K-12 Author Talks

Each month, we'll host a different bestselling author, bringing inspiring insights!

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author

10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo

10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo

Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 7:00 PM EDT
#1 New York Times Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of Six of Crows and Shadow and Bone Series

Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)

Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)

Tuesday, July 8th 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT
New York Times Bestselling and Three-Time Pura Belpre Award-Winning Illustrator, Author, and Artist

Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado)

Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado)

Tuesday, July 8th 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT
Ilustrador, autor y artista, bestseller del New York Times y tres veces ganador del premio Pura Belpre

Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (3rd-6th Grade)

Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (3rd-6th Grade)

Tuesday, June 24th 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT
Newbery Medalist and New York Times Bestselling Author

Graphic Novels are Life! Telling Your Own Story in a Graphic Novel with Dan Santat (5th-8th Grade)

Graphic Novels are Life! Telling Your Own Story in a Graphic Novel with Dan Santat (5th-8th Grade)

Tuesday, July 30th 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT
Caldecott Medal Winner, National Book Award Winner, and New York Times Bestselling Author and Illustrator of Over 100 Books

A Visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson and Kate DiCamillo (PreK-2nd Grade)

A Visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson and Kate DiCamillo (PreK-2nd Grade)

Tuesday, July 9th 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT
Newbery Medal Winner for The Tale of Despereaux and New York Times bestselling author of over 30 books for children