Anne L. Broyles

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Anne Broyles is the award-winning author of “I’m Gonna Paint: Ralph Fasanella, Artist of the People,” “Priscilla and the Hollyhocks,” and the Arturo series. Her newest book, “Eating to Save the Planet: How Veganism Helps Fight Climate Change,” is part of the Books for a Better Earth series. Scholastic is publishing her young adult historical novel “Words Spoken True,” inspired by a Cherokee girl’s real-life journey on the Trail of Tears.

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Awards: Oregon Book Award for Children's Literature, Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, Bank Street College's The Best Children's Books of the Year, International Latino Book Award

Communities: UA alum

Researching & Writing Engaging Nonfiction

Nonfiction that engages readers goes far beyond facts to tell stories and raise critical life-changing issues. Four authors share their strategies for researching and writing books about climate change, space exploration, basketball, and baseball.

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 14, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Anne Broyles, Cynthia Levinson, Kadir Nelson, John Parra
Moderator: Janelle Mathis

Tohono O'odham Culture and Life

The author, illustrator, and publisher of two picture books about everyday life for Tohono O'odham children share their books and the story behind their efforts to publish these books as a way to preserve O'odham culture, history and language. In addition, they share future projects.

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Husi Cázares, Kerrie Ann Cázares, Linda Laird
Moderator: Anne Broyles

Books:

Eating to Save the Planet

Children
Candlewick Press
May 2025
ISBN 9780823452262
128 pages
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