It's hard to dream big in an uncertain world but dreams bring hope and the possibility of change. Dreams can involve Captain America and realizing a superhero can look like you, communicating with orcas through music, and helping others better their lives. Even small actions can create big changes.
Where: | Education Room 353 (Seats 92, Wheelchair accessible) ![]() ![]() ![]() |
When: | Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm |
Signing area: | Signing Area - Children (following presentation)
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Genre: | Children |
Moderator: | Ruth McKoy Lowery |
Sponsor: | Session made possible courtesy of Helios Education Foundation |
Monica Brown is an award-winning author of more than 30 multicultural picturebooks, including "Waiting for the Biblioburro," "Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match" and "Frida and her Animalitos." Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post and NPR, and she has received two Américas Awards and a Christopher Award....
Kwame Mbalia is a No. 1 New York Times best-selling author of the Tristan Strong series and the publisher of "Freedom Fire," an imprint of Disney Hyperion devoted to stories about the Black diaspora by Black creators that includes his Jax Freeman series....
Zachariah O'Hora is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and author best known for his bold, vibrant style and heartwarming stories about friendship and individuality. His recent books include "Whalesong: The True Story of the Musician Who Talked to Orcas," "Copydog," and "Who Wet My Pants?" He is the show creator of PBS KIDS Carl the Collector, an animated show about a racoon on the spectrum, and the creator of the Gear Guard Yeti for Rivian electric vehicles....
Nikkolas Smith is an Artivist, picturebook author and Hollywood film illustrator. He is the author-illustrator of "The Artivist," "The Golden Girls of Rio" and "My Hair Is Poofy & That’s Okay....