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Carmen Agra Deedy has become one of America's most popular storytellers and writers for young readers. She travels around the world with her books and stories. She serves as an unofficial but passionate and witty ambassador for Spanish culture. |
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Eric Litwin is an Atlanta award-winning musician and teacher and author of the best-selling picture book, Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, illustrated by another Atlantan, James Dean. |
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Andy Runton is the prize-winning creator of a popular series of graphic novels featuring a kind-hearted owl, Owly, who is always searching for new friends. |
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Lola M. Schaefer is the author of more than 275 books for children including picture books and easy reader books. She and her husband live in the mountains of north Georgia. |
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Ginger Garrett lives in Atlanta with her husband, three children, and two rescue dogs. Passionate about science, history and faith, Ginger loves exploring new ideas and old secrets. She especially loves good books read late at night. |
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Aisha Saeed is the New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed novel Amal Unbound and several other books for a variety of readers. Aisha is also a founding member of the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and sons.Books by this author |
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Laurel Snyder is a poet, essayist and occasional commentator for National Public Radio who is best known for her novels and picture books for young readers. She makes her home in Atlanta. |
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Joey Weiser is the author of the Eisner Award-nominated Mermin graphic novel series from Oni Press. His comics have appeared in several anthologies. He is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art & Design and currently lives in Athens, Georgia. |
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Terra Elan McVoy is the acclaimed author of novels for young adult readers. She has been active with books and publishing throughout her life with jobs that have included managing an independent children's bookstore in Decatur and helping organize the writer's programs for the nationally recognized Decatur Book Festival. |
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Nic Stone was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, GA, and the only thing she loves more than an adventure is a good story about one. Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work. |
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Roshani Chokshi is the author of commercial and critically acclaimed books for middle grade and young adult readers that draws on world mythology and folklore. Her work has been nominated for the Locus and Nebula awards, and has frequently appeared on Best of The Year lists from Barnes and Noble, Forbes, Buzzfeed and more. |
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McCall Hoyle writes honest Young Adult novels about friendship, first love, and girls finding the strength to overcome great challenges. Her own less-than-perfect teenage experiences and those of the girls she teaches inspire many of the struggles in her books. |
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