Operation Literacy presents
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GENERAL TICKET DETAILS
$59
*Must be at least 8 years old to attend General Ticket programming
INCLUDED WITH THE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET:
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Access to ALL main stage programming, including keynotes, shows, games, and other offerings over the course of the two-day event
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5 public panels each day for writers and storylovers of all varieties
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Access to the Exhibit Hall and signings
BONUS OPTIONS:
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Masterclass add-ons
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Agent/Editor pitch sessions
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Operation Literacy Awards Gala
GENERAL TICKET PROGRAM
The StoryCon main stage is packed with some of the most popular storytelling celebrities and organizations in the business!
MAIN STAGE
Presents
Narratives in Motion
The Power of Storytelling through Performance.
Featuring four renowned visual and musical performers and their storytelling journey.
More info coming soon.
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GENERAL TRACK
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
MIDDLE GRADE MISCHIEF
Shannon Hale, Chad Morris, Mike Thayer, and Aubrey Hartman
Crafting comedy for kids!
Friday - 10am
Room 255A
RED PEN READY
Megan Clements, Kaylynn Flanders, Kim Christensen, and Amy White
Turn your rough draft into a masterpiece.
Friday - 11am
Room 255A
SOCIAL MEDIA SAVVY
Jolie Taylor, Shanti Hershenson, Z. S. Diamanti, Serene Heiner, and Robyn Schneider
Convert posts into readers.
Friday - 1pm
Room 255A
PLOTTERS V. PANTSERS: LET THE BATTLE BEGIN
Heather B. Moore, Kaela Rivera, Janet Sumner Johnson, Kaylynn Flanders, Chad Morris
Join this exciting panel of authors as they discuss the benefits of writing with a structured outline verses writing by the seat of one's pants.
Friday - 2pm
Room 255A
SANDERSON'S SUCCESS
Frank Cole, Jessica Day George, and Dax Levine
Breaking down the magic of his stories.
Friday - 3pm
Room 255A
AGENTS AND EDITORS UNPLUGGED
Chris Schoebinger, Suzie Townsend, Amy Jameson, and Elesa Hagberg
Join a group of agents and editors as they discuss all things publishing.
Saturday - 10am
Room 255A
ARIUM
Led by Ryan Bouché
World- building workshop.
Saturday - 10am
Room 255D
THE WRITE BALANCE
Faralee Pozo, Kaylynn Flanders, Kathryn Purdie, and Shelly Brown
How mental health and creative expression affect one another.
Saturday - 11am
Room 255A
FROM FACT TO FICTION
Jennifer A Nielsen, Emily Inouye Huey, Rosalyn Eves, Jo Schaffer Layton, and Libba Bray
Turning historical events into riveting reads.
Saturday - 1pm
Room 255A
WORLDS OF CRITICAL ROLE
Dax Levine, Adrian Ford, Amber M Davies, Renae Kingsley, Cameron Abaroa
“The show where a bunch of nerdy-*** voice actors sit around and play Dungeons & Dragons!” Critical Role has built the incredible world of Exandria over the past 10 years. Now we get to play in their sandbox and bring our own D&D stories to life in Matt Mercer’s world!
Saturday - 1pm
Room 255B
THE QUERY QUEST
Yamile Saied Mendez, Nova McBee, Lindsey Flanagan, and Amy Jameson
How to flip rejections into requests.
Saturday - 2pm
Room 255A
VOICE ACTING AND CHARACTER PERSONAS
Cameron Abaroa
Creating powerful characters and NPCs can be daunting, but once you have the perfect backstory... What's next? Learn how to embody your character fully while at the table through characterization and voice, exploring how to unlock your inner voice actor! We'll explore how to navigate your character's objectives and relationships, and use your voice to help tell the story through accents, dialects, and mannerisms.
Saturday - 2pm
Room 255D
DIY DREAM: Self-Publishing Like a Pro
Aaron Hall, Z. S. Diamanti, Tiana Smith and Robin King
How to self-publish like a pro!
Saturday - 4pm
Room 255A
BOOTCAMP FOR PARENTS WITH NERD KIDS
Tom Durham
If your kid is a nerd, and you're not, you need this class. What's a D20? How do you get a victory royale? Who's the cabbage man? Why did Dumbledore die? Your kids know. And if you did... you could have so many more amazing NON-CRINGE conversations with them! :) From the basics of how to read to your kids to how to get them to want to play with you... after this class you'll be a much nerdier---and cooler---parent.
Saturday - 4pm
Room 255C
PUBLISHING PITFALLS
Libba Bray, Kasie West, Sara B Larson, and Adam Berg
What to do and what to dodge.
Saturday - 5 pm
Room 255A
WORLDS OF THE COSMERE
Dax Levine, Renae Kingsley, Ryan Bouche
.Brandon Sanderson’s world of the Cosmere has captured our imagination for years with its intricate magic systems, broken characters, and deep worldbuilding. Now we can take what we have learned and tell our own stories with the upcoming Cosmere Role-Playing game!
Saturday - 5pm
Room 255B
ADD-ON EXPERIENCES
ATTEND THE AWARDS GALA
The Operation Literacy Awards Gala includes a VIP reception, a semi-formal dinner, a silent auction featuring products from generous local businesses, and a program held in conjunction with StoryCon at the Salt Palace on February 21, 2025. This year's theme is Once Upon a Time.
The evening program includes:
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Teen Readers' Choice Awards: The only national book award for professional authors decided by teens!
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Book Hero Awards: Recognizing individuals, educators, and organizations in our community who are making strides to elevate children's literacy.
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Recognition of the teens published in Operation Literacy's annual Short Story Anthology and Poetry Collection. Both bodies of work are published in partnership with Owl Hollow Press.
PLAN YOUR EPIC WEEKEND
You have your tickets, you've snagged your add-on experiences, now you're ready to plan for an epic StoryCon weekend!
