Leia L Barrett (she/her)

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Dr. Leia Barrett is a children's book author based out of Kansas City. For more than a decade she worked in the nonprofit sector, first as a Director of Education for the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra where she created family programming for more than 65,000 families annually. Today she uses her nonprofit experience to educate, advocate, and fundraise for rescues and shelters. Her newest book, "The Odd Dog," has received several accolades, including being named a finalist for the Wishing Shelf Awards, a second place IPPY Award and a Kirkus Star. 

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Indie Author Experience - Children's Pavilion

Indie Authors - Children's Books (Seats 6)  
Sun, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Authors: Leia Barrett, Jennie Hedges, April Lesher, Lisa McGraw, Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford, Sheena Sharma

Leia Barrett Shares "The Odd Dog"

Leia Barrett shares her picturebook, "The Odd Dog" about a stray dog learning to live with a family.

Story Blanket Tent (Seats 12)  
Sun, Mar 15, 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Children

Author: Leia Barrett
Moderator: BAAC Will Fill 1

Alternative Routes to Publication: Tips for Authors

Many options exist for publication that range from working with a small press to self-publication. Join four authors who will share their experience and advice for publishing picture books, middle grade books, or young adult novels and discuss the pros and cons of these options.

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Children

Authors: Leia Barrett, Antonio Farias, Ariel Strobel, Niki Tilicki
Moderator: Sharon Skinner
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Southside Community School

Book:

The Odd Dog

Children
Stories by Leia
February 2025
ISBN 9781736710340
40 pages
The author will make this book available for sale at the Author Pavilion during the Festival.