Upcoming Speakers

Fiction K-12

Register for upcoming talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz
GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist and Celebrated Children’s Author
Thursday, September 24th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

Paletero Man: un viaje por el barrio, la música y el arte con Lucky Diaz
Artista ganador del premio GRAMMY y aclamado autor de libros infantiles
Thursday, September 24th 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT

Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth
#1 New York Times and International Bestselling Author
Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

Ghosts, Grief, and Growing Up: YA Storytelling with Cherie Dimaline
Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Marrow Thieves and Empire of Wild
Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost
Indigenous Medicine Woman, Spiritual Mentor, and Bestselling Author
Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 at 2:00 PM EST

Secrets, Lies, and Unforgettable Twists: A Conversation with E. Lockhart
#1 New York Times Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of We Were Liars and Family of Liars
Thursday, November 5th 2026 at 7:00 PM EST

Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roanhorse
New York Times Bestselling and Hugo Award–Winning Fantasy Author
Thursday, November 19th 2026 at 7:00 PM EST