so your coworkers can't fix things. News incoming!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

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!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Tiffany D. Jackson, Emiko Jean, Mike Johnston, and Frederick Joseph to #NTTBF26!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Put your hands together to welcome Chloe Gong, @christinadg.bsky.social , @alangratz.bsky.social , and Helena Haywoode Henry to #NTTBF26!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

#NTTBF26 will be spectaular with Stephanie Garber, @alysongerber.bsky.social , Stuart Gibbs, and Karina Yan Glaser returning to Irving!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Also joining us at #NTTBF26: Soman Chainani, Melissa de la Cruz, Susan Dennard, and Hayley Dennings!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Max Brallier, Julie Buxbaum, Jen Calonita, and Taylor Cassidy will be joining us at #NTTBF26!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Please welcome Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Katie Bernet, Dusti Bowling, and Kimberly Brubaker Bradley to #NTTBF26!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

We'd like to welcome Julia Alexandra, B. B. Alston, Tom Angleberger, and @jessixabagley.bsky.social to #NTTBF26!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

It's getting cold outside, but #NTTBF26 is heating up! Today we're sharing the first group of authors and illustrators who will be sharing their #EndlessStories at the North Texas Teen Book Festival on Saturday, March 7, then stay tuned for more tomorrow!

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

It's #GivingTuesday! Support our mission to provide a free & fun book festival for our North Texas community & visitors by volunteering at #NTTBF25: www.northtexasteenbookfestival.com/volunteer We also accept direct donations here: www.northtexasteenbookfestival.com/donation

North Texas Teen Book Festival
Volunteers

Opportunities:
Room monitors for author panels
Signing lines
Book sales
Publisher booths
Photo booths and more

Benefits
Flexible and multiple shifts
Hear YA authors speak
NTTBF t-shirt
NTTBF goodie bag
Find your next read

Adults 18+

www.northtexasteenbookfestival.com/volunteer

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Grateful for 10 amazing festivals so far, and we're not done yet! #NTTBF25 will be here so soon! Join us at the Irving Convention Center on Saturday, March 1!

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Text reads: Irving Public Library's North Texas Teen Book Festival 2025
Endless Stories
Presented by Disney Publishing Group and Epic Reads
March 1, 2025
Irving Convention Center
@NTTBFest
www.nttbf.org

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