Alejandra Algorta

Author

Writer and editor from Bogotá, founder of publishing house Cataplum.

Cat Min

Author & Illustrator

Award-winning author and illustrator known for beautifully crafted children's books.

Daniel Nayeri

Author

Newbery Honoree and author of Everything Sad Is Untrue, born in Iran and raised in Oklahoma.

Darcie Little Badger

Author

Lipan Apache writer and Earth scientist, National Book Honoree for Elatsoe.

Donna Barba Higuera

Author

Award-winning author of Middle Grade and Picture Books about kids in odd or scary situations.

Donna Freitas

Author

College professor and author focused on relationships and consent.

Edward van de Vendel

Author

Award-winning Dutch author of over 100 books, advocate for children's and LGBTQ+ rights.

Emmanuel Valtierra

Illustrator

Texan Mexican illustrator specializing in Aztec culture and pre-Hispanic arts.

Eric Gansworth

Author

Author with PhD in American Studies, author of My Good Man and Apple.

Jef Aerts

Author

Belgian author of over 50 books known for poetic writing and sensitive storytelling.

Jeska Verstegen

Author & Illustrator

Amsterdam-based author and illustrator, descendant of Surinamese Maroons.

Kristen Mai Giang

Author

Chinese American author of Ginger and Chrysanthemum and Last Flight.

Lee Wind

Author

Author and blogger, founding blogger of I'm Here. I'm Queer. What The Hell Do I Read?

Maranke Rinck

Author

Successful Dutch children's book author, creator of the beloved Popcorn Bob series.

Mari Ahokoivu

Author

Finnish author and illustrator known for beautiful illustrations and engaging storytelling.

Martha Brockenbrough

Author

Author of the Frank series and This Old Dog, founder of National Grammar Day.

Micaela Chirif

Author

Peruvian poet and children's book author with Master's in Children's Literature.

Mike Jung

Author

Children's book author and founding member of We Need Diverse Books.

Peter Van den Ende

Illustrator & Author

Dutch illustrator known for intricate wordless graphic novels like The Wanderer.

Rashin Kheiriyeh

Illustrator & Author

Iranian illustrator with PhD in Illustration, published over 20 books worldwide.

Seou Lee

Author & Illustrator

Korean illustrator and author based in Seoul, published over 20 books worldwide.

Sundee T. Frazier

Author

Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book recipient sharing multicultural experiences.