By Cynthia Leitich Smith

Last weekend’s highlight was YAK Fest in Keller, Texas! Huge thanks to the dynamic planners, volunteers, attendees, and everyone who contributed to making it such a success!

Fellow Austin road trippers, Greg Leitich Smith, Cory Putnam Oakes & Jessica Lee Anderson at Chuy’s in Waco.

Music at the author-planner reception at The Book Carriage and Coffee Shop in Roanoke.

With rock-star librarian-moderator Jen Bigheart.

With Cory, Greg & Krissi Dallas

With Tim Tingle

With Jason Henderson

Lori Aurelia Williams & Jessica

Krissi is color-coordinated with me, clothes-wise, but her hair is way cooler.

Fellow fangtastic panelists Rachel Caine and Jason

Keynoter Simone Elkeles signing books and posters — her speech was excellent!

With the yak! Yes, the yak!

Cynsational Notes 

Special thanks to YAK Fest’s own Lucy Smith Kubo! Check out additional YAK Fest photo reports from Cory Putnam Oakes and Greg Leitich Smith.