Camp YA

📣 Join us at 7PM GMT Live on the other app as we’re chatting to the amazing Amber Hamilto. Who’s taking the time with us during her UK Tour to chat about her newest book Seven Deadly Thorns! A Dark Academia Romantasy that will tattoo itself onto your heart! 😍

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Check out my @campyafest.bsky.social campfire chat! 🏕️🔥🥰#OnTheEdge @oldbarnbooks.bsky.social

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Join us around the campfire as we chat to the fabulous Alexandra Moody about her series The Darling Devils! Let's dive into this lovely world of hockey romance and see if we can come away with a handsome ice skater 😍 #CampYA

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Streaming right now: Life is a Highway!

Hosted by author Kate Mallinder, this road trip-themed discussion features authors Jacqueline Slivester, J.L. Simmonds & K.L. Walther, whose stories take readers on unforgettable rides. #CampYA

Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=40xK...

Not me joining blue sky so I can shout about my fave @campyafest.bsky.social author for points for my team 😂 whilst I have a lot of faves I have to shout about @lucythereader.bsky.social as her recent novel real when I'm with you was everything I could have hoped for and everyone needs to read it

Streaming right now: New Horizons: East Asia!
Join host Eric Huang with Axie Oh, Elizabeth Lim and Molly X.
Chang as they explore East Asian mythology, identity, and storytelling. A powerful conversation on heritage, imagination, and the future of fiction.

Livestream: youtube.com/watch?v=40xK...

How better to decide the direction of a story or the fate of your characters then by letting a dice decide? Join Annaliese Avery for a fun and interactive story generating workshop! #CampYA
Livestream: youtube.com/watch?v=40xK...

YouTube video by Camp YA Camp YA 2025 LIVE! Join us for panels, workshops, & readings featuring stellar young adult authors!

Streaming right now: S'mores Than Just Stories. Chaired by Fin Leary, join Elle McNicoll, Lucy Powrie & Anna Zoe Quirke in an empowering discussion about writing authentic neurodivergent characters and the importance of representation in YA.
Livestream:
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Streaming right now is Romantasy Every After. Join host Bex Hogan and authors Anna Fiteni, Isabella Stofka, Ova Ceren, and Robin Alvarez as they dive into the magic of romantasy, where epic worlds meet unforgettable love stories. #CampYA

Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=40xK...

Streaming now is The Reunion: Class of 23!
In 2023, Rachel Moore, Mackenzie Reed and Skyla Arndt stepped onto the literary stage with their powerful debuts—and now, they’re back to share what came next with host Asli Jensen. #campya
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=40xK...

Streaming now is The Winds of Change!
Would you like to learn how to weave climate themes into your writing? Wren James is sharing some helpful tips & exercises for incorporating hopeful climate change solutions into fiction.
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=40xK...

Streaming now: We are Queerstory!

Join a powerful conversation about the intersection of storytelling and activism with authors Morgan H. Owen, Abdi Nazemian, and Shanna Alderliesten.

Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=40xK...

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Super impressed how Sam went from sketch to full on digital drawing within the span 15 min 😱😍

Streaming now is Wheel of Fortune with Sam Prentice-Jones!
Join us they lead us into an exploration of the themes and symbolism within the major arcana of a tarot deck and how artists have used these symbols to create their own work and tell their own stories.

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On now is our Murder by Any Other Name panel!

Join host Amy McCaw and authors Ava Eldred, E. Lockhart, Felicity Epps, and Scarlett Dunmore as they explore how mystery and murder unfold across five different genres.

Watch the Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=40xK...

30 min to go till the epic quiz starts of Camp YA this year! youtube.com/live/elvRC8t... You can find the live stream here, and fill in your answers here forms.gle/vhrwbTH7He2J... #CampYA2025

This is tomorrow! Make sure to grab your FREE ticket at www.eventbrite.com/e/camp-ya-ti...

One of our favourite shops is has returned to the Market Square! Literary Emporium carries many wonderful items. From necklaces to pins to whole themed kits. They’ve got something gorgeous for everyone! 😍🤌❤️

We might also have a little discount 👀👇
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Don’t miss out on our last Campfire Chat with @bwheelerbooks.bsky.social before Camp YA! It’s promising to be one of fairytales 😍 head to the other channel at 7PM BST!

30 min until we go live on the other app with Ziggy Hanaor to chat about all things #EverythingAmplified in our Campfire Chat!

In 2023 Rachel Moore, @mackenziemreed.bsky.social and @arndtskyla.bsky.social stepped onto the literary stage with their powerful debuts and now, they're back to share what came next with host Asli Jensen.

Tune in at 1PM BST on 27 September to hear all about it!

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Would you like to learn how to weave climate themes into genres like romance, thrillers or literary fiction? Author Wren James will be sharing insightful knowledge for incorporating hopeful climate change solutions into fiction.

Tune in at 12.30PM BST on 27 September!

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Join a powerful conversation with Morgan H. Owen, Abdi Nazemian and @writershanna.bsky.social. These writers use their platforms to challenge injustice, celebrate identity & empower queer youth.

Tune in at 11.30AM BST on 27 Sept to hear all about this super interesting panel!

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Join us as Sam Prentice-Jones leads us into an exploration of the themes and symbolism of a tarot deck and how artists have used these symbols to create their own work. Will include a draw along.

Tune in at 11AM BST on 27 September to follow along with this fabulous workshop!

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Join host @amymccawauthor.bsky.social and authors @avaeldred.bsky.social, @elockhartbooks.bsky.social, Felicity Epps & Scarlett Dunmore as they explore how mystery and murder unfold across five different genres. Tune in at 10AM BST Saturday 27th of September for the panel!

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📣 Join us tonight at 7PM BST Live as we’re chatting to the fabulous Carnegie-nominated author @joannanadin.bsky.social!

We can’t wait to hear more about Birdy Arbuthnot’s Year of ‘Yes’ and Joanna herself. 😍 Make sure you join us tonight to hear all about this new one.

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📣 Join us tonight at 7PM BST Live in the other app, where we’ll be chatting to the wonderful @marymary.bsky.social!

Want to learn more about this mystery YA with a dark twist and Mary? Make sure you join us tonight! #CampYA #books #bookrecs

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Lots of chatting by the YA campfire 🔥 about #CrossingtheLine and #NotGoingtoPlan 😍 Thank you so much for inviting me to toast my feet, @campyafest.bsky.social!

To celebrate the release of Not Going to Plan by @tiafisher.bsky.social, we've asked her all about writing a verse novel & dealing with heavier subjects in writing. We're also lucky enough to be able to giveaway 3 pairs of her books on Insta!😍

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We’re giving away 2 physical copies of The Executioners Three by Susan Dennard! Check out our video for the rules! #giveaway #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZNd4C8N7d/