Author Testimonials
"The Boston Teen Author Festival is, simply put, a good time. It's extremely organized and run by excited volunteers who ensure that the vast array of authors maximize on their experiences with thousands of young readers. What's better than that?"- Jason Reynolds, Miles Morales: Spider-Man
"This was a stellar event. It was such a great venue, and so well-organized that I could tell that an incredible amount of work went into it. It was a fantastic mix of seasoned and debut authors, and the panel topics were thought-provoking and easy to respond to. The panel moderators were well-prepared and well-read. Thank you for being such great hosts and for bringing readers and writers together." - Cinda Williams Chima, Flamecaster and Shadowcaster
“I had an incredible time at the Boston Teen Author Festival. The author line-up was beautifully diverse, the staff was professional and helpful, and the excitement and enthusiasm from readers was one of the most magical experiences I’ve had as an author. It was an honor to be a part of such an amazing event!” - Akemi Dawn Bowman, Starfish
"I loved my time at BTAF! I was a non-American attending the festival AND visiting Boston for the first time, but I'd never felt so welcomed by everyone, from the attentive staff to fellow authors. It was an incredible chance to meet and connect with readers, and I'd love to return when the next opportunity arises!" - Rin Chupeco, The Bone Witch
"I loved being part of the Boston Teen Author Festival! The organizers, the panels, and the audience were all off-the-charts fantastic. I'll definitely be back, either as a participating author or an enthusiastic attendee." - Karen M. McManus, One of Us Is Lying
"I loved BTAF! They were so gracious to their authors and attentive to their readers. It was inspiring, and fun, and I had a stellar time!" - Ashley Poston, Geekerella and Heart of Iron
"BTAF was one of my first book festivals, and I'm so glad for that! It was well organized from start to finish, staffed by fantastic volunteers who made sure the experiences of the authors and readers went well, and focused on making sure that young readers had a great time at the panels and sightings. It was a wonderful way to connect with readers who I might not have gotten a chance to meet otherwise. I can't wait to return to Boston either as an author or fan!" - Linsey Miller, Mask of Shadows
"BTAF was well-organized, fun, and full of wonderful readers! I had a blast!" - Sandhya Menon, When Dimple Met Rishi
"BTAF takes you to the unique intersection of (1) meeting aware and passionate teen readers, (2) schmoozing and laughing with other authors of young adult literature, and (3) enjoying the inspiring literary vibe in the Boston area. Don't miss it; I'm glad I didn't!" - Mitali Perkins, You Bring the Distant Near
"The energy and enthusiasm at BTAF was amazing! From organizers to authors to readers (especially readers!), you could feel the current of excitement running through the whole event!" - S. K. Ali, Saints and Misfits
"BTAF was a fantastic experience! I loved connecting with readers both on panels and at the signings. The attendees were excited and engaged!" - Katherine Locke, The Girl with the Red Balloon
"The Boston Teen Author Festival is an amazing event for any book lover to attend. It always has a stellar line-up of authors, and the panels are wonderfully dynamic and engaging. I had an absolute blast hanging out with everyone!" - Renee Ahdieh, The Wrath and the Dawn and The Rose and the Dagger
"BTAF was easily one of the best book festivals I've attended so far. Their commitment to their authors and to their teen audience shines through. I loved being a part of it." - Becky Albertalli, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
"A wonderfully organized young adult book festival that draws passionate readers and was just plain fun to be a part of. The staff was incredible. The panels were thoughtful and diverse. I would jump at the chance to attend again." - Erin Bowman, Vengeance Road
"It was such a treat to be a part of the Boston Teen Author Book Festival! I enjoyed meeting so many enthusiastic readers and the festival itself was well organized. I had a blast!" - Nicole Castroman, Blackhearts
"Boston Teen Author Festival was warm, welcoming, and incredibly energetic. This festival is growing by leaps and bounds. The outpouring of readers was amazing, and it was a lovely venue." - Roshani Chokshi, The Star-Touched Queen
"BTAF brought in tons of authors and thousands of readers. I had a great time!" - Malinda Lo, Adaptation and Inheritance
"BTAF was one of the most fun, inspiring, hilarious, and engaging conventions I've ever been to. I can't wait to go back!" - Daniel José Older, Shadowshaper
"I had such an amazing time at Boston Teen Author Festival. Not only were the readers who attended wonderful, but so were the volunteers and organizers. I felt everyone's love for books and had such fantastic conversations. I especially appreciated the diversity in the authors that were invited and had such fun on my panels!!" - Cindy Pon, Serpentine and Sacrifice
"BTAF is a fantastic event for authors and readers alike. With a staff that coordinates everything and participants who are eager to find new books, this is exactly the kind of festival that should be on every author's radar." - Beth Revis, A World Without You
"The Boston Teen Author Festival is a fantastic event, that brings together authors from all over the country, for a day of non-stop geeking out over books with readers. I loved every single minute of it, from the excited attendees to the incredibly attentive staff. I'll definitely be coming out again, if not as an author, as a fan of the festival." - Eric Smith, Inked
