April E. Lesher (she/her)

April Lesher is a children’s book author and teacher. She earned her master’s degree in English as a Second Language from Arizona State University and was named her school district’s Teacher of the Year in 2018. She lives in Mesa, Arizona, and her writing reflects her affinity for the cultures and languages of the 48th state. Her works include "The Cactus Dance / La Danza del Cactus" (2023), "How Many Javelinas? ¿Cuántos Jabalíes?" (2024), and "Brinca! Brinca! Jump! Jump!" (2025).

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Indie Authors ~ Children's Books

Indie Authors - Children's Books (Seats 6)  
Sun, Mar 16, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Authors: Jessica Chrismer, Leslie Colburn, April Lesher, Sharon Goldberg Mercado, Debi Novotny, Caylie Robertson

April Lesher Shares "How Many Javelinas?"

April Lesher will read aloud her book, How Many Javelinas?/ Cuantos Jabalies?

Story Blanket Tent (Seats 12)  
Sun, Mar 16, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Children

Author: April Lesher
Moderator: Seneca Miller

Alternative Routes to Publication: Tips for Authors

Many options exist for publication that range from working with a small press to self-publication. Join three authors who will share their experience and advice for publishing picturebooks, middle grade books, or young adult novels and discuss the pros and cons of these options.

Education Room 349 (Seats 48, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 16, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Multigenre
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Authors: Rick Ench, CJ Hosack, April Lesher, Guy Porfirio
Moderator: Anne Broyles

Book:

How Many Javelinas?/¿Cuántos Jabalíes?

Children
Lawley Enterprises LLC
June 2024
ISBN 9781960137005
32 pages
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