Man's best friend can be an author's best friend, too! W. Bruce Cameron, J.A. Jance and David Rosenfelt all have featured dogs in their books. Today they will discuss what these characters bring to a story.

Modern Languages Room 350 (Seats 318, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 4, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Multigenre
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  

Panelists: W. Bruce Cameron, J. A. Jance, David Rosenfelt
Moderator: Margaret Mizushima

Two well-known authors invite children into a shared love of all things dogs. William Bruce Cameron is the author of the adult novel, "A Dog's Purpose," and a series of early chapter books, Puppy Tales, about rescue and special needs dogs. Katherine Applegate, the author of "The One and Only Ivan," has created a new early chapter book series, Doggo and Popper, about an older dog who is unsure about the energetic new puppy in his household.

Education Room 353 (Seats 92, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 5, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Children / Teens
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Katherine Applegate, W. Bruce Cameron
Moderator: T. Gail Pritchard