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When you see someone put in the work, write with heart and intention and show up for others, you can’t help but root for them. Our honoree today, Sandra Headen, is a friend and inspiration. Witnessing her determination and commitment to being a children’s book author has filled me with pride. What a joy to [ Read the full article… ]
Yesenia Moises is an Afro-Latina author, illustrator, and toy designer. She uses her colorful illustrations and whimsical designs to create wonder and magic for young readers. In addition to her original Picture Book Stella’s Stellar Hair, she also serves as illustrator for Tennis Olympian Serena Williams, and The Adventures of Qai Qai series. Her work [ Read the full article… ]
Van G. Garret is a poet, children’s book author, and educator. He brings these three aspects of himself together to bring delightful picture books–and educator guides for fellow children’s book creators–to life. Bio Van G. Garrett is the author of Kicks, his debut picture book, Juneteenth, and Specs. An acclaimed poet, he won the Poetry Question National Chapbook [ Read the full article… ]
Marti Dumas is a mom, teacher, and creative entrepreneur from New Orleans. An expert in childhood literacy, Marti has worked with children and teachers across the country for the last 15 years to promote an early love of reading both in and out of the classroom. Her best-selling Jaden Toussaint, the Greatest series combines literacy with STEM skills, and humor, and adds much-needed diversity to the children’s chapter book landscape. Her series, The Secret [ Read the full article… ]
I first met Rob as a fellow-Bay Area (CA) creative, and quickly came to admire his boundless energy and unwavering commitment to his community. He has worked with other Bay Area children’s book creators to organize the Social Justice Children’s Book Fair in Oakland, California– an annual book fair, held in December and designed to [ Read the full article… ]
Anne Wynter is the author of multiple board books and picture books, including So Many Years, Everybody in the Red Brick Building, Patrick and the Not So Perfect Party, and Nell Plants a Tree, which won the Ezra Jack Keats Award and the Golden Kite Award and was selected as the 2023 Texas Great Read. [ Read the full article… ]
My journey to publishing King of the Neuroverse was largely a result of fortunate timing and strong collaboration. I had mentioned to my agent that I was interested in writing a young adult novel rooted in my lived experience with ADHD. After I shared a few sample chapters, we developed the materials together and proposed the book. The response was immediate and enthusiastic, and once the project was underway, the book poured out of me quickly.
With eight published picture books on the shelves and counting illustrator Jenin Mohammed is as prolific as she is talented. We are thrilled to celebrate her as our Day 3 honoree! The Journey: My Path to Publishing My path to publishing started as early as high school. I knew I wanted to be an artist [ Read the full article… ]