Children's + Middle Grade Speakers

Our beloved children’s and middle grade author speakers bring the same enthusiasm, humor, and sense of wonder found in their books to the stage, inspiring audiences of all ages.

Marc Brown

Award-winning and bestselling author of the popular Arthur series

Jennifer L. Holm

Three-time Newbery Honor-winning and New York Times-bestselling author of Babymouse

Matt de la Peña

New York Times-bestselling author of books for children and young adults

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Annie Barrows

Bestselling novelist of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and children's book author

Junot Díaz

Author of New York Times bestsellers The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao and This is How You Lose Her; winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction

Carl Hiaasen

Bestselling novelist, Newbery Honor winner, and former Miami Herald columnist

Emily Jenkins

Acclaimed author of the popular Toys Go Out and Upside Down Magic series

Valerie June

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist

Amanda Lucidon

Obama White House photographer, award-winning filmmaker, and New York Times-bestselling author

Chanel Miller

Artist, activist, and author of the New York Times bestseller Know My Name
Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau