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

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of HarperCollins Children's Books and their goal to publish the best in books for children. Join bestselling authors to explore their love of books, their stories of how they became authors, and their experiences as authors. This is a celebration not to miss!

Education Room 211 (Kiva) (Seats 200)  
Sun, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Multigenre
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Katherine Applegate, Raúl Third, Tiffany D. Jackson, Erin Entrada Kelly, Cynthia Leitich Smith
Moderator: Lisa Morris-Wilkey
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, HarperCollins Children's Books