-Young Adult
Christian Fantasy Author
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Sofia Simpson
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These teen book events are ALL super FUN events and have different themes. But, they WILL be based on a "Clean" book as a theme.
"Clean" books do NOT have graphic sex, language or gory violence.
Every teen will leave with a "Clean" book of their choice.
These events will be safe spaces teens can have a great time and learn about other "Clean" books!
Teen Masquerade Fantasy Ball
Fri, October 24, 2025
7:30-10 p.m.
Peggy Brown Building
215 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland, FL 33801
This ball was a BLAST! Over 120 teens enjoyed the night and ALL left with a clean book of their choice. The costumes were above and beyond what I could have imagined. You guys really amazed me with your imaginations.
Congratulations to the costume winners and I hope to do another ball next year...stay tuned!
Attending and Signing Authors
Sofia Simpson
Young Adult Christian Fantasy
Creator of Kisses Only Teen Book Events
Sofia Simpson has a B.A. in Journalism that she uses to write Young Adult books. She drinks in books like she would strawberry milkshakes. When she’s not writing, she’s imagining, and when her brain gets tired of that, she’s reading. She feels stories are the gateway to our imagination and believes strongly in providing wonderful stories, with plenty of swoon, to teens while delivering a Jesus message. She lives in the middle of Florida with her handsome husband and is sad her two sons have gone off to college. But she has two fur babies to keep her company, a fluffy, not fat, cat and a 97-pound Doberman who lives on her lap.
Just look around this website, it's happily hers. :)
Kayla Tirrell
Young Adult Contemporary Fiction
Kayla has loved to read as long as she can remember. While she started out reading spooky stories that had her hiding under her covers, she now prefers stories with a bit more kissing.
When she gets a chance to watch TV, she enjoys cheesy sci-fi and superhero shows.
Most days, you’ll catch her burning dinner in an attempt to cook while reading just one more chapter.
Kayla lives in the sunshine state with her husband and three boys.
Connect with Kayla online:
Kristen Grafton
Young Adult Contemporary Fiction
When she's not writing about high school students, she's teaching them AP and DE English. Kristen Grafton is a Florida native with an MFA in Popular Fiction & Publishing and an MA in English Rhetoric. She was a triple major in college. She has an unhealthy obsession with her cats and Taylor Swift. To learn more about Kristen Grafton, follow her on Twitter/X @KristenMGrafton, Instagram @kmgrafton1, and visit www.kristenmgrafton.com.
Attending Booksellers
Pressed is an independent bookstore and coffee shop located in downtown Lakeland, FL. Come explore our curated selection of new and used books, ranging in all interests and genres. We also offer a full service coffee bar with locally sourced coffee and baked goods. We are a gathering space for people in our community to work, read, study, and engage in meaningful conversation.
Visit their store at 213 E Bay St, Lakeland, FL 33801-4905
Inklings Bartow is a Book Shoppe full of new and used books, located in Bartow, FL. Their selection is wide as they have everything from records to thrillers and old editions of Tennyson poetry. Come see what they have to offer, you won't leave unhappy.
Visit their store at 160 S Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL.
Business Partners
Just Dance prides itself on emphasizing the spirit of dance & fine arts in all forms. We believe everyone can and should have the ability to dance regardless of your economic, physical or educational abilities.
Remember, "Smile It's Just Dancing!"
Premier Parties Rental Company will be providing the linens for this event. They are highly versatile in everything you will need to host a premier event. Call them for you next rental needs.
