New York Times Bestseller Scott Westerfeld will appear at Otakon 2024.

Scott Westerfeld is the author of twelve New York Times bestsellers, including the multimillion-selling “Uglies” series. Published in thirty-five languages and loved by generations of young readers, “Uglies” has been adapted as a feature film starring Joey King, streaming on Netflix in late 2024. The New York Times called the novels, “A masterpiece of popular art.”

Westerfeld is also known for the “Leviathan” trilogy, a seminal work in the steampunk genre. Published in more than twenty countries, all three books are being adapted as an anime series by Studio Orange in Japan, streaming on Netflix worldwide in 2025.

Westerfeld’s books have won many awards, including the Philip K. Dick (Special Citation), Indie Choice, and Locus, and been named New York Times Notable and ALA Best Books of the Year. His work has also won the Victorian Premier’s, Aurealis, and Ditmar awards in Australia, and the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire in France.

Otakon 2024 will be held from August 2 to August 4 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.