Today's readers are asking for shorter and more interactive books. Erin and Jasmine have a new series, The Last Resort, which uses interactive elements accessed by smartphones. They talk about this series plus other recent books they are publishing and how they are considering today's readers in these books.

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Erin Entrada Kelly, Jasmine Warga
Moderator: Dima Masri
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Southside Community School

These compelling tales of animals at risk place animals in situations of risk and courage. Katherine Applegate introduces Ruby, the youngest elephant in an animal sanctuary, while Jasmine Warga shares a friendship between a cheetah and a rescue dog and Michael Sampson tells the tale of a dog who loses his family and journeys to find his place.

Education Room 353 (Seats 92, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 14, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Katherine Applegate, Michael Sampson, Jasmine Warga
Moderator: Hilary Taber
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Helios Education Foundation, Joseph and Michelle Millstone