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.

 


 

Watch Previous Events

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Upcoming Programs

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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 ›
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Books for All: Author Talk Watch Party with Stacey Lee, The Downstairs Girl

Thursday, April 25, 2024, 3 - 4:30 PM
Join us at Belmont for a livestream watch party of a special conversation with Stacey Lee for NYPL's Teen Banned Book Club. Read More ›

Author Talk with Jas Hammonds

Thursday, May 23, 2024, 4 - 5 PM