Q: Do I need to register for TeenBookCon 2011?
A: There is no advance registration required! When you arrive at TeenBookCon, make sure you fill out a door prize entry form. There will be one for teens and one for adults and we'll have prize drawings for both at the end of the day! TeenBookCon is open to everyone (and FREE thanks to our generous Sponsors). Priority seating will be given to teens at all sessions.
Q: How does the TeenBookCon work?
A: Part 1: The doors will open at 9 a.m. for book sales and entertainment. We will have booths set up with fun activities leading up to the Keynote Address. Everyone will want to make their way to the Auditorium by 10 a.m. for author introductions and the Keynote Address by Deb Caletti.
A: Part 2: After the Keynote Address, authors will head to their panel rooms and teens will choose from one of five panels to attend. Panels are listed here. All authors will speak on their panels four times. You choose which panels you would like to attend.
A: Part 3: At the end of the day, there will be an autographing session with all TeenBookCon authors. Books will be available for purchase throughout the day at TeenBookCon thanks to of Blue Willow Bookshop. The full schedule is posted on the TeenBookCon website.
Q: Can I bring my own books for the authors to sign at TeenBookCon?
A: Yes, you may bring up to two personal books to sign for every one title you purchase at TeenBookCon by the same author. You must purchase a book at TeenBookCon to get into the signing lines. Buy books at the festival, support TBC, and then have the books signed by your favorite authors at the end of the day. How cool is that!
Q: How do I get to see the authors I'm most excited about?
A: You don't register ahead of time for any particular author session. Each author will speak four times, so you have four chances to hear him speak. We welcome all community members, but if teens are waiting to get into a crowded session, any seated adults will be asked to give up their places for teens. If you don’t get a seat in your first choice panel, go to another room and try again during the next session. The schedule of the day is on the TBC website under the Schedule tab. We work hard to make sure there is adequate space for everyone to get to see their authors.
Q: What if we want to bring a bus full of teens to the event?
A: Yay! We welcome large groups to TeenBookCon. Please see the parking map for details on where buses should drop off teens. Be sure you and your students know where you will be meeting at the end of the day as the pick-up area for buses will be the same as the drop-off area. Chaperoning your students is up to you.
Q: Where do I park?
A: There is a map of Alief Taylor High School on the TBC website which shows general event parking, staff only parking and bus parking. Please note that the north end of the building will be in use for another event and TeenBookCon attendees will be redirected to the south lot for parking. BUSES will be asked to park in designated areas separate from passenger car parking.
Q: Can I pre-order lunch at TeenBookCon?
A: Tickets for our lunch options will be for sale in the morning as you arrive. All food sales are cash only. If you would like to be able to go straight from the first panel session to the food lines, make sure you buy your lunch tickets when you arrive to save time at lunch! Food and drink tickets will also be sold during lunch, so if you want more food, just head back to the ticket line and you're set! This year, Amy's Ice Creams is joining in the fun and selling their delicious desserts with a part of the proceeds donated back to TeenBookCon. Amy's takes cash only, so make sure you bring a few extra dollars for some sweet treats!
Q: How can I contribute to TeenBookCon?
A: Our generous partners and sponsors are what keeps TBC free for all to attend. We are always looking for sponsors that would be a good fit with TeenBookCon (and TBC a good fit for them!). If you know of any businesses or organizations that you think would be interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at teenbookcon [at] gmail [dot] com. We rely on both monetary and in-kind donations! If you are an individual who would like to contribute, every amount helps and all donations are tax deductible. Please visit that section of the website for more info.
Q: Can I volunteer at TeenBookCon?
A: Yes! We are always looking for energetic, enthusiastic people to help with TeenBookCon. If you would like to help on the day of the event, please send an email with your contact information and the times that you are available to: teenbookconvention [at] gmail [dot] com.
Q: Yeah, all that was great info, but I still have questions. Who should I contact?
A: If you still have questions about TeenBookCon, please visit our website. Contact info is at the bottom of every page!
A: There is no advance registration required! When you arrive at TeenBookCon, make sure you fill out a door prize entry form. There will be one for teens and one for adults and we'll have prize drawings for both at the end of the day! TeenBookCon is open to everyone (and FREE thanks to our generous Sponsors). Priority seating will be given to teens at all sessions.
Q: How does the TeenBookCon work?
A: Part 1: The doors will open at 9 a.m. for book sales and entertainment. We will have booths set up with fun activities leading up to the Keynote Address. Everyone will want to make their way to the Auditorium by 10 a.m. for author introductions and the Keynote Address by Deb Caletti.
A: Part 2: After the Keynote Address, authors will head to their panel rooms and teens will choose from one of five panels to attend. Panels are listed here. All authors will speak on their panels four times. You choose which panels you would like to attend.
A: Part 3: At the end of the day, there will be an autographing session with all TeenBookCon authors. Books will be available for purchase throughout the day at TeenBookCon thanks to of Blue Willow Bookshop. The full schedule is posted on the TeenBookCon website.
Q: Can I bring my own books for the authors to sign at TeenBookCon?
A: Yes, you may bring up to two personal books to sign for every one title you purchase at TeenBookCon by the same author. You must purchase a book at TeenBookCon to get into the signing lines. Buy books at the festival, support TBC, and then have the books signed by your favorite authors at the end of the day. How cool is that!
Q: How do I get to see the authors I'm most excited about?
A: You don't register ahead of time for any particular author session. Each author will speak four times, so you have four chances to hear him speak. We welcome all community members, but if teens are waiting to get into a crowded session, any seated adults will be asked to give up their places for teens. If you don’t get a seat in your first choice panel, go to another room and try again during the next session. The schedule of the day is on the TBC website under the Schedule tab. We work hard to make sure there is adequate space for everyone to get to see their authors.
Q: What if we want to bring a bus full of teens to the event?
A: Yay! We welcome large groups to TeenBookCon. Please see the parking map for details on where buses should drop off teens. Be sure you and your students know where you will be meeting at the end of the day as the pick-up area for buses will be the same as the drop-off area. Chaperoning your students is up to you.
Q: Where do I park?
A: There is a map of Alief Taylor High School on the TBC website which shows general event parking, staff only parking and bus parking. Please note that the north end of the building will be in use for another event and TeenBookCon attendees will be redirected to the south lot for parking. BUSES will be asked to park in designated areas separate from passenger car parking.
Q: Can I pre-order lunch at TeenBookCon?
A: Tickets for our lunch options will be for sale in the morning as you arrive. All food sales are cash only. If you would like to be able to go straight from the first panel session to the food lines, make sure you buy your lunch tickets when you arrive to save time at lunch! Food and drink tickets will also be sold during lunch, so if you want more food, just head back to the ticket line and you're set! This year, Amy's Ice Creams is joining in the fun and selling their delicious desserts with a part of the proceeds donated back to TeenBookCon. Amy's takes cash only, so make sure you bring a few extra dollars for some sweet treats!
Q: How can I contribute to TeenBookCon?
A: Our generous partners and sponsors are what keeps TBC free for all to attend. We are always looking for sponsors that would be a good fit with TeenBookCon (and TBC a good fit for them!). If you know of any businesses or organizations that you think would be interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at teenbookcon [at] gmail [dot] com. We rely on both monetary and in-kind donations! If you are an individual who would like to contribute, every amount helps and all donations are tax deductible. Please visit that section of the website for more info.
Q: Can I volunteer at TeenBookCon?
A: Yes! We are always looking for energetic, enthusiastic people to help with TeenBookCon. If you would like to help on the day of the event, please send an email with your contact information and the times that you are available to: teenbookconvention [at] gmail [dot] com.
Q: Yeah, all that was great info, but I still have questions. Who should I contact?
A: If you still have questions about TeenBookCon, please visit our website. Contact info is at the bottom of every page!