Wagner Lloyd
Megan Wagner Lloyd is the Eisner-nominated writer of bestselling and award winning graphic novels and other books for kids. Megan’s graphic novels ALLERGIC and SQUISHED, co-created with illustrator Michelle Mee Nutter, have won numerous state readers’ choice awards, in addition to both being instant indie bestsellers. ALLERGIC was nominated for an Eisner award and named […]
Erdely
In addition to being a published author, Ashley Erdely is an educator, writer, devoted parent, and passionate nature enthusiast. She grew up on a 130-acre llama ranch in Northern Michigan, where having llamas as best friends felt completely normal. Her childhood was shaped by camping trips and visits to national parks across the country—experiences that […]
Salomon
Nadia Salomon is an award-winning journalist. She holds a journalism and public policy degree from Emerson College. She is the author of the award-winning bedtime picture book, Goodnight Ganesha illustrated by Poonam Mistry. It is a Bank Street Best Children’s Book, an ALSC Día Selection, and NCTEWow Poetry Honor book. A Voice of Hope is […]
Chase
Co-founder of the award-winning blog, The Brown Bookshelf, Paula Chase is a longtime Inclusion advocate for diversifying the type of fiction featuring Black characters that’s highlighted among educators, librarians and parents. Chase was the 2021 recipient of the Assembly on Literature for Adolescents (ALAN) Konigsberg Award for her advocacy. She is the author of ten […]
Erebia
Federico Erebia is a retired physician, woodworker, author, poet, and illustrator. He received the 2024 Lambda Literary Exceptional New Writer Award. His debut novel, Pedro & Daniel (Levine Querido 2023), received numerous awards, starred reviews, and other commendations. His work is included in Just YA, an Anthology for grades 7-12. He is on the SCBWI […]
Wedlick
Seina Wedlick is an African-American children’s book author based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She enjoys writing diverse stories infused with her culture and traditions and pulls inspiration for her books from her life. Seina is the author of Naming Ceremony (Abrams Kids, Spring 2023), The Night Market (Random House, Fall 2024) which received […]
Brooks
Nick Brooks is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and musician from Washington, DC. He’s a 2020 graduate of USC’s MFA Film/TV Production program, with his films earning him both the prestigious George Lucas Scholar Award and the James Bridges and Jack Larson Award for Writing and Directing. His films have been recognized by film festivals across […]
Harris
New York Times bestselling children’s poet Chris Harris is the author of the acclaimed poetry collections I’m Just No Good at Rhyming and My Head Has a Bellyache. Chris is the author of several picture books as well, including The Alphabet’s Alphabet with Dan Santat and the YouTube smash hit If You Laugh, I’m Starting This […]
Hoffman
Sarah & Ian Hoffman are the authors of Jacob’s New Dress, Jacob’s Room To Choose, Jacob’s School Play: Starring He, She, and They!, and Jacob’s Missing Book. Their books have won numerous awards, including the #72 spot on the ALA’s list of the Top 100 Most Banned Books of the Decade. Sarah (she/her) & Ian […]
Marcks
Ira Marcks is the award-winning cartoonist behind the creepy kid mysteries Shark Summer, Spirit Week and the upcoming Snake School. His books have been recommended by The New York Times, appeared on ‘Best of the Year’ list for the American Library Association, received a Gold Selection from the Junior Library Guild, as well as Maryland’s […]
