North Texas Teen Book Festival

- Failure to follow instructions by staff or volunteers will result in removal.

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.

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.)

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.

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!

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! 📚✨

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!

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!

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!

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!

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. 🏃‍♀️💨📚

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.

✨ 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! 📚💙

✨ 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! 📚💙

✨ 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! 📚💙

✨ 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.

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.

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

✨ 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

2026 Panels — The North Texas Teen Book Festival

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

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.

YouTube video by Irving Public Library 2025 NTTBF Recap

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

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

Thrilled to have you!

We're so glad you're coming back!

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.

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: Stefany Valentine and Love Makes Mochi, Arriel Vinson and Under the Neon Lights, Jasmine Warga and The Last Resort: The Claiming, and Kasie West and Room to Breathe.

Thrilled to announce that Stephany Valentine @booksbystefany.bsky.social, Arriel Vinson @arriwrites.bsky.social, Jasmine Warga, and Kasie West will all attend #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: R.L. Stine and One Night at Camp Bigfoot, Liara Tamani and This Ain't Our First Rodeo, Angie Thomas and The Book of Anansi, and Scout Underhill and DNDoggos Spells Like Trouble.

We've got goosebumps thinking about seeing R.L. Stine, Liara Tamani, Angie Thomas @angiethomas.bsky.social, and Scout Underhill at #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: Scott Reintgen and Devious Prey, James Riley, The Dragon's Apprentice, Lance Rubin and 16 Forever, and Aisha Saeed and Hafsa's Way.

Please welcome Scott Reintgen, James Riley @jamesrileyauthor.com, Lance Rubin @lancerubinparty.bsky.social, and Aisha Saeed @aishasaeed.bsky.social 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: Rex Ogle and Fruitcake, Ellen Oh and The House Next Door, Jessica S. Olson and Den of Liars, and James Ponti and City Spies Europa.

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!

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: Sarah Mlynowski and Whatever After Mirror Mirror, Angela Montoya and Carnival Fantastico, Julie Murphy and Let Them Stare, and Laura Taylor Namey and If We Never End.

Sarah Mlynowski @sarahmlynowski.bsky.social, Angela Montoya @angelamontoya.bsky.social, Julie Murphy @andimjulie.bsky.social, and Laura Taylor Namey @laurataylornamey.bsky.social will be fantastico at #NTTBF26!