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.
| Where: | Education Room 353 (Seats 92, Wheelchair accessible)    |
| When: | Sun, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm |
| Signing area: | Signing Area - Children (following presentation)
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| Genre: | Children |
| Moderator: | Mary L. Fahrenbruck |
Dusti Bowling grew up, as her family will tell you, with her nose in a book. She currently lives in Arizona with her husband, three daughters, and a bunch of farm animals. Her books include, "The Beat I Drum," "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus," "The Canyon's Edge," and "Holding on for Dear Life....
Ernesto Cisneros was born and raised in Santa Ana, California, where he still teaches. He is the award-winning author of “Efrén Divided,” which received the Pura Belpré Children’s Author Award, and “Falling Short....
Karina Yan Glaser is the author of The New York Times bestselling Vanderbeekers series, "The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli" and "A Duet for Home," which received three starred reviews and has been nominated for more than a dozen awards....
Ruchira Gupta is an Emmy-winning journalist, founder of Apne Aap, and author of “The Freedom Seeker” and the award-winning “I Kick and I Fly.” An internationally recognized anti-trafficking activist, she helped establish the United Nation Trust Fund for Trafficking Survivors and the U....
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