Preliminary Program Grid for A.C. WiseThis is the Preliminary program schedule. A.C. Wise may or may not actually be on these items, but probably will. However, due to circumstances beyond our control, modifications to the program can occur throughout the convention. |
| Saturday 10:00 am: State of Horror (Ends at: 10:55 am) Washington Theater Participants:A.C. Wise (M), Hildy Silverman, Randee Dawn, Sunny Moraine It is a good time to be a horror fan. The genre is drawing bigger audiences while gaining interest even from those who normally shy away from the dark side. Panelists take a look at the current mainstreaming of horror in books, movies, TV, and games. What makes horror so interesting right now and where is it going? How are creators bringing in new fans or reviving common mythologies and horror tropes? |
| Saturday 11:30 am: How to Change Your Reading Diet (Ends at: 12:25 pm) Washington Theater Participants:A.C. Wise, Irette Y Patterson, Mary G. Thompson (M), Michael Dirda, Sarah Avery Reading ruts happen! Panelists discuss the best ways to diversify your reading habits to find new gems and genres that you'll love next. Where can you find new sources for your TBR list? What are tips for sifting through new titles to find something you love? How many pages should you give a book or story before moving on? |
| Sunday 10:00 am: Modern Book Bans (Ends at: 10:55 am) Eisenhower Participants:A.C. Wise, Andy Duncan, Mark Roth, Sam Lubell (M) There has been an alarming trend of censoring and banning books in public libraries and schools often targeting LGBTQ, Black, and Latine stories and authors. Banned Book Week, a campaign promoted by the American Library Association and Amnesty International, starts on Sunday, October 1st. Who is behind the current book bans? How can we support the freedom to seek and to express ideas in our public spaces? Are there books that should be banned or have limited access? |
| Sunday 11:00 am: Author Reading: A.C. Wise (Ends at: 11:25 am) Monroe Participants:A.C. Wise A.C. Wise reads from recent and upcoming works. |
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