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Learn more about the authors joining the Little Shop of Stories Children’s Book Festival!

Delali Adjoa - author of young adult novels
Delali Adjoa
A professional headshot of #1 New York Times bestselling author Becky Albertalli, smiling warmly in a bright and friendly portrait.
Becky Albertalli
A professional headshot of author Rachael Allen, smiling warmly in a friendly and approachable portrait.
Rachael Allen
Jill Baguchinsky - award winning young adult novel author
Jill Baguchinsky
Award-winning children's book author Derrick Barnes.
Derrick Barnes
Author Max Brallier, creator of The Last Kids on Earth series, smiling in a professional headshot.
Max Brallier
Michael Buckley, bestselling author of The Sisters Grimm and The Weirdies, in a professional headshot.
Michael Buckley
Ernesto Cisneros, Pura Belpré Award-winning author of Efrén Divided and Queso, Just in Time, in a professional portrait.
Ernesto Cisneros
Author Melanie Dale smiling in a professional portrait with a scenic woods background.
Melanie Dale
A professional headshot of author Delilah S. Dawson, smiling warmly in a friendly and professional portrait.
Delilah S. Dawson
Ryan Douglass - bestselling young adult novel author
Ryan Douglass
CatStronauts author Drew Brockington smiling in a professional NASA-style flight suit without a helmet.
Drew Brockington
A professional headshot of author Lindsey Duga, smiling warmly in a friendly and professional portrait.
Lindsey Duga
Author Saadia Faruqi looking at the camera with a slight smile, posed in front of a large green bush.
Saadia Faruqi
A professional headshot of illustrator AG Ford, looking toward the camera from his left with a warm expression.
AG Ford
Sophia Glock - award winning young adult novel author
Sophia Glock
A close-up professional headshot of author Abby Hanlon, smiling warmly and looking directly at the camera against a plain, minimalist background.
Abby Hanlon
Headshot of artist Ward Jenkins looking directly at the camera with a smile. He has a full beard and is posed against a neutral background.
Ward Jenkins
Shelli R. Johannes typically has professional photos with a friendly, high-energy smile that matches her
Shelli R. Johannes
Ryan Douglass - critically acclaimed young adult novel author
Adib Khorram
Michele Leathers - bestselling young adult novel author
Michele Leathers
A professional headshot of author Allie Millington, smiling warmly in a creative and approachable portrait.
Allie Millington
A professional headshot of author Katrina Moore, smiling brightly in a warm and welcoming portrait.
Katrina Moore
A professional headshot of author Christyne Morrell, smiling warmly in a friendly and approachable portrait.
Christyne Morrell
A professional headshot of award-winning illustrator Frank Morrison, smiling with a warm expression.
Frank Morrison
A professional headshot of author Jackson Pearce, smiling warmly in a bright and friendly portrait.
Jackson Pearce
A professional headshot of award-winning author and illustrator Matt Phelan, smiling warmly in a professional and friendly portrait.
Matt Phelan
Kelly Quindlen - bestselling young adult novel author
Kelly Quindlen
A professional headshot of NYT-bestselling author Aisha Saeed, smiling warmly in a bright and sophisticated portrait.
Aisha Saeed
A professional headshot of Atlanta author Laurel Snyder, smiling warmly in a friendly and approachable portrait.
Laurel Snyder
A professional headshot of award-winning author and illustrator Philip C. Stead, smiling warmly in a creative and friendly portrait.
Philip Stead
A professional headshot of graphic novel creator Brenna Thummler, smiling warmly in a stylish and creative portrait.
Brenna Thummler
A professional headshot of author Terry J. Benton-Walker, smiling warmly in a friendly and professional portrait.
Terry Benton-Walker
Discover the swoon-worthy YA novels of Julian Winters. Shop Running with Lions and his latest romance, Find My Way Down to You, at Little Shop of Stories.
Julian Winters