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Vermette, Katherena
“Katherena Vermette (She/her/hers) is a Red River Metis (Michif) writer from Treaty 1 territory, the heart of the metis Nation. She has worked in poetry, novels, children’s literature, and film.” (Katherena Vermette)
Wada, Rachel
"Rachel Wada was raised between Japan and Hong Kong and is currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia. She has created illustrations for magazines, newspapers, advertising and even a mural." (lerner books)
Yang, Kalia Kao
“Kao Kalia Yang is a Hmong-American writer. She is the author of the memoirs The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir, The Song Poet, and Somewhere in the Unknown World. Yang is also the author of the children’s books A map Into the World, The Shared…
Passchier, Anne
Anne Passchier is an illustrator who has focused on inclusivity, positivity and LGBTQIA+ advocacy. They have received several awards and recognitions for their work as an illustrator. (annepasschier.com)
Ralli, Jessica
“Jessica Ralli is the coordinator of early literacy programs at Brooklyn Public Library. She is also an author who advocates for early literacy and play-based learning. In 2020, she was the recipient of the Library Journal Movers and Shakers Award…
Madison, Megan
“Megan Madison is an early childhood educator, scholar and activist based in New York City. In addition to early childhood education, she works as an author and trainer facilitating anti-oppression workshops for teachers and families"…
O'Brien, Tim
Tim O'Brien is an illustrator and artist. He notably illustrated Suzanne Collins' trilogy, The Hunger Games. The Paier College of Art graduate is a Hamilton King Award winner. HisTimemagazine covers can be found in the National Portrait Gallery of…
Collins, Suzanne
Suzanne Collins began her career as a children's television show writer then an author. Collins is an award winning author which inlcude the 2016 Authors Guild Award for Distingushed Service to the Literary Community, the 2008 CYBIL Award for Fantasy…
Aleman, Daniel
Daniel Aleman is a McGill University graduate. Indivisible is his first novel.
Mbalia, Kwame (author)
Kwame is a New York Timesbest-selling author working under Rick Riordan Presents and Disney/Hyperion. He lives in North Carolina and also works as a pharmacist.
Pham, LeUyen (illustrator)
Award winning and critically acclaimed illustrator of hundreds of childrens books. Born in Vietnam, LeUyen atteneded law school for two years before being noticed by the art department. Among illustrations, LeUyen also worked for DreamWorks Studios.
Ramsey, Dominique
Passionate about animals, nature, and whimsical-mystery storytelling, Ramsey is an award-winning illustrator and designer who specializes in animal art. Her art mostly focuses on symbolism and explores many important themes such as culture and…
Look, Lenore (author)
Making her own picture books since childhood, Lenore found her love of storytelling at a very young age. After her career as a journalist, she started writing childrens books such as the Alvin Ho series.
De La Cruz, Melissa
Melissa De La Cruz is a New York Times Bestselling author and is an award winning novelist for all ages. Melissa has wanted to write since she was 11 years old and has written many different YA series since she started writing. She graduated from…
Yancey, Rick
Rick Yancey is an American writer of suspense, fantasy, and science fiction YA books. He attended Florida Southern College with a major in Communications and transferred a year later to Florida State University and then proceeded to graduate from…
Warnes, Tim
Tim has had a long-time passion for illustrating since childhood and currently drawings inspiration from volunteering at the local school his children go to. He also occasionally writes under the pseudonym “Lily Moon” which allows him to express new…
Hepworth, Amelia
Amelia resides in London, England where she enjoys her private life with her partner, little boy and two elderly dogs. She enjoys daydreaming in the garden to help inspire her writing
Popović, Lana
Lana Popovic is an author and literary agent. She studied both psychology and literature at Yale University, studied Law at Boston University, and then graduated from Emerson College with a master’s degree in publishing and writing. Popovic also…
Tags: literary agent; woman (author)
Roberts, David
David Roberts is an English new york times best-selling illustrator who is known for depicting diverse characters in his own unique style as well participated in PROUD an anthology of short stories and poetry created by lgbq+ authors who were paired…
Beaty, Andrea
Andrea Beaty’s family ran a grocery store in Benton, Illinois where she developed a love for reading mystery books. After attending Southern Illinois University for computer science where afterwards she obtained a job for a computer software company…
Rhuday-Perkovich, Olugbemisola (author)
Currently living in New York after having moved around so much, she says shes been 'the new girl' her whole life. Personal experiences such as this are what inspires her writing. She is a former board member of We Need Diverse Books.
Naidu, Lavanya
Lavanya is a freelance illustrator for Penguin India and Rupa Publishers as well was a lead animator for Otataa a project from Switzerland
Akpan, Godwin
Self-taught artist, Akpan has skills in digital painting, concept art, comic art, matte painting, photoshop, and illustration. He's not only an illustrator forAmari and the Night Brothers,but he is also a contributor.
Riordan, Rick
Rick Riordan began writing to create bedtime stories for his eldest son previously he was an English as well as history teacher for middle grade students. He is known for over twenty New York Times best-selling novels often exploring different…
Tags: author; man (author); straight (author); teacher; white (author)
Curtis, Christopher, Paul (author)
Growing up in Flint, Michigan, he began writing fiction after graduating from the University of Michigan. He has won multiple awards for his past novels although Buxton was his first set in Canada, where he now lives.