Meet a bunch of authors in 60 minutes as they share their new books filled with invitations to adventure. Each author will be seated at a table to talk with a small group about their newest book. Every eight minutes the authors will rotate to a new table in our version of author speed-dating.

Education Room 211 (Kiva) (Seats 200)  
Sat, Mar 14, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Tracey Baptiste, Dusti Bowling, Karina Yan Glaser, Sara Goetter, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Julie Kagawa, Mari Mancusi, James Ponti, Natalie Riess, David A. Robertson
Moderators: Lauren Freedman, Holly Johnson
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, HarperCollins Children's Books

Adversity can take many forms in the lives of children as they face grief, violence, discrimination, plagues, financial ruin and physical challenges. Through courage and the power of connection, they are able to take action to face the unknown. Join four authors who thoughtfully consider children's responses when facing adversity.

Education Room 353 (Seats 92, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Dusti Bowling, Ernesto Cisneros, Karina Yan Glaser, Ruchira Gupta
Moderator: Mary L. Fahrenbruck
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Helios Education Foundation