End: Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 02:00 pm
Sign up for this webinar for an engaging panel discussion featuring young adult horror authors as they explore how this genre can serve as a powerful platform for addressing pressing social issues such as women’s rights, LGBTQAI+ rights, body autonomy, social justice, and racism. Through compelling storytelling and thought-provoking themes, Melissa Blair (WHEN EVIL LINGERS), Cale Plett (THE SAW MOUTH), Keala Kendall (THAT WHICH FEEDS US), and Randy Ribay (NEST OF TONGUES) will discuss how horror fiction can challenge societal norms, amplify marginalized voices, and inspire activism. This free, one-hour webinar can also offer a unique opportunity for attendees to gain insights into the intersection of genre and activism, and to see how fear and empathy can be harnessed to spark meaningful conversations and social change. Kelly Ferreira, Associate Editor of Books for Youth, will moderate.
Registration: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/3417870704634/WN_M7RW1-kNSDiWYU-Htsi1zQ#/registration