When faced with fear and separation, characters need courage to be able to move forward in coping with their fears. The characters in these picture books deal with the danger of wildfire, an ill relative and a city under surveillance. Each finds within themselves the bravery that comes from compassion and connection.

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 4, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Children / Teens
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Matthew Cordell, Carmen Agra Deedy, Dan Yaccarino
Moderator: Janelle Mathis

Enjoy a story read aloud by an author/illustrator as Matthew Cordell shares his new book, "Evergreen."

Story Blanket Tent (Seats 12)  
Sat, Mar 4, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Children / Teens

Panelist: Matthew Cordell
Moderator: Stephanie McAndrews

Matthew Cordell will do a pen and ink demonstration of the process he uses in creating illustrations for his books and share examples from his books of different techniques with pen and ink. He will also invite participants to try out pen and ink. Matthew is the award-winning illustrator of "Evergreen," "Bear Island" and "Wolf in the Snow."

Education Room 437 (Seats 65, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 4, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Children / Teens
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelist: Matthew Cordell
Moderators: Magdalena Castillo-Cockrum, Ray Martens

Visual narratives use only visual images to powerfully tell a story. The voice in these books is found in the visual images rather than in words. In this session, three creators of wordless books, who range from a Caldecott winner to first-time creators, share their strategies for creating a strong voice for characters through visual images.

Education Room 333 (Seats 44, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 5, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Children / Teens
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Matthew Cordell, Daniel Vandever, Balint Zsako
Moderator: Magdalena Castillo-Cockrum