K-12 Author Talks

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

Thursday, April 30th 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT
Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author

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

Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 4:00 PM PDT
#1 New York Times Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of Six of Crows and Shadow and Bone Series

Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)

Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 at 1:00 PM PDT
Author of Free Lunch, winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award

Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

Thursday, July 17th 2025 at 1:00 PM PDT
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of the Legend trilogy and The Young Elites trilogy

¡Vamos!: Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)

Tuesday, July 8th 2025 at 1:00 PM PDT
New York Times Bestselling and Three-Time Pura Belpre Award-Winning Illustrator, Author, and Artist

¡Vamos!: Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado)

Tuesday, July 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM PDT
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)

Tuesday, June 24th 2025 at 1:00 PM PDT
Newbery Medalist and New York Times Bestselling Author

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

Tuesday, July 30th 2024 at 11:00 AM PDT
Caldecott Medal Winner, National Book Award Winner, and New York Times Bestselling Author and Illustrator of Over 100 Books

Learn the Power of Poetry with Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo (9th-12th)

Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 at 11:00 AM PDT
National Book Award Winner and New York Times Bestselling Author of The Poet X and Clap When you Land

Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier (3rd-6th Grade)

Tuesday, July 16th 2024 at 11:00 AM PDT
New York Times Bestselling Author of More Than 50 Books for Children Under Both This Name and the Pen Name Jack Chabert

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

Tuesday, July 9th 2024 at 11:00 AM PDT
Newbery Medal Winner for The Tale of Despereaux and New York Times bestselling author of over 30 books for children

The World of Eragon and Dragon-Riding Fantasy with International Bestselling Author Christopher Paolini

Thursday, March 14th 2024 at 1:00 PM PDT
International Bestselling Author of Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, and Inheritance

Let's Talk Worldbuilding with YA Fantasy Fiction Superstar Author Victoria Aveyard

Tuesday, December 5th 2023 at 4:00 PM PST
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of the Red Queen Series and the Realm Breaker Series

Chain of Thorns – Author Talk with Cassandra Clare

Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 at 5:00 PM PDT
#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mortal Instruments Series, The Infernal Devices Series, and The Last Hours Series

I'm the Girl – Author Talk with Bestselling YA Author Courtney Summers

Saturday, May 20th 2023 at 11:00 AM PDT
Edgar and Odyssey Award-Winning Author and NYT Bestselling Author of Sadie

The Gilded Ones Series: Author Talk with Namina Forna

Saturday, January 7th 2023 at 11:00 AM PST
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Gilded Ones and The Merciless Ones