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Festival Authors
Meet the talented writers celebrating diverse storytelling
Kwame Alexander
8 published books
Poetry
Young Adult
platinum
New York Times bestselling author of verse novels that inspire young readers worldwide.
Yuyi Morales
6 published books
Children's
Biography
gold
Artist and storyteller weaving Mexican culture into enchanting picture books.
Grace Lin
12 published books
Fantasy
Children's
platinum
Author and illustrator creating magical stories rooted in Chinese and Taiwanese heritage.
Jason Reynolds
15 published books
Fiction
Adventure
platinum
National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, making stories that speak to every kid.
Angie Thomas
3 published books
Young Adult
Fiction
gold
Bestselling author addressing social justice themes through powerful YA fiction.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
5 published books
Fiction
Non-Fiction
platinum
Award-winning Nigerian author known for exploring identity, race, and culture through compelling narratives.