Authors against Book Bans
From 2021 to 2023, PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans recorded 5,894 instances of book bans across 41 states and 247 public school districts. The bans show no sign of slowing down, and they’re disproportionately aimed at authors of…
Stories for the Littlest Readers
This is exactly what your little ones want when they say “read me a story.” Delightful, beautifully illustrated board books, perfect for the youngest kids who love to be read to, bring to life the wonder and mystery of mommy’s pregnant…
Heart of Family
Family is forever, and three picture-book authors show us exactly why and how, with heartwarming stories centered on the familial love and bonding to be found in everything from chores to spelling bees to bedtime stories. With Lori Sugarman-Li…
The Body is Not an Apology: Radical Answers with Sonya Renee Taylor and Cinnamongirl
An empowering conversation with one of the world’s most inspirational activists and thought leaders writing and speaking today. You’ll want to bring your daughters, sons, their friends, and your friends to hear the radically powerful message…
Food and Culture
What more delicious and kid-friendly way to learn about culture and fellowship than through food? Three authors and foodies explore the intersections between food, fun, and belonging: Robert Liu-Trujillo (author of the gorgeously wholesome picture…
So Many Books
So many books you won’t know where to start—and that’s a good problem to have, both for these prolific authors and their eager readers! Featuring the award-winning Deborah Hopkinson, author of Trim Saves the Day and sixty-nine other books…
Storytime: Corazon
Joe Cepeda (Best Worst Camp Out Ever and Rafa Counts on Papa) an award-winning illustrator of more than thirty books for children; Monica Mancillas (How to Speak in Spanglish); and Michael Genhart (Spanish is the Language of My Family) come…
Story Time: Express Yourself
Joyful, unapologetic self-expression is the name of the game for this storytime session. Carina Ho (Mighty Mara) gives us a dauntless little girl determined to dance despite her disability and her classmates’ skepticism; Hadley Davis introduces…
Incredible Animal Adventures
If your little ones love animals (and who doesn’t?), you can’t miss this storytelling session featuring some of the funniest, cutest, cleverest animal-centric picture books around that’ll have your kids entranced. With Megan Mcdonald …
Our Earth
Our kids are inheriting the earth, and it’s never too soon to start cultivating their appreciation, protectiveness, and love for the wild places and creatures that make it so magical. This dazzling session brings together Academy Award winning…