Tabitha Flax – Children's book author, artist, global speaker

Tabitha Flax is a children's author passionate about celebrating individuality, embracing differences, and fostering connections. Inspired by the joys and challenges of raising her own identical twin boys, Tabitha's stories bring a unique perspective to children's literature, creating inclusive spaces where twins and their families feel seen, understood, and celebrated. Her debut book, Ollie and Sam: Not Two of a Kind, explores themes of self-confidence, teamwork, and the importance of being true to oneself. Tabitha's writing reflects her dedication to helping children discover the magic of being themselves while learning the value of standing together.

Kimberley Lovato – Children's book author and travel journalist

Ciao Amici! My book, PISA LOVES BELLA, stars Bella, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. She's been happily leaning in her piazza for hundreds of years until one day she overhears some unkind words about her unusual appearance. She changes in a way that has her friends and visitors worried their treasured landmark will never be the same again. What will she do?

Shain Stodt - Children's book author and illustrator, speaker

David Hillman, Author, Illustrator, Publisher of Picture books! My goal for a visit is to engage and have fun! Starting with a little bit of my background, who I am, what I do, why I do it, and what exactly is a picture book. Explaining what it takes to create a book, taking them through the step-by-step process, and then taking any questions.

Sabinah Adewole - Children’s Author, Poet

Sabinah Adewole is a member of the Barking Foxes poetry group, the National Poetic library UK, a member of the Society of Authors UK, The Haiku Society of America and the Christian independent Publishing Agency -CIPA. Topics I share include: My writing career, what inspires my writing, my children’s books, my passion for letting children ‘believe in themselves’, how you can become an author, and reciting some of my poems.

Jodi Dee - Children’s Author, Motivational Speaker, SEL

Author Jodi Dee offers free week-long lesson plans for all her picture book stories, and will speak on those themes or do a writing workshop! Her books touch themes on of self-love and awareness, energy, self-confidence, and empowerment, targeting SEL curriculums.

David Hillman – Publisher, Creative Director, Author, Illustrator

David Hillman, Author, Illustrator, Publisher of Picture books! My goal for a visit is to engage and have fun! Starting with a little bit of my background, who I am, what I do, why I do it, and what exactly is a picture book. Explaining what it takes to create a book, taking them through the step-by-step process, and then taking any questions.

Miki Taylor – Children's Author, Publisher

My professional career includes 14+ years as an award-winning travel agency owner, 25+ years in the accounting industry, and now, a best-selling, award winning fantabulous children’s author. I have always dreamed of writing children’s books and changing lives, but the timing was never right until now.

Kitty Felde – children's author, professional speaker, podcaster

Award-winning public radio journalist, writer, podcaster, and TEDx speaker Kitty Felde covered Capitol Hill for nearly a decade, explaining how government works to grownups. Now, she explains it to kids in a series of mystery novels and podcasts called THE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES. Kitty was named LA Radio Journalist of the Year three times by the LA Press Club and Society of Professional Journalists. She hosts the award-winning Book Club for Kids podcast, named one of the top 10 kidcasts in the world by "The Times" of London.

Preethi Saravanakumar, Children's Author, Poetry, Nonfiction

Preethi Saravanakumar is a software developer by profession. Writing poetry remains her major passion; she also writes children’s literature.

Jeffrey Lindberg, Children's illustrator/author

Children’s illustrator Jeffrey Lindberg has created beautiful painterly illustrations for all genres of children’s books. Once a longtime resident of Brooklyn who visited Coney Island from time to time, this magical place provided him the idea to author a children’s book.

Laura Skidmore - Author

Laura Skidmore is an imaginative author of both children's fiction and general fiction who loves rhyming, adventure, and heart-warming stories!

Dr. Artika Tyner, Children's Author, Professional Speaker

Dr. Artika Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, a civil rights attorney, a sought-after speaker, and an advocate for justice. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is the founder of the Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.

Mishel Williams, Children's Book Author

Mishel Williams, M.Ed, Children's Book Author, is the creator and author of Little Z and Firefly. She is a children's mental health advocate and educator. Working to inspire wellness strategies for all!

Daniel Jude Miller – author, illustrator, graphic designer, web creator, publisher

Hello! Do you know what's better than an author visit? An author, illustrator, graphic designer, web creator and publisher visit! And that's where I come in because I have all of those jobs. But more importantly, I love sharing what I do do with young students and inspiring them to begin their own creative journey.

Mark Tiffany, Author

Mark Tiffany is a Los Angeles-based author that has published two children’s books about his Maltese puppies, Carter and Jack. Titled The Green-eyed Monster in a Maltese Suit and He’s Not A Pig; He’s My Brother, these works make clear that the love of a dog will prevail when confronted with the most challenging circumstances of dog ownership.

Lotus Kay, Youth children's book author, writer, songwriter

Lotus Kay is a youth writer, singer/songwriter and children’s book author. Her writings have been published in various outlets such as Thrive Global, Green Child Magazine, Light of Consciousness, Kindness Magazine, and many others.

Priya Pasumarthy, Children's Author

Priya Pasumarthy is an award-winning author of Our Little Promise (2022) and Halloween At Luke's (2019) and resides in the Bay Area in California with her family. She won a Purple Dragonfly Book Award for Our Little Promise (2022) and a Royal Dragonfly Book Award for Halloween At Luke's (2019). She holds a Master of Science Degree in Marine Biology.

Kellie Ingram, Children's Author

Kellie Ingram enjoys reading to young people and adults. Her repertoire is wide since she writes fiction and non-fiction. Her fiction titles include middle-grade stories about new experiences and friendship.

Xolani Kacela, author, professional speaker, reader, blogger, podcaster, radio host

I enjoy reading to young people and adults. My repertoire is wide since I write fiction and non-fiction. My fiction titles include middle-grade stories about new experiences and friendship.

Jayne M. Rose-Vallee, Award-winning children's author, independent publisher, and seasoned presenter

Jayne Rose-Vallee is an author and publisher of many award-winning picture books. She grew up on a farm in Battle Creek, Michigan, where her mother's love of poetry and quick-witted humor sparked an early appreciation for good rhymes.

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