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Author Panel Diverse Children Books
Friday October 16, 2026 10:55am - 11:50am PDT
Independence A/B

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avatar for Margarita Engle

Margarita Engle

Writing a historical novel in verse feels like time travel, a dreamlike blend of imagination and reality. It is an exploration. It is also a chance to communicate with the future, through young readers.

I love to write about young people who made hopeful choices in situations that... Read More →
avatar for Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young

Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young

President Redbud Writers Guild, multicultural author & speaker, podcast host for Hear Women, Redbud Writers Guild
Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young is a published author, speaker, poet, and teacher, who grew up in a multiracial family. Through her storytelling, Dorina loves to help people discover God in creation and the cultures of the world. Dorina is the author of the award-winning picture book, Cora... Read More →
avatar for Crystel Patterson

Crystel Patterson

Crystel Patterson, based in Sacramento, CA, is the creator of the Inspired to Be... series, a collection of empowering children's books that amplify positive Black narratives and promote social-emotional learning and growth mindset for kids. As a proud mother, Crystel writes diverse... Read More →
avatar for Novella Dean

Novella Dean

Novella Dean's passion for storytelling took root in Trinidad and Tobago, her birthplace, where rich folklore is a national treasure. Despite her academic journey leading her to graduate as a scientist, her heart always gravitated towards artistic expressions. The inspiration for... Read More →
avatar for Edward Andre Dennis

Edward Andre Dennis

Who is Edward?He is a visual storyteller who has worked with brands such as Toyota USA, SesameStreet, Mercedes-Benz, Yakima racks, Disney, Giant/Liv Cycling, Shimano, EpicRides, Corel, Anheuser-Busch, Western Union and Giordana cycling. He has beenfeatured in publications such as... Read More →
avatar for Jessica Kulekjian

Jessica Kulekjian

Jessica Kulekjian spent her California childhood climbing trees, swimming, and riding bikes into orchards, where she imagined stories with her friends until the sun went down. As she grew, so did her love of writing, alongside a dream to become an author. Jessica went on to study... Read More →
Friday October 16, 2026 10:55am - 11:50am PDT
Independence A/B 808 4th Street Clovis, CA 93612
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