Today

Middle-Grade Fiction: Not Just Fart Jokes: A look at writing for young audiences, including subject matter, tone and nuance. 11 a.m., Room 9

Battle of the BookTok Tropes: Examining tropes from books discussions on TikTok. 7 p.m., Room 9

Saturday

Shadow Baddies: Discussing protagonists with a dark side. Noon, Room 7AB

ASOIAF: “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon” Fan Discussion: Diving into the world of George R.R. Martin from books to screen. 1 p.m., Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

Sunday

Page-Turning Thrillers and Mysteries: A discussion with mystery authors on the genre and their latest works. 11 a.m., Room 24ABC

There’s Something About YA: Diving into the genre and methods of storytelling for teen audiences. 2:30 p.m., Room 23ABC