AUDITORIUM
Mandel Public Library, Third Floor
411 Clematis St.
Events
10 a.m.
Panel: "Neverland, I Don't Want to Grow Up!"
Description: Why do authors choose to write for children? The inhabitants of Neverland could tell you – because who wants to grow up? Explore the world of children’s literature through the eyes of those who create it. Just take a ride up the elevator to the third floor – unless, of course, you have some pixie dust!
Authors: Paul Griffin, Stephen Kozan, James Ponti, Aaron Reynolds
Moderator: Erica Perl
Description: Why do authors choose to write for children? The inhabitants of Neverland could tell you – because who wants to grow up? Explore the world of children’s literature through the eyes of those who create it. Just take a ride up the elevator to the third floor – unless, of course, you have some pixie dust!
Authors: Paul Griffin, Stephen Kozan, James Ponti, Aaron Reynolds
Moderator: Erica Perl
11 a.m.
Panel: "LOL"
Description: Friends - authors have them, just like you! Sometimes they’re even other authors. We’ll get to laugh out loud with these writers as we explore friendships.
Authors: Paul Griffin, James Ponti, Tyler Whitesides
Moderator: J.J. Howard
Description: Friends - authors have them, just like you! Sometimes they’re even other authors. We’ll get to laugh out loud with these writers as we explore friendships.
Authors: Paul Griffin, James Ponti, Tyler Whitesides
Moderator: J.J. Howard
12 p.m.
Panel "The Real Deal"
Description: Join us as we discuss real books for real kids. These books could really happen – and maybe did! Explore stories that depict your world, both past and present, with the authors who write them.
Authors: Pablo Cartaya, Stephen Kozan, Erica Perl
Moderator: Harvey Oyer
Description: Join us as we discuss real books for real kids. These books could really happen – and maybe did! Explore stories that depict your world, both past and present, with the authors who write them.
Authors: Pablo Cartaya, Stephen Kozan, Erica Perl
Moderator: Harvey Oyer
1 p.m.
Panel: "The Craft of Writing"
Description: Do you dream of writing your own book? Come learn tricks of the trade from these accomplished authors. All aspiring writers, whether young or young at heart, will get tools for their literary toolbox, and learn what it really takes to write.
Authors: Susan Beattie, Edwidge Danticat, Donna Gephart
Moderator: Michael Patrick O'Neill
Description: Do you dream of writing your own book? Come learn tricks of the trade from these accomplished authors. All aspiring writers, whether young or young at heart, will get tools for their literary toolbox, and learn what it really takes to write.
Authors: Susan Beattie, Edwidge Danticat, Donna Gephart
Moderator: Michael Patrick O'Neill
2 p.m.
Panel: "Building Worlds & Breaking Them Down"
Description: How do authors build the worlds that their stories inhabit? Come talk fantasy and the power of imagination with these creative writers who build worlds like no other.
Authors: Brigid Kemmerer, Makiia Lucier, Tyler Whitesides
Moderator: Special Guest
Description: How do authors build the worlds that their stories inhabit? Come talk fantasy and the power of imagination with these creative writers who build worlds like no other.
Authors: Brigid Kemmerer, Makiia Lucier, Tyler Whitesides
Moderator: Special Guest
3 p.m.
Panel: "It's NOT an Issue!"
Description: Stories aren’t issues. Books aren’t issues. Come talk book banning, facing tough criticism, and the importance of focusing on the brave humanity in stories we read.
Authors: Donna Gephart, Shaun David Hutchinson, Aisha Saeed, Jeff Zentner
Moderator: Claire Salmon
Description: Stories aren’t issues. Books aren’t issues. Come talk book banning, facing tough criticism, and the importance of focusing on the brave humanity in stories we read.
Authors: Donna Gephart, Shaun David Hutchinson, Aisha Saeed, Jeff Zentner
Moderator: Claire Salmon
