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Rita Lorraine Hubbard

Rita Lorraine Hubbard is the author of Hammering for Freedom: The Willism Lewis Story, which won the Lee & Low Books New Voices Award and was a Junior Library Guild selection. She also wrote a number of nonfiction books for adults, and she runs the children's book review site Picture Book Depot. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Melody Carlson

Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of over two hundred books, several of them Christmas novellas from Revell, including her much-loved and bestselling book, The Christmas Bus.

She also writes many teen books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series, the TrueColors series, and the Carter House Girls series.

Melody was nominated for a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her books, including the Notes from a Spinning Planet series and Finding Alice, which is in production as a Lifetime Television movie. She and her husband serve on the Young Life adult committee in central Oregon.

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Kim Vogel Sawyer

Award-winning, bestselling author Kim Vogel Sawyer told her kindergarten teacher that someday people would check out her book in the library. The little-girl dream came true in 2006 with the release of Waiting for Summer's Return. Kim's titles now exceed 1.5 million copies and are available in six different languages. A former elementary school teacher, she now enjoys a full-time writing and speaking ministry. Kim's passion lies in writing stories that point the reader to a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. When Kim isn't writing, you'll find her traveling with her retired military hubby, spoiling her granddarlings, petting the cats, quilting, or--as time allows--participating in community theater. You can learn more about Kim's

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Leo Timmers

Leo Timmers was born in 1970, in Belgium. Trained in Graphic Design he began to illustrate Children’s books. Gradually he started writing stories himself. In 2000 he received a Bookfeather Award for his illustrations in 'Happy with me'. He won the annual Children’s and Youth jury Award in both 2005 with ‘Just in time’ (written by Bart Demyttenaere) and 2006 with ‘Supermouse’.In 2007 he won with his picture book ‘Who is driving?' His books have been published in France, Spain, Norway, Finland, USA, Canada, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Korea, UK, Israel, Portugal, Germany and Japan. Leo also illustrates for magazines such as HUMO and various advertising agenciesOver the years his style has evolved, but it has always been marked by

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John Dougherty

John Dougherty is an award-winning Northern Irish children's writer, born in the town of Larne in 1964. He now lives in Gloucestershire.

He worked as a primary school teacher in London during the 1990s and early 2000s, and during this period began to write stories for children. His first book was published in 2004 and he left teaching the same year to concentrate on his writing career.

From November 2013 – 2015, he was chair of CWIG, the Children's Writer's and Illustrators Group, a sub-group of the UK's Society of Authors.

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Ashley Spires

Ashley has written and illustrated many books, most notably the bestselling The Most Magnificent Thing, which is now a short animated film. She creates books that remind kids that making mistakes is integral to learning. She lives in British Columbia with her dog and a growing army of felines.

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Riel Nason

Riel Nason writes for both children and adults. She lives in NB, Canada with her family.

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Ben Clanton

Ben Clanton is the author/illustrator of the Narwhal and Jelly series as well as a number of other books as IT CAME IN THE MAIL, MO'S MUSTACHE, and TATER TALES. When Ben isn't doodling up stories (and often when he is) he likes to cook, explore outdoors, and play basketball. Ben lives in Seattle, WA with his wife and kids. Find out more about Ben at www.benclanton.com.

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Rita Lorraine Hubbard

Rita Lorraine Hubbard is the author of Hammering for Freedom: The Willism Lewis Story, which won the Lee & Low Books New Voices Award and was a Junior Library Guild selection. She also wrote a number of nonfiction books for adults, and she runs the children's book review site Picture Book Depot. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Jason Chatfield

Chatfield is an Australian cartoonist and comedian based in New York.
His illustration work has been published through Simon & Schuster, Harper Collins, Penguin Random House, Humorist Books, Scribe Media and Libra Press.

His cartoons have appeared in The New Yorker, The Weekly Humorist, American Bystander, Wired, Esquire, Airmail, Variety and MAD Magazine among others. His art has been exhibited in France, the UK, Australia, and all over the United States.

Chatfield is also Australia’s most widely-syndicated cartoonist, producing the iconic 102-year-old comic strip Ginger Meggs which is syndicated daily in over 30 countries through Andrews McMeel Syndication. He is also the portrait illustrator for Waking Up, the award-winning meditation app

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Karen Brough

Karen Brough has always had a passion for books, spending countless school lunchtimes in the library.

She eventually became a primary school teacher, maintaining her connection with children’s literature.

After teaching, she began sharing the encouragement God gave her via her blog, followed by writing books. Some of her books tell of her journey through autoimmune illness and recovery, while others go back to her childhood connection with children’s literature.

She loves to make reading fun and tells a great yarn in children's books. Most of her stories are based on real-life events. The most amazing things have happened, and she longs to share these with you, to bring a smile, or to touch the heart.

In all her writing, you’ll be left feeling

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Kate Callaghan

Kate Callaghan is an Irish author who writes adult fantasy, romantic suspense, and feel-good Christmas romance. She’s the creator of the Hellish Fairytale series, blending dark magic and intrigue, as well as festive romcoms like The Naughty or Nice Clause. Whether she’s spinning tales of dangerous love or cozy holiday magic, you’ll find her in a Dublin café with an iced coffee, plotting her next twist.

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Jonathan Kunz

Jonathan Kunz is a cartoonist at the webcomic War and Peas, which he runs together with Elizabeth Pich. Millions of people follow the duo on various platforms.

He is also a lecturer, speaker and founder of an independent publishing house.

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Ben Lerwill

Ben Lerwill has been working as a freelance travel writer for over fifteen years. His work has appeared in more than fifty national and international publications, from The Sunday Times to National Geographic Traveler. He is thrilled that, through children’s books, he can share his enthusiasm about the wider world with young readers. Ben Lerwill lives with his family in Oxfordshire, England.

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Victoria Wintersberger

Victoria Wintersberger is a passionate storyteller, former teacher, and proud mom to three delightful “children” — two playful dogs and one curious cat. Her love for creativity and years of teaching inspired her to create books that spark joy, wonder, and learning in young readers.

Victoria’s journey into writing began with her knack for storytelling and a desire to share enchanting tales. Whether it’s through children’s books, kids’ activity books, or heartwarming bedtime stories, she strives to inspire curiosity and connection. Her works also include thrilling kids’ adventure books, creative mosaic books, and festive holiday stories, including charming Christmas books perfect for the season.

Drawing from her teaching experience, Victoria un

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Kelsey Cox

Kelsey Cox received her MFA in fiction from Purdue University and works from home in the Texas Hill Country. You can often find her writing at Mammen Family Public Library, chasing around her two young daughters, or watching British mysteries with her mom and aunts. On nights when bedtime goes as planned, she enjoys curling up on the sofa, glass of wine in hand, and a book with complicated characters and a killer twist in her lap.

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John Dougherty

John Dougherty is an award-winning Northern Irish children's writer, born in the town of Larne in 1964. He now lives in Gloucestershire.

He worked as a primary school teacher in London during the 1990s and early 2000s, and during this period began to write stories for children. His first book was published in 2004 and he left teaching the same year to concentrate on his writing career.

From November 2013 – 2015, he was chair of CWIG, the Children's Writer's and Illustrators Group, a sub-group of the UK's Society of Authors.

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Victoria Wintersberger

Victoria Wintersberger is a passionate storyteller, former teacher, and proud mom to three delightful “children” — two playful dogs and one curious cat. Her love for creativity and years of teaching inspired her to create books that spark joy, wonder, and learning in young readers.

Victoria’s journey into writing began with her knack for storytelling and a desire to share enchanting tales. Whether it’s through children’s books, kids’ activity books, or heartwarming bedtime stories, she strives to inspire curiosity and connection. Her works also include thrilling kids’ adventure books, creative mosaic books, and festive holiday stories, including charming Christmas books perfect for the season.

Drawing from her teaching experience, Victoria un

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