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Author Jodi Dee offers free week-long lesson plans for all her picture book stories, and will speak on those themes or do a writing workshop! Her books touch themes on of self-love and awareness, energy, self-confidence, and empowerment, targeting SEL curriculums.
Read MoreAward-winning public radio journalist, writer, podcaster, and TEDx speaker Kitty Felde covered Capitol Hill for nearly a decade, explaining how government works to grownups. Now, she explains it to kids in a series of mystery novels and podcasts called THE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES. Kitty was named LA Radio Journalist of the Year three times by the LA Press Club and Society of Professional Journalists. She hosts the award-winning Book Club for Kids podcast, named one of the top 10 kidcasts in the world by "The Times" of London.
Read MoreMelissa is a Blogger and Course Assistant for the Children’s Book Academy, a Regional Ambassador for The Chapter Book Challenge, a volunteer with SCBWI/MetroNY, and a founding member of The Book Meshuggenahs. She also interviews authors on her blog, This Writing Life, and offers book tips and resources.
Read MoreJim has always been creating art. When he was a kid he would often be found drawing cars, animals, or boats. Throughout his teen and college years, he was creating music as a drummer in a local band. After college, he worked in the business field for a few years and then went to seminary.
Read MoreAnita Iaco owns a preschool in North Haledon, NJ, where her little students gift her with funny, sentimental, and inspirational story ideas almost daily. Iaco tries to teach them not only about letter and numbers, but how to share, take turns and respect each other. In her book, Let's Vote! A Fruitful Election Tale, Iaco attempts to capture those messages and feelings.
Read MoreI am a teacher and an anti-bullying advocate. I helped launch our elementary school's Restorative Action Committee aimed and “restoring” behavior through mentoring. I travel to elementary schools helping children realize that hurtful words become embedded into a child's head and stays there through adulthood.
Read MoreMy book, Enlightened, tells the story of a young Egyptian girl named Neriyah who lived on the Nile River with her family. Her love for her father took her to a new and dangerous place. But her courage and bravery brought them home again. Neriyah wants every girl to know that if you stand up for what is right, you will be heard.
Read MoreA former CPA, turned equestrian entrepreneur, turned teacher who’s the mother of 6—3 adopted from S. Korea and Ethiopia. Simone Knego has the uncanny ability to both motivate and inspire others to be the good in the world.
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