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Saturday, June 6
Sunday, June 7
EVENT TIMES
Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
Doors open: 8:30 a.m.
Doors close: 6 p.m.
Doors close: 5 p.m.
General Admission Map

Win over $500
worth of stuff!
Pick up a passport at the Black Cat Books tables in GA Building 1!
GET EXTRA ENTRIES:
Read the following clues. Figure out the secret vendor each day in GA Building 2 to get the special stamp Saturday & Sunday that gets you extra entries into the prize pool!
SATURDAY:
Two artists are better than one, and when they share the same name, it’s twice as fun!
SUNDAY:
The answer you need (for those in the know) is where things that bloom flourish and grow!
GET EVEN MORE ENTRIES:
Get stamps from Black Cat Books Houses 1 and 2 for even more entries!
House 1: 420 S Court St.
House 2: 119 Lafayette St.
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Search the Con
Search for authors, vendors, and food trucks at the Big Ohio Book Con, learn more about them, and see just where on the map you can find them!
You can search by name or keywords -- such as book genre, food truck, bookish merch, and more!
Type in your keyword & make sure you press enter to be taken to the Search Result page!
Favorite the authors you want to meet to add them to your Wishlist (must be logged in)!
GENERAL ADMISSION SIGNING SCHEDULE
E.M. Anderson
Saturday:
2-4:30 p.m. (GA)
Sunday:
1:30-3:30 p.m. (GA)
Kalie Cassidy
Saturday:
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (GA)
Charlie Donlea
Saturday:
10 a.m.-12 p.m. (GA)
Alex Erickson
Sunday:
10-11 a.m.: Black Cat Chat with Alex Erickson & Real-Life Black Cats (Breakout Stage)
KL Griffiths
Saturday:
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Indie Author Central) &
4-5 p.m. (IAC)
Sunday:
9 a.m.-5 p.m. (IAC)
Carter Keane
Saturday:
10 a.m.-1 p.m. (GA)
Jennifer Mandula
Saturday:
12:30-3:30 p.m. (GA)
Seanan McGuire/
Mira Grant
Sunday:
10-11:30 a.m. (GA)
&
1-3 p.m. (GA)
Jade Presley
Saturday:
10-11:30 a.m. (GA)
&
1-4 p.m. (GA)
Jason Rekulak
Saturday:
10 a.m.-12 p.m. (GA)
Sunday:
9-10:30 a.m. & 12-3 p.m. (GA)
Greer Rivers
Saturday:
3-4:30 p.m. (GA)
Mia Sheridan
Saturday:
3-4:30 p.m. (GA)
Shannon J. Spann
Saturday:
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (GA)
Sunday:
10-11:30 a.m. & 1-3 p.m. (GA)
Neena Viel
Saturday:
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (GA)
no ga signing
These authors do not have signing slots at GA:
Leigh Bardugo
Liz Climo
Noelle W. Ihli
Kalynn Applewhite
Saturday:
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (IAC)
Sunday:
9 a.m.-2 p.m. (IAC)
2-3 p.m. (BLC)
3-5 p.m. (IAC)
Mai Corland
Saturday:
10-11:30 a.m. (GA)
&
1-4 p.m. (GA)
A. Rae Dunlap
Saturday:
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (GA)
Sunday:
12-3 p.m. (GA)
Alex Erickson
Sunday:
10-11 a.m.: Black Cat Chat with Alex Erickson & Real-Life Black Cats (Breakout Stage)
Molly Harper
Saturday:
2:30-4:30 p.m. (GA)
Sunday:
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (GA)
TJ Klune
Sunday:
9-11 a.m. (GA)
&
12:30-3:30 p.m. (GA)
Maddie Martinez
Saturday:
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (GA)
Sunday:
9-10:30 a.m. & 12-2 p.m. (GA)
Ashley Poston
Saturday:
2:30-4 p.m. (GA)
Sunday:
10-11:30 a.m. & 1-3:30 p.m. (GA)
Breanne Randall
APPEARANCE CANCELLED
Signed bookplates available!
Pixie Rella
Saturday:
10 a.m.-6 p.m. (IAC)
Sunday:
9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (IAC);
2-3 p.m.: In Conversation with Pixie Rella (BS); 3-5 p.m. (IAC)
Melissa K. Roehrich
Saturday:
10-11:30 a.m. (GA)
&
1-2:30 p.m. (GA)
Tara Sim
Saturday:
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (GA)
Erin Sterling/ Rachel Hawkins
Saturday:
1:30-4 p.m. (GA)
Carter Wilson
Saturday:
10 a.m.-12 p.m. (GA)
Andie Burke
Saturday:
2-4 p.m. (GA)
Alyssa Day
Saturday:
10 a.m.-1 p.m. (GA)
Sarah Beth Durst
Saturday:
2:30-4 p.m. (GA)
Sunday:
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (GA)
Sarah Forester Davis
Saturday:
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Black Cat Booth);
2-3 p.m. (Book Launch Central); 3:30-6 p.m. (BCB)
Sunday:
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (BCB);
3-5 p.m.: AMA Panel & Signing (Breakout Stage)
D.L. Jennings
Saturday:
10 a.m.-6 p.m. (IAC)
Sunday:
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (IAC); 3-5 p.m.: AMA Panel & Book Signing (BS)
E.D. Lee
Saturday:
10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Black Cat Booth)
Sunday:
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (BCB); 3-5 p.m.: AMA Panel & Book Signing (Breakout Stage)
Mindy McGinnis
Saturday:
10 a.m.-6 p.m. (IAC)
Sunday:
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (IAC);
1-2 p.m.: In Conversation with Mindy McGinnis (BS); 2-5 p.m. (IAC)
Page Powars
Saturday:
2-4 p.m. (GA)
Markus Redmond
Saturday:
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (GA)
Kris Renee
Saturday:
10 a.m.-12 p.m.; 3:30-6 p.m. (BCB)
Sunday:
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (BCB); 3-5 p.m.: AMA Panel & Book Signing (BS)
Shain Rose
Saturday:
3-4:30 p.m. (GA)
Amy Spalding
Saturday:
2-4 p.m. (GA)
Maria Tureaud
Saturday:
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (GA)
Jaclyn
Youhana Garver
Saturday:
1:30-4:30 p.m. (GA)
Code of Conduct & RULES
For any questions or concerns regarding the Code of Conduct, please come to the Black Cat Books Booth located in GA Building 1, near the GA signing lines. By attending Big Ohio Book Con (henceforth known as BOBC), you agree to follow the Code of Conduct outlined below.
Harassment Policy The Big Ohio Book Con (henceforth known as BOBC) has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY of harassment of any kind and is dedicated to providing an event that is safe to all authors, guests, vendors, and staff. Harassment or discrimination will result in sanctions or immediate removal from the event, without a refund. Examples of harassment are as follows but not limited to: stalking, offensive or unwanted verbal comments and/or physical gestures, physical assault, unwanted sexual comments or gestures, bathroom policing, inappropriate and unwanted physical contact or attention. Examples of discrimination but not limited to are as follows: race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, age, body size, disability, appearance, religion, and/or citizenship. Persons finding themselves in a situation where they feel their safety is at risk or who become aware of an attendee not in compliance with this policy should immediately locate the nearest Black Cat Staff Member or BOBC Volunteer so that the matter can be handled in an expeditious manner.
Accessibility BOBC is committed to providing a fun, safe, enjoyable experience to everyone. If you have questions about our accessibilities or if you require additional assistance or accommodations while attending BOBC, please see a Black Cat employee or BOBC Official Volunteer for help. If you are attending a panel and will need assistance or accommodations while waiting in the signing line after the panel, see a BOBC Volunteer or Black Cat employee BEFORE THE PANEL BEGINS. This will allow us time to help you as best as we can after the panel.
Costume Policy BOBC welcomes you to wear your favorite bookish costumes with the following restrictions: -No full face coverings or helmets are permitted at BOBC -No replica weapons of any kind -No large props permitted -No impersonation of any medical or police personnel
Recording Policy No Video or Audio Recording of Panels for Public Display Cameras and recording devices are permitted in and panel discussions but cannot be used to reproduce the presentation and must not interfere with other fans’ enjoyment of the panel discussion. There is NO flash photography allowed during panel discussions. Cell phones must be silenced before the panel discussion begins. Any recording of panels or programs is allowed only for personal use and not for broadcast or sale in any form. Please respect the author’s and moderator’s rights and allow us to continue hosting panel discussions for our attendees.
Prohibited Items & Activities The BOBC Code of Conduct applies to every “participant” in any BOBC activity in any manner whatsoever, including, but not limited to, all exhibitors, attendees, speakers, guests, professionals, media, staff members, workers, contractors, vendors, security, or anyone else participating in any way. Each participant is solely responsible for their own conduct while participating in the event or any part of the event. Guardians are solely responsible for the conduct of any Minors Participating in the event or any part of the event. By participating in the event in any way, each participant agrees and acknowledges to BOBC that they will not, and will not directly or indirectly cause others to, do any of the following “Prohibited Activities” in connection with the event: 1) Interfere with, damage, or engage in any act which disrupts the operation of the event in any way, including but not limited to, obstructing aisles or entrances or exits, running, cutting in line, saving places in lines for others, jumping over barriers or guardrails, using foul language, screaming, yelling, encouraging disruptive behavior from others, disobeying any time limits, directions or prohibitions provided to participant by management’s staff and/or moderators, or preventing any other participant from Participating in the event by any means; 2) Distribute, wear, transmit, upload, display or otherwise circulate any content which is inaccurate, unlawful, infringing, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, harassing, threatening, abusive, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable to management in management’s sole discretion; 3) Distribute printed or recorded materials of any kind unless prior written approval has been obtained from management; 4) Sell goods or services, display goods or services, make solicitations of any kind, or conduct any commercial activities without the prior written approval of management; 5) Harvest, collect, or attempt to collect the personal information, email addresses or other contact information of other participants in the event without the consent of such participants; 6) Defame, harass, abuse, threaten or defraud other participants in the event. 7) Circumvent, disable, damage, remove or otherwise interfere with the security, integrity, or proper conduct of the event; 8) Access any unauthorized part of the event designated as only for BOBC Staff or vendor use; 9) Participate in the event for any illegal purpose, or in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation, including, without limitation, laws governing intellectual property and other proprietary rights, data protection and privacy; 10) Smoke within the Venue, which includes, but is not limited to, cigarettes, vape pens, and marijuana; 11) Drink or possess alcohol within the venue outside of the specifically designated areas. No one under the age of 21 may consume alcohol within or around the venue; 12) Use, sell, possess, or distribute any illegal drugs or other illegal substances, including, but not limited to, any medication that has not been legally obtained, is not being used in its intended dosage or for its intended purpose; 13) Assault, steal, fight, engage in or incite violence of any kind, including, but not limited to, verbal threats of violence; and 14) Possess and/or use any of the following prohibited items in connection with the event: -a firearm, ammunition, knife, or weapon of any kind -objects or toys that appear to be firearms, ammunition, knives, or weapons -self-defense or restraining devices -fireworks or other explosive or flammable objects -glass containers -recreational devices such as drones, remote control toys, skateboards, scooters, inline skates or shoes with built-in wheels -strollers which are greater than 31” in width and 52” in length -folding chairs -balloons NOTE: Management has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for weapons of any kind. Event security and local law enforcement officials will treat anything that looks like a real gun as a real gun.
