Matt de la Peña

Matt de la Peña is the Newbery Medal-winning author of "Last Stop on Market Street." He is also the author of the award-winning picture books "Carmela Full of Wishes," "Love" and "A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis" and seven critically-acclaimed young-adult novels. He teaches creative writing and visits schools and colleges throughout the country. His newest book is "Milo Imagines the World," illustrated by Christian Robinson 

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Awards: Newbery Medal

Taking Another Look: Story and Imagination

Four award-winning creators of picture books talk about their process of collaborating with each other. Each superstar pair has just published their third book together around the power of imagination and story.

Helios Education Foundation Children/Teen Stage (Seats 1000)
Sat, Mar 6, 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Children / Teens
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Panelists: Matthew Cordell, Matt de la Peña, Christian Robinson, Philip Stead
Moderator: Cyndi Giorgis