It’s dangerous to go alone! The loyal animal (or monster) companion is a common feature of kids’ stories. These companions do more than tag along—they reveal character, deepen world-building, offer emotional support (or challenge), and sometimes even steal the show. Let’s discuss our favorites and find out what makes these furry (or scaly) friends so great.
Deva Fagan (M), A. L. Kaplan, Jenna Lee-Yun, Kathryn Sullivan, Maya Prasad
Teen; Young Adult Fiction; Youth Room 347-348, Thu. 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Come meet the writers who are crafting the stories for you! A selection of YA and middle grade authors are available to answer questions and talk about stories.
Marta Murvosh (M), A. L. Kaplan, CJ Hosack, Kate Ristau, L.J. Melvin, Shana Targosz
Come meet the writers who are crafting the stories for you! A selection of YA and middle grade authors are available to answer questions and talk about stories.
Marta Murvosh (M), A. L. Kaplan, CJ Hosack, Kate Ristau, L.J. Melvin, Shana Targosz
It’s dangerous to go alone! The loyal animal (or monster) companion is a common feature of kids’ stories. These companions do more than tag along—they reveal character, deepen world-building, offer emotional support (or challenge), and sometimes even steal the show. Let’s discuss our favorites and find out what makes these furry (or scaly) friends so great.
Deva Fagan (M), A. L. Kaplan, Jenna Lee-Yun, Kathryn Sullivan, Maya Prasad
It’s time to take off and visit creating fantasy civilizations in The Panel Room 196.
Join Jamie Garner, Kristin Jackson, Amy Kaplan, Gini Koch, Ken Lange, Wendy Van Camp, and host James P. Nettles III as they talk about some of their favorite fantasy worlds, and the influences they use to create their own!
Dragonfruit is a beautifully imagined world with a Pacific Island flare. Hanalei has been living as an exile from her homeland of Tamarind since she was nine. Her love and affinity for sea dragons is much deeper than it seems.
Makiia Lucier’s characters are rich and well developed. Some even pop out of the page. Or at least the tattoos magically move and come to life. This exciting adventure is entwined with betrayals, loyalty, and love.
This year’s Balticon is going to be great. These are the panels I’ll be on.
Sat 11:30 AM, May 24, Everybody Eats (Pride of Baltimore II) Sun 1:00 PM, May 25, What’s in a Name? (Kent) Sun 2:30 PM, May 25, Short Fire Readings: Blackrose, Gilman, Ihezue, Kaplan, Thompson (St. George) Sun 5:30 PM, May 25, The Prop Shop: Making Cosplay Props and Weapons (James) Sun 8:30 PM, May 25, Eye of Argon Reading (Mount Washington)
