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Love, Jessica
According to her "About" page on her website, "Jessica Love is the author and illustrator of Julián is a Mermaid and Julián at the Wedding, published by Candlewick Press, and the illustrator of "I Love You Because I Love You" by Mượn Thị Văn,…
Pitman, Gayle E.
Gayle E. Pitman, PhD, is a professor of psychology and women and gender studies at Sacramento City College, as well as a children's book author. Her written work primarily focuses on 2SLGBTQIA+ and feministic topics and histories.
Tokuda-Hall, Maggie
Maggie Tokuda-Hall is an author of young adult, middle grade, and picture books. She has a BA in Studio Art from Scripps College, and an MFA in Writing from University of San Francisco, and lives in Oakland, California with her husband. She is…
Garber, Stephanie
Garber is an American author of young adult fiction. She is known for the Caraval series. She received several rejections util her fourth book Space Opera was published (Wikipedia).
Kanter, Marisa
Marisa Kanter is a young adult author. She is the author of What I Like About You and As If On Cue. Kanter is also involved in the publishing industry.
Davis, Tanita S.
“Tanita S. Davis is an American author of young adult novels, best known for her NAACP Image Award-nominated and Coretta Scott King Award-winning novel Mare's War” (Wikipedia).
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)
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…
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Daniel, Danielle
Danielle grew up in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, also known as Sudbury, Ontario, and had an appreciation for nature from a young age. Her family's having indigenous roots to an Algonquin woman further influences her appreciation which is evident in her…
Lettice, Jenna
Inspired by her mother's creative Advent Tradition of giving gifts 12 days leading up to valentines day, Lettice wrote the 12 Days book series. She writes about counting the days to special events, occasions and celebrations!
Oxley, Jennifer
An American creative behind the writing and illustration of several iconic animated series for PBS Kids and Nickelodeon Jr. Oxley is the co-creator of the televised show and Peg+Cat books. Jennifer Oxley is well recognized for her works which have…
Deen, Natasha
Natasha Deen is the Chinese-Guyanese multi-award-winning author of In the Key of Nira Ghani.Though born in Canada, she spent her early childhood in Guyana before returning in order to escape the worsening racial climate. She is the author of almost…
Hardinge, Frances
Frances Hardinge is a children's author from Kent, England, who has a love for dark stories. Highly praised, she has written eight books to date and has been part of the Royal Society of Literature since 2018.
Cooper, Susan
Cooper is an English children’s author best known for her young adult fantasy series The Dark is Rising. She was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1976 and the Margaret A. Edwards Award in 2012, recognizing her lifetime contribution to writing for teens.
De Leon, Jennifer
Jennifer De Leon is the award-winning author of the essay collection White Space: Essays on Culture, Race, & Writing, andis presently the Assistant Professor ofCreative Writingat Framingham State University. Born of Guatemalan descent, she often…
John, Jory
John is a #1 and #2New York Times bestselling author and two-time E.B. White Read-Aloud Award winner. In addition to adult and children's books, he has also written fortheNew York Times,The Guardian, theSan Francisco Chronicle, Buzzfeed, and more.