Central Valley Library Camp '26

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 Cooks Pancit, Chasing God’s Glory, and Kailani’s Gift. Dorina loves to speak in classrooms, at churches, conferences and retreats. Dorina has a Masters of Fine Arts in Children's Literature from Hollins University and teaches at California State University, Fresno in the Liberal Studies program. Dorina and her husband Shawn are raising three brave daughters in Central California. Connect with her at DorinaGilmore.com.