Retellings hold a significant place in literature and can be explored in a variety of ways. By reimagining L. Frank Baum’s poppy fields as a place sought by travelers, Nikki delivers an emotional tour de force. By shifting the landscape of Villeneuve’s Beauty and the Beast and emphasizing the bond between mother and child, Eowyn presents a new context for familiar events. And by adapting her bestselling novel of magic and legend and quest into a gorgeously illustrated form, Maggie introduces Blue and the Raven Boys to a brand new audience. These worlds are magical!

Presenters: Nikki Erlick, Eowyn Ivey, Maggie Stiefvater (YA)

Moderator: Bess Bleyaert