Bestselling authors of chapter books featuring girls of color share their strategies for writing books about girls who stand strong but are also full of insecurities as they grow up in an uncertain world. From Bree and Ellie to Jo Jo Makoons, Gabby Torres, and Lola Levine, how do authors write her world?

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Monica Brown, Angela Dominguez, Leah Johnson, Dawn Quigley
Moderator: Desirée Cueto

Angela Dominguez will read aloud her picturebook, "I Want More/Quiero Mas!"

Story Blanket Tent (Seats 12)  
Sat, Mar 15, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Children

Panelist: Angela Dominguez
Moderator: BAAC Will Fill 1

Calling all fans of graphic novels, join three master cartoonists who write and illustrate graphic novels that range from Dino Poets to The Baby-Sitter Club and the challenges of social media and being the new kid in school. Graphic novels rule the world!

Education 211 (Seats 200)  
Sun, Mar 16, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Tom Angleberger, Angela Dominguez, Gale Galligan
Moderator: Elizabeth O'Donnell

Join Adam Rex for a fun draw-off as illustrators compete to create quick drawings based on suggestions from Adam and the audience.

Education 211 (Seats 200)  
Sun, Mar 16, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Tom Angleberger, Angela Dominguez, Gale Galligan, Eliza Kinkz, Loren Long, Bob Shea
Moderator: Adam Rex