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StoryCon 2026

February 27-28​

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  CONNECT.  CREATE.  BECOME.  

  Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City  ​​

StoryCon is the ultimate experience for writers, educators, screenwriters, gamers, and creatives of all ages, combining the fun of a national book festival with the education and guidance of a serious writing conference. 

2025 FEATURED PRESENTERS

JEFF KINNEY
Diary of a Wimpy Kid

JEFF

KINNEY

Marissa Meyer
Cinder

MARISSA

MEYER

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DHONIELLE CLAYTON

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LAINI

TAYLOR

STORYCON EXPERIENCES

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WRITERS, PARENTS, STORY LOVERS OF ALL AGES! THERE'S SOMETHING HERE FOR YOU!

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TEEN WRITERS, ARTISTS, AND CREATIVES OF ALL TYPES, THIS TRACK IS ALL YOU!

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COME ALONE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUU MASTERS CREDITS, BRING YOUR SCHOOL GROUP... OR BOTH!

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MORNING SESSION SOLD OUT!

THE PERFECT MINI WRITERS' CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE FOR 4TH-6TH GRADERS.

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ADD-ON EXPERIENCES

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MASTERCLASSES

Calling all creators! If you want to take a deeper dive into the craft of writing, these masterclasses are for you and can be added on to any General, Teen, or Educator ticket at StoryCon. 

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Space is very limited! Register now!

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AGENT/EDITOR PITCH SESSIONS

 Want to pitch your book to a professional literary agent or editor? Polish up that pitch and bring it to StoryCon!

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Space is very limited! Register now!

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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:

  • Teen Readers' Choice Awards: The only national book award for professional authors decided by teens! 

  • Book Hero Awards: Recognizing individuals, educators, and organizations in our community who are making strides to elevate children's literacy.

  • 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.

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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!

Poppy Books

Order books through our exclusive bookseller and gain priority access to StoryCon signing lines!

Book your discounted hotel with one of our hotel partners across the street from the Salt Palace Convention Center.

Explore the growing list of sponsors and exhibitors coming to our StoryCon Exhibit Hall.

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Check out StoryCon's writing contests and publishing opportunities.

If you're a teen, vote for your favorite books in the Teen Readers' Choice Awards!

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE ACTION!

Educator Pass
CONNECT. CREATE. BECOME.

​Operation Literacy presents the ultimate experience for young and old storytellers, educators, and book lovers of all ages, combining the fun of a national book festival with the education and guidance of a serious writer’s conference. 

STORYCON

HOTEL BLOCKS:

Discounted hotels a short walk from the Salt Palace!

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STAY UP TO DATE ON ALL OF THE ACTION LEADING UP TO THE BIG EVENT!

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