Three critically acclaimed authors offer compelling World War II novels of war and resistance set in different regions of the world. Daniel Nayeri and Erin Entrada Kelly set their books in the less familiar settings of Iran and the Philippines, while Sara Pennypacker sets her book in the French resistance.

Education Room 353 (Seats 92, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 14, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Erin Entrada Kelly, Daniel Nayeri, Sara Pennypacker
Moderator: Ruth McKoy Lowery
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Helios Education Foundation

Two bestselling authors share their processes of creativity in writing middle grade novels and advice about writing in the time of AI. Tracey Baptiste is the author of The Jumbies series and Moko Magic series. Sara Pennypacker is the author of "Pax" and "The Lion's Run."

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Tracey Baptiste, Sara Pennypacker
Moderator: Kim Bussing
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Southside Community School