Upcoming Speakers

Cooking/Food Fiction K-12

Register for upcoming talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

My Bicentennial Summer: A True-Life Adventure Across America with G. Neri
Award-Winning and Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, and Artist
Thursday, August 20th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Guest List and The Midnight Feast
Thursday, August 27th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

From Her Mesa to Yours: Authentic Family-Style Cooking with Jenny Martinez
Internet Sensation and Bestselling Author
Thursday, September 3rd 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel Kraus
2026 Pulitzer Prize Winner and New York Times Bestselling Author of Whalefall and Angel Down
Tuesday, September 8th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

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

Pasta with a Twist: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics with Food Network Star Joe Sasto
National Bestselling Author, Celebrity Chef, and Pasta Innovator
Tuesday, October 6th 2026 at 2:00 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