TeenLIVE & YA Author Talks

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The New York Public Library presents thought-provoking conversations, real debates, and exciting performances for teens with your favorite authors, artists, filmmakers, musicians, fashionistas, and more.

Our TeenLIVE and YA author talks series reach teens culturally, artistically, inspirationally, technologically, and more with the biggest, best, and the brightest stars. The programs spotlight current cultural trends and important mainstays that inform the lives of today's teens.


Learn about upcoming programs and watch past events.

 

TeenLIVE programs are sponsored by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.

 


 

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Upcoming Programs

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Author Talk with Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Friday, March 29, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest and Epiphany Libraries in a discussion with YA author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, author of the bestselling book, "Ace of Spades".Read More ›
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TeenLIVE Presents: Something More by Jackie Khalilieh

Thursday, April 18, 2024, 11 AM - 12 PM
Join us online to discuss Something More by Jackie Khalilieh.Read More ›

Author Talk with Cliff Bleszinski

Friday, April 19, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
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Banned Book Club Event with Stacey Lee: The Downstairs Girl

Thursday, April 25, 2024, 3 - 4 PM
Join us online to discuss The Downstairs Girl with Stacey Lee, part of NYPL's Teen Banned Book Club.Read More ›