2009 is here, and the Debs are coming out!

The best part? We’re totally crashing!

Join me throughout the year for the 2009 Character Debut Party Crash, where we sneak ahead of the A-list to mingle with the new crop of YA leading lads and ladies. Think Sweet 16 meets southern-style society debut, but less proper, and with a little bit of made-up stuff in between.

Winter / Spring Party Lineup:

1. Thursday, February 5: Sarah MacLean, author of THE SEASON
2. Thursday, February 12: Stacey Jay, author of YOU ARE SO UNDEAD TO ME
3. Tuesday, March 10: Saundra Mitchell, author of SHADOWED SUMMER
4. Sunday, March 29: Erin Dionne, author of MODELS DON’T EAT CHOCOLATE COOKIES
5. Tuesday, March 31: Cynthea Liu, THE GREAT CALL OF CHINA
6. Wednesday, April 8: Heather Duffy-Stone, author of THIS IS WHAT I WANT TO TELL YOU
7. Wednesday, April 15: Carrie Ryan, author of THE FOREST OF HANDS AND TEETH
8. Thursday, April 16: Neesha Meminger, author of SHINE, COCONUT MOON

So mark your calendars, put on your sneaking-around shoes, and prepare to crash!