Nonfiction that engages readers goes far beyond facts to tell stories and raise critical life-changing issues. Four authors share their strategies for researching and writing books about climate change, space exploration, basketball, and baseball.
| Where: | Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)    |
| When: | Sat, Mar 14, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm |
| Signing area: | Signing Area - Children (following presentation)
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| Genre: | Children |
| Moderator: | Janelle Mathis |
Anne Broyles is the award-winning author of “I’m Gonna Paint: Ralph Fasanella, Artist of the People,” “Priscilla and the Hollyhocks,” and the Arturo series. Her newest book, “Eating to Save the Planet: How Veganism Helps Fight Climate Change,” is part of the Books for a Better Earth series....
Cynthia Levinson is the award-winning author of numerous nonfiction books for young readers and the winner of the Robert F. Sibert Medal, the Carter G. Woodson Book Award, the Jane Addams Book Award, and an NAACP Image Award honor....
Kadir Nelson is the award winning illustrator of many celebrated books for young readers, including “The Undefeated,” a Caldecott Medal recipient, “We Are the Ship,” a Coretta Scott King Author Award, Illustrator Honor, and Sibert Medal, and “Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom,” a Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King Award, and NAACP Image Award....
John Parra is an award-winning, best-selling artist, illustrator, author, and educator, celebrated for his vibrant, Latino-themed children’s picture books and distinctive commercial artwork. His recent titles include the inspired biography "¡Viva Valenzuela!: Fernandomania Erupts in Los Angeles," which tells the story of legendary Mexican baseball pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, and "This Moment Is Special: A Día de Muertos Story," a heartfelt exploration of mindfulness through family and tradition....
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