When faced with fear and separation, characters need courage to be able to move forward in coping with their fears. The characters in these picture books deal with the danger of wildfire, an ill relative and a city under surveillance. Each finds within themselves the bravery that comes from compassion and connection.
| Where: | Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)    |
| When: | Sat, Mar 4, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| Signing area: | Signing Area - Children (following presentation)
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| Genre: | Children / Teens |
| Moderator: | Janelle Mathis |
Matthew Cordell has illustrated many books for children including works of poetry, novels, and picture books. He has also illustrated and written numerous books himself including "Evergreen," the Cornbread and Poppy series and "Wolf in the Snow," which was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 2018....
Carmen Agra Deedy, is an award-winning author of fifteen books for young readers, including "The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!," "Martina the Beautiful Cockroach," "Rita and Ralph’s Rotten Day" and "14 Cows for America," a New York Times Bestseller....
Children the world over know Dan Yaccarino's children's books and award-winning animated series. In addition to his own stories, Yaccarino's bold, stylized illustrations add wit and energy to the work of such distinguished authors as Margaret Wise Brown, Jack Prelutsky and Kevin Henkes....
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