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.

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!

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.

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.

Cheryl Bannerman, Author

In celebration of her new release, The Gecko Without An Echo, Cheryl Bannerman would love to share the story of Earl the Squirrel and Tim the Gecko with your younger grades (K-3) in a special reading and discussion about the importance of embracing your creativity.

Annette Roberts-Murray, Children’s Author and Motivational Speaker

Annette Roberts-Murray is an author, wife, mother, and a principal of an elementary school in Stockton, California. She has two boys named Darius and Demetrius and two grandchildren named Mya and Chance

Teacher Terrel, Once Upon a Dance Author/Publisher

After decades of teaching dance to students of all ages, Teacher Terrel used her curriculum and expertise to publish kids’ dance books. During the pandemic, she partnered with her daughter, now a professional ballerina, to create the items she wished for as a mom and dance teacher.

Melissa Stoller, Children's Author

Melissa is a Blogger and Course Assistant for the Children’s Book Academy, a Regional Ambassador for The Chapter Book Challenge, a volunteer with SCBWI/MetroNY, and a founding member of The Book Meshuggenahs. She also interviews authors on her blog, This Writing Life, and offers book tips and resources.

Martha Joseph Watts, Children's Author, Educational Consultant, Non-Fiction Writer, Writing Instructor

Dr. Martha Joseph Watts is an author of educational non-fiction resources, and children’s fiction. She developed the Writing to Respond (WTR) process as an approach to teach writing across disciplines to grades K-12 students. She authored and published texts, workbooks, charts, and other tactile resources to facilitate the process. As a writer of children’s fiction, under the pen name, Aunty Marcella, she focuses on themes of resilience, perseverance, determination, and effective social interaction.

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