Conference Travel & Logistics
Locations
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Masterclasses and Conference will take place at Scholastic’s Headquarters, SoHo, NYC, 130 Mercer Street (between Prince and Spring Streets).
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Publisher & Literary Agency Visits will take place on Friday, September 11, 2026 at various locations.
Check your ticket for details.
Attendees must arrange their own transportation to locations outside of Scholastic.
“ When I stepped into the 11th floor lounge of Scholastic, saw the amazing Manhattan skyline, and found dozens of Latinx writers hoping to be friends. Finally, I felt like I belonged (in a very magical way). Can't wait to see you again next year!”
— Magally Zelaya
Hotel Options
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COMING SOON
What airport should I fly into?
The Conference will take place in SoHo, a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, NYC. We recommend you fly into La Guardia Airport or Newark Liberty Airport. Both are about an equal distance from the venue.
How do I get from the airport to Manhattan?
You can use public transportation such as the MTA bus system, or pay for a taxi or rideshare. On average, a ride from EWR or LGA airports to Manhattan will be around $80 plus tolls.
The Whova conference app and web portal have a ridesharing option that allows you to connect with other attendees arriving at the same time and share transportation. This will be available on June 15th. You can learn more about it here.
Here are some helpful links:
Conference App
Attendees may download and use the free Whova Conference App after June 15, 2026 to receive updates on faculty, the agenda and new Storyteller Bodega options. You may also connect with other conference attendees, arrange rideshares and meetups. We encourage you to make this your conference!
Please note: We have a contactless check-in process using the free Whova app. You must download the app on your personal mobile device and register in advance before you can check-in upon arrival.
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Get the most out of the app and have a more productive experience!
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NAVIGATE the event agenda and logistics, even without Wi-Fi or data. Access useful information like ridesharing and local attractions through the Community Board
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NETWORK effectively. Plan whom to meet by exploring attendee profiles and sending out messages
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PARTICIPATE in event activities through session likes, comments, ratings, live polling, tweeting, and more
Pre-Conference Informational Session
Save the date to your calendar! To help you prepare for the conference and make the most of your experience, we will hold a pre-conference live informational session for registered attendees via Zoom on Thursday, August 20th 6:00PM EST/ 3:00PM PST. This session will help you plan your conference experience, know what to expect, prepare for manuscript consultations, learn how to use the conference app and ask organizers questions. If you can’t attend live, the session will be recorded and a link will be made available to all attendees.