Join the Middle Grade Reading Ambassadors for a conversation with Ruchira Gupta about "The Freedom Seeker," a riveting story about love, hope and survival as a family flees targeted violence in their homeland of India to attempt crossing the border into Arizona.

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelist: Ruchira Gupta
Moderator: Rebecca Ballenger
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Southside Community School, Colleen Gavin

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