EVENTS
Come stop by and snag some free, signed swag including bookmarks, pins, stickers, and bookplates!
Come hang out with YA authors and readers at this "Prom Through the Ages"-themed ball and see whether Lydia ends up wearing her high school prom dress.
With authors Alexandra Bracken, Rachel Cohn, Kimberly Derting, Anna Carey, Jennifer Bosworth, Chris Howard, Karri Thompson.
Say hi to Lydia on Facebook and Twitter as she celebrates the release of CONTROL!
Come celebrate the release of CONTROL! There will be swag giveaways, a reading by Lydia, a Q&A session, and cupcakes!
Come hear readings from the most recent participants of the Seven Doctors Project. Lydia's book will be on sale for signings at intermission and following the event.
With authors Antony John and Cole Gibsen.
In Defense of YA
Too light, too shallow, too this or too that. YA literature – like Science Fiction and Fantasy - has joined the ranks of genres that often include explanations such as “It’s good…for a YA book,” by those new to it. But for those in the know YA is just as complex, dark, emotional and beautifully written as any other category of literature.
Join authors Seth Fishman (The Well’s End), Lydia Kang (Control), April Genevieve Tucholke (Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea), Kendare Blake (Antigoddess) and E.C. Blake (Masks) as they discuss the appeal of YA (whether it be SF/F, Horror or Dystopian YA) and why it rules the school.
Geek Geek Revolution
GEEK GEEK REVOLUTION is a no-holds-barred geek culture game show featuring six science fiction/fantasy authors competing for the chance to be TOP GEEK. In addition the audience members will be asked to 'write-in' questions in hopes of stumping the authors and winning a prize pack of books. Hold onto your hats, nerf herders, this might get ugly. Featuring authors: Marjorie Liu, Mark Frost, Seth Fishman (The Well’s End), Patrick Rothfuss (Kingkiller Chronicles), Lydia Kang (Control) and Kevin Hearne (Iron Druid Chronicles).
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Tuesday May 13, 10:55 PM-11:55 PM: YA Spooky Sleepover Party
Wednesday, May 14, 1:15 PM -2:15 PM: YA: "The Total Experience: Diversity in YA" Panel
Wednesday, May 14, 3:45 PM-4:45 PM: InterGalactic Bar and Grille
Thursday, May 15, 11:15 AM-12:15 PM: SCI-FI: It's Not Easy Being Green: Writing Non-Human Characters
Friday, May 16th, 10:00 AM-11:00 PM: Mind, Bodies and Believability: Turning Science into Fiction
Saturday May 17, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM: Book signing in YA Alley
Saturday May 17, 6:45 PM- 8:00 PM: Teen Day Party
With Paula Stokes, Phil Siegel, Bethany Hagen, Heather Brewer, Cole Gibsen, Sarah Bromley, Lydia Kang, Victoria Schwab, Lindsay Cummings, Whitney Miller
With Paula Stokes, Phil Siegel, Robin Bridges, Victoria Schwab, Courtney Stevens, Lindsay Cummings
This is a ticketed event, so please stop by the Penguin Booth in the morning to pick up a ticket!
In the literary world, there are mystical beings, futuristic landscapes, magic and mayhem, heroes and villains and slowly but surely, more diversity in our heroes. Our panel participants are the creators that have made a more diverse world with their novels. Join authors Gene Luen Yang (The Shadow Hero), Josephine Angelini (Trial by Fire),Sherri L. Smith (Orleans), Adele Griffin (The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone), Greg Weisman (Spirits of Ash and Foam: A Rain of the Ghosts Novel), and Lydia Kang (Control) as moderator David Mariotte of Mysterious Galaxy leads the discussion of what is "diversity" in genre writing, what it looks like, and why it is important!
AFTER-PANEL SIGNING: TABLE AA08, 11:30—12:30 PM
Over fifty young adult and middle grade authors will be offering signed and finished books, swag, Skype visits, query and writing crits! All to raise money to fund research and help patients with CCHS (Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, aka Ondine's Curse--the breathing ailment that the main character in CONTROL has).
Will be signing copies of CONTROL and advanced copies of CATALYST at NAIBA
Join other readers to win books, prizes, and read exclusive content from tons of your favorite YA Authors!
Lydia will be posting (somewhere on the Blue Team hunt) an exclusive bonus scene to CONTROL and will be giving away a signed copy of CONTROL plus deluxe swag on her blog. For details about how the Scavenger Hunt runs, click here.
Join us in celebration of Teen Read Week! Our feature event will be an author visit: a panel of local Omaha Young Adult novelists who will participate in a discussion and Q&A about their newest novels. Golden Sower nominee John Kalkowski ('Red Cell'), Lydia Kang ('Control'), Tonya Kuper ('Anomaly') and Chris Raabe ('Phenomenon' trilogy) will lend their talents to the panel. This year’s theme “Turn Dreams into Reality” is a perfect fit as they share with us the thrill of being a published author. Let them inspire YOU to turn your dreams into reality!
Authors will sign books after the event.
Come meet Lydia for a signed copy of CONTROL and a chance to chat about her books!
Join Lydia at the NoVa Teen Book Festival where she will be signing books and meeting readers.
Panel Discussion: Reality Need Not Apply, with Megan Miranda, Kristen Simmons, Tommy Wallach, and Scott Westerfeld
Wednesday, April 15th
2:00 – 3:50 PM: YART Panel: Explore Science in the Young Adult Science Fiction and Dystopian Genres with LYDIA KANG, Jessica Brody, Kiera Cass, Cecil Castellucci, and Lauren Oliver
What is the difference between science fiction and dystopian literature, and how is science affecting both genres? Some of today’s top YA authors answer these questions and discuss their works.
4:00 – 5:20 PM: Young Adult Round Table (YART) Tea with Texas Librarians
Thursday, April 16th
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Meet & Greet at Texas Teens 4 Libraries (TT4L) Event
12:30 – 1:30 PM: Signing Control and Catalyst in Author Aisle
With NK Traver (DUPLICITY) and Susan Adrian (TUNNEL VISION).
In celebration of Independent Bookstore Day, I'll be signing copies of Control and Catalyst. Meet Ted Kooser and Stephanie Grace Whitson, who will also be signing that day.
Join Lydia for a book signing and lots of panels and events in Dallas!
Tuesday May 12, 10:15pm to 11:55pm : YA Spooky Slumber Party
Wednesday, May 13, 3:45pm to 4:45pm : The Author-Publicist Relationship
Thursday, May 14, 10:00am to 11:00am : Oops--Your Research is Showing!
Thursday, May 14, 11:15am to 12:15pm : SCI-FI: THE STRANGENESS BUDGET — Overloading on Weird
Thursday, May 14, 2:45pm to 3:45pm : YA: You're Never Too Old!
Saturday, May 16, 11:00AM to 2:00pm: Book Fair and signing
Saturday, May 16, 3:00pm to 4:15pm : Author Speed Reading
With YA authors Tonya Kuper, Chris Raabe, Daniel Kenney, Tamara Taylor, and John Kalkowski
Dr. Kang will speak about her journey towards an overlapping career in both medicine and publishing, the revelations along the way, and how using both sides of your brain can expand your world and work life. A Q&A will follow.
Join the authors of Among the Shadows, our YA anthology of all things creepy! Hosted by myself, Demitria Lunetta, Mindy McGinnis, Kate Karyus Quinn, and Kelly Fiore!
Lydia will be reading from her YA science fiction novels for the John H. Ames Reading Series for Nebraska's Heritage Room, a repository of books by Nebraska authors. The event will be televised and recorded by the CityTV5 archive. She will join fellow YA author Tonya Kuper!
Lydia will do a reading and Q&A session, as well as a book signing. Open to UNMC personnel and the public!
Keynote Speaker
Meet the Artist and Writing Awards
Lydia will be on a panel with other authors on Young Adult Science Fiction and STEM.
Whether it takes place in the here and now or imagined far flung futures, YA novels are often complex and layered with problems. With an ever increasing focus on STEM in schools, how do we tackle the use of real science in YA novels. What do we learn about our contemporary selves as a result of the use of science in YA fiction and how does the age of the protagonists influence how one tells the story? Join a group of dynamic YA authors tackling all sides of science in fiction in a discussion of the process involved in how they create their worlds and use current science, politics and history to create nuanced characters and stories for us all to think on.
Come for a book signing of CONTROL & CATALYST, as well as an author Q&A for all things publishing and writing!
Join Lydia, NYT Bestselling author Tosca Lee, Tonya Kuper, and Nick Donner for a Q&A on all things writing/publishing, plus a book signing! For more info, click here.
Join Lydia for her book release and local Omaha authors to discuss the craft of historical novel writing, with Theodore Wheeler (KING OF BROKEN THINGS), Rebecca Rotert Shaw (LAST NIGHT AT THE BLUE ANGEL), Timothy Schaffert (THE SWAN GONDOLA), Tosca Lee (FIRSTBORN), Andrew Hilleman (WORLD, CHASE ME DOWN)
8:00 am Central time / 9:00 am EST. Doctor Radio airs LIVE on SiriusXM110 from the lobby of the NYU Langone Medical Center. Hosts are all affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine & NYU Langone Medical Center in NYC.
Website: www.siriusxm.com/doctorradio
FB: www.Facebook.com/SiriusXMDoctorRadio
Twitter: www.twitter.com/NYUDocs
Time: 8:00 AM EDT/ 7:00 AM CDT
Book Signing and Author Discussion
Tickets available September 8th for $40 at http://www.tedxomaha.com/tickets-tedxomaha-2017/
Quackery Book Signing and Author Discussion
Quackery Book Signing and Author Discussion
Quackery Book Signing
Quackery Book Signing and Author Discussion
Quackery Book Signing and Author Discussion
Quackery Book Signing and Author Discussion
Lydia will be signing The November Girl, Quackery, and A Beautiful Poison
Please join us for a reading and presentation with Lydia Kang. She is an author of young adult fiction, adult fiction and nonfiction, and poetry. She is also a practicing physician of Internal Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
This is a free event! All are welcome to attend!!!
Reception at 6:00 pm
Reading at 7:00 pm
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Panelists are:
https://2018.alaannual.org
http://www.clarindapubliclibrary.org/calendar.html
Join me as I facilitate an Author Conversation with Jennie Melamed and Kassandra Montag.
https://omaha-lit-fest.com
Come join a discussion on all things publishing this Saturday at the Metropolitan Community College Fort Street campus, 1 pm! Join me along with Liz Kay, Jeff Barnes, N. L. Sharp, Marcia Jussel, and Scott McPherson as we educate writers on the different pathways to book publication. This event is FREE and open to the public.
MEDIA
The Impossible Girl makes BookRiot’s Thanksgiving Quiz
The Impossible Girl makes BookRiot’s September 2018 Horoscopes Book Recommendations
The Impossible Girl is one of YBC’s Buzzworthy Books of Fall 2018
The Lincoln Journal Star reviews Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything
A Brief History of Eating Humans: An Excerpt and Conversation With Dr. Lydia Kang
Lydia Discusses Weird and Morbid Medical Treatments on the CBS Morning Podcast
Lydia Talks About The ‘Murderous’ Medical Practice of the 18th Century on Science Friday
Lydia Kang Answers Five Questions with Author Deborah Blum
LOCUS Magazine names The November Girl a Best Book of 2017
Gladiator Blood and Liquid Gold: Good for what ails you?
The internist who pens YA fiction novels about magic and medicine
Lydia explains insane vagina advice women got through history to Cosmo
Lydia talks QUACKERY on The Baltimore Sun’s podcast, Roughly Speaking with Dan Rodricks
The November Girl named as a Best Young Adult Book of 2017 by Bustle
Science Friday on NPR names QUACKERY is a Best Science Book of 2017
Lydia talks QUACKERY on CSPAN’s BookTalk
Watch Lydia’s TEDxOmaha talk “The Truth About Quackery”
The Lincoln Journal Star reviews “A BEAUTIFUL POISON“
On The Record with Sheila Kast interviews Lydia on “Medical Oddities and Morbid Curiosities”
Kirkus Reviews – The November Girl Book Review
Hypable’s The November Girl Book Review: A Beautiful Tale of Magical Realism
Historical Novel Society Reviews A BEAUTIFUL POISON
The Toronto Star.com’s Mercury Was Considered A Cure—Until It Killed You
KMTV’s The Morning Blend Interviews Dr. Lydia Kang
CBC Radio’s From Arsenic to Goat Glands: A History of the World’s Worst Medical Cures
UK Daily Mail’s The Quackery Cures of Yesteryear
Buzzfeed’s You Might Be A Mad Scientist Quiz
Time Magazine’s Real Historical Treatments That Doctor’s Used To Think Were Good For You
Mental Floss’s 5 Dubious Historical Antidotes for Poisoning (And What Actually Works)
Omaha World Herald Fall Book Preview
5 Star Review by Gotham City Times
NPR Weekend Edition with Renee Montagne
CBS Boston’s The TJ Show discusses Quackery
Historical Novels – Your Research To Do List on Writer UnBoxed
How It Happened guest post for The Big Thrill
Omaha World Herald asks why our ancestors believed medical Quackery
Mindy McGinnis’s podcast interview on writing across genres, and the publishing process.
“A Matter of Perspective” What to look for in the opening pages of a book.
Review of CONTROL in Iowa’s Nonpareil Newspaper
Interview for the John H. Ames Reading Series for the Jane Pope Geske Nebraska Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors.
Nebraska Public Radio interview with fellow Omaha YA author, Tonya Kuper.
KMTV’s The Morning Blend interview on Catalyst, science, and more.
Omaha World Herald reviews Catalyst: “Excitement, Good Themes, More in Omaha Author’s Latest.”
Lydia is featured on Glitter Magazine’s “Author Crush Friday” and their #SelfLove video campaign.
Read Lydia’s article on Designing Superbabies, as well as an excerpt from CATALYST on LiveScience.com.
Nebraska Public Radio interview on her dual medical and writing career.
Lydia teaches at the La Vista Library Teen Writing Workshop
Omaha World Herald: Omahan Lydia Kang’s ‘Control’ a book about science, sisterhood and more
Huffpost Books: Young Adult Science Fiction That Will Get Readers Psyched about Science
Buzzfeed: 18 Weird Things that Authors Do
The New Twilight? What Inspired YA Novelist Lydia Kang’s CONTROL in Mochi Magazine
Lydia Kang is in Control in Omaha Magazine
How a Doctor and Lawyer Ended Up Writing Young Adult Novels in Hyphen Magazine
Beth Revis’ “Top 10 Modern YA Science Fiction Novels” on Bookshelves of Doom
“When Medical School Meets Creative Writing Class” Omaha World Herald
“Poets Packed the House” Omaha World Herald
25 Things You Might Not Know About Me
Advice on writing at WriteOnCon and Ink & Angst.
The First Sale, Expectation vs Reality on YA Highway.