2022 Children’s and Teen Authors and Illustrators
Dan Abdo (author/illustrator, MG SciFi/Fantasy graphic novel) Barb the Last Berzerker (2021). www.danandjason.net
Lori Alexander (nonfiction). All in a Drop: How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World (2019); A Sporting Chance (2020). www.lorialexanderbooks.com
Charlie Jane Anders (author, YA SciFi). Victories Greater than Death (2021, pb, Unstoppable, Book 1). https://www.charliejaneanders.com/
Stephen Barr (author, picturebook). The Upside-Down Hat (2022). https://twitter.com/yikeslouise
Angeline Boulley (author, YA mystery). Firekeeper’s Daughter (2021pb). www.angelineboulley.com
David Bowles (author, YA/MG novels, graphic novels, picturebooks). The Witch Owl Parliament (2021); My Two Border Towns (2021); Rise of the Halfling King (2020pb). www.davidbowles.us
Dusti Bowling (author, MG realistic fiction). Across the Desert (2021); The Canyon’s Edge (2021). https://www.dustibowling.com/
Michael Buckley (author, MG fantasy). Finn and the Subatomic Slip and Slide (2022); Finn and the Time Traveling Pajamas (2021); Finn and the Intergalactic Lunchbox (2020). michaelbuckleywrites.com/
Matthew Burgess (author, picturebooks). Make Meatballs Sing: The Life and Art of Corita Kent (2021); Drawing on the Walls: A Story of Keith Haring (2020); Bird Boy (2021). www.matthewjohnburgess.com
Cathy Camper (author, graphic novels, picturebooks). Lowriders to the Rescue (2022); Ten Ways to Hear Snow (2020); Lowriders Blast from the Past (2018). www.cathycamper.com
Alexis Castellanos (author/illustrator, MG graphic novel). Isla to Island (2022). https://alexiscastellanos.com
e.E. Charlton-Trujillo (author, YA realistic fiction). Fat Angie: Homecoming (2021); Rebel Girl Revolution (2021); Fat Angie (pb, 2015). https://www.eecharlton-trujillo.com/
Josh Cochran (illustrator, nonfiction). Drawing on Walls: Story of Keith Haring (2020). www.joshcochran.com
Decur (author/illustrator, MG graphic novel). When You Look Up (2020). https://www.instagram.com/decur/
J. Elle (author, YA Fantasy). Ashes of Gold (2022); Wings of Ebony (2021). www.wingsofebony.com
Clothilde Ewing (author, picturebook). Stella Keeps the Sun Up (2022). www.clothildeewing.com
Adriana M. Garcia (illustrator, picturebooks). Where Wonder Grows (2022); Donde Las Maravillas Crecen (2022); All Around Us (2017); Por Toto Nuestro Alrededor (2019). www.adrianamjgarcia.com
Xelena González (author, picturebooks). Where Wonder Grows (2022); Donde Las Maravillas Crecen (2022); All Around Us (2017); Por Toto Nuestro Alrededor (2019). www.xelena.space
Kathleen Glasgow (author, YA realistic fiction). You’d Be Home Now (2021); Girl in Pieces (pb 2020); How We Make Friends with the Dark (2020). https://www.kathleenglasgowbooks.com/
Margaret Chiu Greanias (author, picturebook). Amah Faraway (2022). www.margaretgreanias.com
Margaret Peterson Haddix (author, MG fantasy/mystery). The School for Whatnots (2022); Greystone Secrets #1 The Strangers (2020 pb), #2 The Deceivers (2021 pb), #3 The Messengers (2021); The Remarkables (2020 pb). www.haddixbooks.com
Shannon Hale (author, picturebooks). Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn (2022); Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn (2020). www.shannonhale.com
John Hare (author/illustrator, picturebooks). Field Trip to Volcano Island (2022); Field Trip to the Ocean Deep (2020); Field Trip to the Moon (2022pb). www.johnhareart.com
Judith Heumann (YA author). Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution (2021). www.judithheumann.com
Joanna Ho (author, picturebooks). Eyes that Speak to the Stars (2022); Eyes that Kiss in the Corners (2021); Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma. (2021). www.joannahowrites.com
Lizz Huerta (author, YA fantasy). The Lost Dreamer (2022). www.lizzhuerta.com
Erin Entrada Kelly (author, MG realistic fiction). Those Kids from Fawn Creek (2022); Hello Universe (2020); Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey (2021). www.erinentradakelly.com
Rashin Kheiriyeh (author/illustrator picturebooks). The Shape of Home (2021); Gwendolyn’s Pet Garden (2021). https://www.rashinart.com/
Amy Kim Kibuishi (author/illustrator graphic novels). Rema Chronicles: Realm of the Blue Mist (2022). www.boltcityproductions.com
Bill Konigsberg (author, YA realistic fiction, LGBTQ+). The Bridge (2020); Destination Unknown (2022); The Music of What Happens (2020). www.,billkonigsberg.com
Réne Colato Laínez (author, picturebooks). We Play Soccer/jugamos al futbol (2022); Let’s be Friends/Seamos amigos (2021); My Shoes and I/Mis zapatos y yo (2019). www.renecolatolainez.com
Marie Lu (author, YA science fiction). Steelstriker (2021); Skyhunter (2021). https://marielu.com/
Kara McDowell (author YA realistic fiction/romance). This Might Get Awkward (2022); One Way or Another (2021). https://www.karajmcdowell.com/
Anna-Marie McLemore (author, YA fantasy/magical realism, LGBTQ+). Lakelore (2022); The Mirror Season (2021); Dark & Deepest Red, pb, 2021). http://author.annamariemclemore.com/
Yuyi Morales (author/illustrator, picturebooks). Bright Star (2021); Dreamers (2021pb); Niño Wrestles the World (2015) www.yuyimorales.com
De Nichols (artist/illustrator, MG/YA). Art of Protest: Creating, Discovering, and Activating Art for Your Revolution (2021). www.denichols.co
Jason Patterson (author/illustrator, MG SciFi/Fantasy graphic novel) Barb the Last Berzerker (2021). www.danandjason.net
Pham, LeUyen (illustrator, picturebooks). Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn (2022); Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn (2020). www.leuyenpham.com
Matt Phelan (author/illustrator MG novels and picturebooks). The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck (2022); Sweater Weather (2021); Knights vs The End (of Everything) (2020). www.mattphelan.com
Akshaya Raman (author, YA Fantasy/Romance). The Ivory Key (2022). www.Akshayaraman.com
Julian Randall (author, MG fantasy). Pilar Ramirez and the Escape from Zafa (2022). www.juliandavidrandall.com
Raúl the Third (author/illustrator, picturebooks/graphic novels). !Vamos! Let’s Cross the Bridge (2021); El Toro and Friends: Tag Team (2021); El Toro and Friends: Training Day (2021); Lowriders to the Rescue (2022. illustrator). www.raulthethird.com
Adam Rex (author/illustrator, picturebooks). Gladys the Magic Chicken (2021); On Account of the Gum (2020). www.adamrex.com/
Lilliam Rivera (author, YA SciFi/fantasy). We Light Up the Sky (2021); Never Look Back (2020). www.lilliamrivera.com
Mary Roach (author, MG non-fiction). Packing for Mars for Kids (2022). www.maryroach.net
Pam Muñoz Ryan (author, MG fantasy). SOLIMAR – The Sword of the Monarchs (2022); Mañanaland (2020); Esperanza Rising (2002pb). www.pammunozryan.com
Dan Santat (author/illustrator, picturebooks/graphic novels). Aquanaut (2022); Endlessly Ever After (2022). https://dansantat.tumblr.com
V. E. Schwab (author, YA dark fantasy/horror). Gallant (2022); This Savage Song (2020); Our Dark Duet (2020). www.vewschwab.com
Laura Vaccaro Seeger (author/illustrator, picturebooks). RED (2021); WHY (2019); BLUE (2018); GREEN (2012); Dog and Bear (2007); First the Egg (2007); Bully (2015 pb). www.studiolvs.com
Laurel Snyder (author, MG novels, picturebooks). Endlessly Ever After (2022); Charlie and the Mouse: Lost and Found (2021); www.laurelsnyder.com
Traci Sorell (author, picturebooks). Powwow Day (2022); We are Still Here! Native American Truths Everyone Should Know (2021); Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer (2021); We are Grateful/Otsaliheliga (2018). www.tracisorell.com
Tracy Subisak (illustrator, picturebooks). Amah Faraway (2022); Jenny Mei is Sad (2021). http://tracysubisak.com/
Mariko Tamaki (author, YA thrillers, LGBTQ+, graphic novels). Cold (2022); Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me (2019); This One Summer (2014pb). http://marikotamaki.blogspot.com
Padma Venkatraman (author, MG realistic fiction). Born Behind Bars (2021); The Bridge Home (2020pb). https://padmavenkatraman.com/
Kelly Yang (author, MG realistic fiction). New From Here (2022); Room to Dream (2021); Three Keys (2020); Front Desk (2019). www.kellyyang.com
Jaimal Yogis (author, MG graphic novel). The Awakening Storm (City of Dragons #1).
Brian Young (author, MG fantasy). Healer of the Water Monster (2021). https://brianlyoung.com/
Gracey Zhang (illustrator, picturebook). The Upside-Down Hat (2022); Lala’s Words (2021). www.gracey.zhang.com
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